Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

CIFAR
Toronto, Canada

This organisation may not be a traditional think tank. We have included it in this list as we deem it to be a 'boundary' organisation – in other words, it might have some qualities or characterstics of a think tank.

CIFAR is founded on the belief that the grand possibilities and global problems that face humanity will only be addressed with different and new ways of thinking. Through its unique research programs, CIFAR creates strong connections between the world’s top researchers that spark unconventional perspectives and groundbreaking insights. Pioneering thinkers, both early-career and distinguished, enjoy a precious and rare commodity: the freedom to take intellectual risks that through sustained effort have the potential to lead to transformative knowledge. Today, CIFAR researchers are working on global challenges that hold the potential to improve human health, transform technology, build strong societies and sustain the Earth.

Contact details

Address:
MaRS Centre, West Tower 661 University Ave., Suite 505
, Toronto, ON M5G 1M1

Country:
Canada

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
English , French

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1982
Age (years)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 42
Canada average
 32
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2021): Alan Bernstein, O.C., OOnt., PhD, FRSC/MSRC, President & CEO
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2021
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 59
Canada average
 25
Global average
 94
2017
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 45
% Female staff
2021
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 78%
Canada average
 54%
Global average
 48%
% Female researchers
2017
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 83%
Canada average
 36%
Global average
 41%

Organisational performance

Publications
2016
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 13
Canada average
 27
Global average
 157
2015
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 1
Financials
2020
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 $37,400
Canada average
 $6,196,846
Global average
 $216,090,446
2019
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 $32,700
2015
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 $13,758,520

Social

Likes (2023)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 3,305
Canada average
 18,784
Global average
 26,972
Likes (2022)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 3,146
Likes (2021)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 3,077
Followers (2022)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 15,535
Canada average
 12,143
Global average
 19,582
Followers (2021)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 13,723
Followers (2019)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 11,388
Subscribers (2023)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 2,760
Canada average
 3,469
Global average
 6,243
Subscribers (2022)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 2,370
Subscribers (2021)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 1,910
Followers (2022)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 13,586
Canada average
 8,074
Global average
 16,247
Followers (2019)
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 7,812

Data notes

Last updated: 08/06/2021
Boundary organization (find out more) : Yes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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