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1 Sponsored Research Revenue: Research Funding at Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions July 2015 ISSN ISBN

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Report Preface... 3 Driving Alberta s Future Success Through Research... 4 Highlights... 5 Innovation and Advanced Education s Support of Research... 6 Support for Research Capacity... 6 Operating Grant... 7 Alberta Innovates... 8 Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions... 8 Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions... 8 Alberta Innovates Health Solutions... 9 Alberta Innovates Technology Futures... 9 Total sponsored research revenue...10 Provincial government support for sponsored research...12 Federal Government support for sponsored research revenue...13 Overview of Federal Tri-Council Funding...14 Canadian Institutes of Health Research...14 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)...15 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)...16 Non-government support for sponsored research revenue...17 Non-profit and Industry Support for Sponsored Research Revenue...18 Tables...19 Table 1: 15 Year Overview of All Sources ($, thousands)...19 Table 2: Summary of All Sources ($, thousands)...20 Table 3: Government of Alberta Sources ($, thousands)...21 Table 4: Federal Government Sources ($, thousands)...22 Table 5: Non-Government Sources ($, thousands)...23 Definitions Revenue Sources

4 REPORT PREFACE The Sponsored Research Revenue: Research Funding at Campus Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions report is produced annually by the Research Capacity Planning unit of Innovation and Advanced Education. The data derived from this report comprise a component of the Ministry of Innovation and Advanced Education s Annual Report and Business Plan. The Campus Alberta model differentiates institutions based on credentials offered, type and intensity of research activity, as well as institutional program base in relation to the breadth of other institutions within the system, geography served, and client base. Campus Alberta institutions are classified into the following six sectors: 1) Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions; 2) Baccalaureate and Applied Studies Institutions; 3) Polytechnical Institutions; 4) Comprehensive Community Institutions; 5) Independent Academic Institutions; and 6) Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions. The data included in this report are that of Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions (universities of Alberta, Calgary, Lethbridge, and Athabasca University), and do not provide an overview of sponsored research revenue garnered from other sectors of Campus Alberta. The data collected for this report provide information consistent with the overall sponsored research revenue totals reported by the institutions to the Canadian Association of University Business Officers. This report presents a 15 year overview of Comprehensive Academic and Research Institution data, with a more detailed focus on the six year span, from to. Based on competition cycles and multi-year funding, significant increases or decreases in program funding levels may take one to five years to be reflected in the sponsored research revenue data. Sponsored research revenues are those funds garnered outside of regular university operating grants. These research contracts, grants, and donations are used to support the operating and infrastructure costs of research activities of the institutions. The data in this report are provided directly to the Government of Alberta by the institutions and are derived from a combination of audited financial schedules and supplemental financial reports. 3

5 DRIVING ALBERTA S FUTURE SUCCESS THROUGH RESEARCH The Government of Alberta recognizes the key role that Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions (CARIs) play in building research capacity and maintaining a strong base of research strengths in Alberta that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social priorities of the province. Attracting talent from all over the world and maintaining world-class infrastructure to support research excellence in areas of priority contributing to a broadened economic base, effective resource and environmental management, and healthy resilient communities, Alberta will create solutions to global challenges and improve quality of life. Alberta continues to build research and innovation capacity in core areas, such as nanotechnology, information and communications technology, and omics, through contributions from Innovation and Advanced Education, the Alberta Innovates corporations Bio Solutions, Energy and Environment Solutions, Health Solutions, and Technology Futures, and other relevant government departments. 4

6 HIGHLIGHTS Total sponsored research revenue over the past 15 years shows an upward trend from to, representing a 170% increase in that time. Total sponsored research revenue for the fiscal year was $811.3 million, an almost 6% increase from the previous year. In comparing to the five-year average, the proportions of research funding to Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions from endowment, non-profit, industry, and other government sources have increased in relation to the proportion of research funding from federal, provincial, and other income sources of revenue. 5

7 INNOVATION AND ADVANCED EDUCATION S SUPPORT OF RESEARCH The research conducted at Alberta s universities is a fundamental element of Alberta s innovation system and the consequent success in the global, knowledge-driven economy. University research activities directly result in the creation and implementation of new knowledge, a key factor in economic success. Universities foster the dissemination and transfer of new knowledge through strong linkages with the strategic economic clusters driving Alberta s economy. The university educational experience and exposure to leading edge research contributes to the development of highly qualified personnel, including the next generation of university researchers and knowledge workers for industry. Strengthening Alberta s innovation capacity is critical to ensuring long-term economic competitiveness. The Government of Alberta has enhanced the research capacity at Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions by investing in world-class research facilities and in talented researchers, enabling the province to attract, retain, and develop highly-skilled workers to build and sustain a diversified, knowledge-inspired economy. In, Alberta continued to build research and innovation capacity in key areas through contributions from Government of Alberta departments, including Innovation and Advanced Education and the Alberta Innovates corporations. Support for Research Capacity Through the Research Capacity Program, Innovation and Advanced Education provides competitive funding to build and maintain research infrastructure through the College Industry Innovation, Small Equipment Grants, and Research Infrastructure streams of the program. In, the Research Capacity Program committed over $22 million to support 36 projects that bolster recruitment and retention of top faculty and facilitate world-class research at Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions. Innovation and Advanced Education provides funding to support the recruitment of national and international talent in areas of importance to the province through the Campus Alberta Innovation Program. Funding is also provided to Genome Alberta and initiatives related to the bio-economy. The funding and leverage provided through the Research Capacity Program continually build Alberta s research capacity and legacy of top-level research. 6

8 Operating Grant Innovation and Advanced Education provides an operating grant to each of the Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions, which includes funding for teaching, research, and administrative activities. The operating grants to these four institutions totaled nearly $1.2 billion. The department estimates that approximately 40% of the institutions operating grants directly or indirectly support research activities in the form of faculty salaries, research-related administration and support services, maintenance and repair of facilities, operating costs and some direct research costs not covered by the research sponsorship programs detailed in this report. While sponsored research revenue funding provided by Innovation and Advanced Education, which includes the Alberta Innovates corporations, appears to have decreased between and, this is due to the transfer of Alberta Innovates Health Solutions to the ministry of Health and the completion of capital building projects in this period. The difference in Alberta Innovates Health Solutions funding accounts for over $81 million and the completion of capital projects accounts for $2 million dollars. Innovation and Advanced Education funding for sponsored research revenue in, including Alberta Innovates Health Solutions and capital projects, would have been approximately $174 million, an overall increase of approximately 43%, or $52 million dollars. 7

9 Alberta Innovates The Alberta Innovates corporations, which include Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions, Energy and Environment Solutions, Health Solutions, and Technology Futures, are funded by the Government of Alberta to be catalysts of innovation and to build on Alberta s strengths in the bio-economy, energy, environment, health, and technology sectors. Alberta Innovates corporations provided 54% of all Government of Alberta sponsored research revenue funding in. Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions invests in research and innovation to grow prosperity in Alberta s agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. In, this corporation contributed $11 million in sponsored research revenue to Alberta s four Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions. Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions represents almost 5% of all Government of Alberta funding sources Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions works with partners to identify critical technology gaps and apply world-class innovation management strategies and research to develop solutions for the biggest challenges facing Alberta s energy and environment sector. In, this corporation invested $8 million in sponsored research funding, over 3% of all Government of Alberta funding sources in that year. 8

10 Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Alberta Innovates Health Solutions supports research and innovation activities to improve the health and well-being of Albertans and create, through innovation, health related social and economic benefits for Albertans. In, Alberta Innovates Health Solutions research sponsorship represented 35% of all Government of Alberta sources, contributing $81 million to Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions. Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Alberta Innovates Technology Futures works collaboratively with a wide range of partners to create the strong science, technology, and entrepreneurial culture Alberta needs to grow new and existing businesses and industries and provides innovation, research, and commercialization services delivering economic and social benefits to Alberta. In, this corporation contributed $25 million in sponsored research revenue, contributing nearly 11% of all Government of Alberta sources. 9

11 TOTAL SPONSORED RESEARCH REVENUE Total sponsored research revenue funding over the past 15 years showed an upward trend from to, representing a 170% increase in that time and suggesting an overall improvement in research capability, capacity, and competitiveness of Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions. Significant increases in government funding starting in reflect the introduction of new programs at both the federal and provincial levels aimed at strategically investing in university research. This includes the introduction of the federal Canada Foundation for Innovation, significant increases to federal Tri-Council agency funding (Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and increases in provincial funding for research infrastructure. The slight decrease that was seen in can largely be attributed to a one-time decrease in industry funding in that year. In , sponsored research revenue attracted by the institutions fell by 10.7% when compared to funding totals. This decrease is primarily related to the completion of significant research related capital projects and a stabilizing research funding environment In, Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions received a total of $811 million in sponsored research funding from all funding sources. This represents an increase of over $43 million dollars from , driven by significant increases in provincial and other government revenues. Provincial sponsored research increases are primarily due to an accounting adjustment from the previous year. 10

12 In comparing to the five-year average, the proportions of research funding to Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions from other government, industry, non-profit, and endowment sources have increased in relation to the proportion of research funding from federal, provincial, and other income sources of revenue. This is largely attributable to the completion of provincial research-related capital initiatives, one-time funding opportunities, the flattening research funding environment, and the variability of competition cycles and payment profiles. 11

13 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SPONSORED RESEARCH Overall, total provincial government sponsored research funding from Innovation and Advanced Education, Alberta Innovates corporations and other provincial government sources increased by 24.4% over totals. Provincial funding represents 28% of all research sponsorship at the institutions in. Innovation and Advanced Education funding for sponsored research revenue decreased by 24% or $24 million in, however this is primarily due to the transfer of Alberta Innovates Health Solutions to the ministry of Health, the completion of research related capital projects, and an accounting adjustment in funding for the University of Alberta. Funding increases from Alberta Innovates (AI) corporations totaled nearly $31 million in. The University of Alberta was the recipient of almost $72 million in AI funding, while the University of Calgary received nearly $49 million. Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, showing an increase of over $17 million, was the main driver of the overall increase to the CARIs, while AI-Technology Futures and AI-Bio each showed significant increases of nearly $6 million in sponsored research revenue in the 2013/2014 fiscal year. 12

14 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SPONSORED RESEARCH REVENUE Overall, the federal funding for sponsored research revenue trend remains fairly stable, declining by approximately 4% in, or just over $10 million dollars. The Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) remains stable, with an increase of almost 3% from , while funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to all CARIs was up by over 46% in to fiscal year. This increase in funding is largely attributable to the competition cycles of the CFI. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council continues to show gradual decreases since , while Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) funding decreased by almost 9% over levels. 13

15 Overview of Federal Tri-Council Funding Canadian Institutes of Health Research The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada s federal funding agency for health research. The CIHR provides funding opportunities for four themes of health research: biomedical, clinical, health systems services, and social, cultural, environmental, and population health. The value of all CIHR funding in Canada in was nearly $826 million dollars. Alberta garnered nearly $72 million in CIHR funding in that year. The proportion of national CIHR funding garnered by Alberta shows a steady decline since , with B.C showing a concurrent increase. In Alberta garnered 9% of the total CIHR funding available. 14

16 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) NSERC s role is to make investments in people, discovery, and innovation to increase Canada s scientific and technological capabilities for the benefit of all Canadians. NSERC invests in people by supporting postsecondary students and postdoctoral fellows in their advanced studies. NSERC promotes discovery by funding research conducted by postsecondary professors and fosters innovation by encouraging Canadian companies to participate and invest in postsecondary research training. The value of all grants, fellowships and scholarships supported by NSERC was $1.05 Billion in. Alberta garnered approximately $98 million in NSERC funding in that year. With minor variations, the proportion of NSERC funding garnered in Alberta is consistent over time. In, Alberta garnered 10% of the total NSERC funding available. NSERC programs do not require provincial leverage; however, there are cost-shared investments such as Alberta Innovates contributions to NSERC industrial chairs and student scholarships. 15

17 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) SSHRC was created and mandated to promote and assist research and scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. SSHRC offers funding opportunities that provide support to Canadian researchers and students through grants, scholarships, and fellowships. SSHRC funding opportunities are available through three programs: Talent, Insight, and Connection. The value of all grants, fellowships, and scholarships support was almost $339 million in. Alberta garnered almost 19 million in SSHRC funding in that year. SSHRC is also responsible for administering the following tri-agency programs, offered jointly with NSERC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR): The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program, and the Indirect Costs Program. The proportion of SSHRC funding garnered in Alberta has been slowly decreasing since a high of 9%. In Alberta garnered 6% of the total SSHRC funding available. There are no formal Alberta linkages; however, SSHRC partners with other organizations to offer several joint initiatives that complement SSHRCs programs. SSHRC also works with NSERC, CIHR, and the CFI to enhance the coordination of the agencies programs. 16

18 NON-GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SPONSORED RESEARCH REVENUE In, research sponsorship from non-government sources to Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions decreased by 1% to $270 million. Non-government sources represent 33% of all research sponsorship revenue to these institutions in. Endowment funding provided to support sponsored research activities at Alberta s CARIs increased by $8 million dollars in. Endowments account for 14% of all non-government sources of research revenue in, or $38 million, up 4% from Alberta s Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions have discretion to allocate endowment revenue toward a variety of activities, including research. Consequently, research sponsorship derived from endowment sources may be an indicator of the performance of the endowment or of allocation decisions related to the internal requirements of the institution. 17

19 NON-PROFIT AND INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR SPONSORED RESEARCH REVENUE Sponsored research revenue provided by Non-profit sources decreased in, totaling approximately $108 million in funding to the CARIs, a decrease of $5 million dollars over funding totals. Industry funding for sponsored research revenue increased by over $6 million dollars, or 6% in over totals. The most significant increase was reported by the University of Calgary, with an increase of nearly $11 million dollars. All other institutions reported decreases in industry funding for the fiscal year. Industry funding contributions to sponsored research revenue are often based on relevant opportunities and may vary with the broader economic climate. 18

20 TABLES Table 1: 15 Year Overview of All Sources ($, thousands) Government of Other Non- Government Year Federal Alberta Government Sources All Sources Government Jurisdictions ,931 91,962 7,594 81, , , ,503 11, , , , ,345 15, , , , ,101 17, , , , ,048 16, , , , ,748 20, , , , ,093 22, , , , ,789 17, , , , ,928 16, , , , ,042 19, , , , ,201 18, , , , ,264 27, , , , ,344 30, , , , ,722 19, , , , ,836 30, , ,329 19

21 Table 2: Summary of All Sources ($, thousands) Sources Institution Government of Alberta Federal Government Other Government Jurisdictions Non- Government Sources All Sources Alberta 194, , , ,039 82, ,746 Calgary 71,269 80,784 70,484 84,517 96,016 89,666 Lethbridge 4,511 5,673 7,324 7,570 5,265 6,454 Athabasca 517 2,259 1,282 2,218 1, Total 271, , , , , ,836 Alberta 175, , , , , ,465 Calgary 120, , , , ,042 96,046 Lethbridge 9,174 9,295 12,434 9,884 10,067 10,089 Athabasca 822 1,369 1,293 2,272 1,387 2,367 Total 305, , , , , ,967 Alberta 14,714 11,640 19,943 18,250 12,921 24,927 Calgary 4,199 6,372 6,456 11,462 5,920 5,587 Lethbridge , Athabasca Total 19,085 18,917 27,588 30,371 19,244 30,764 Alberta 122, , , , , ,753 Calgary 68,828 77,774 86,366 78, , ,913 Lethbridge 2,098 1,504 3,154 1,022 1,274 1,279 Athabasca 1,949 1,236 1, ,944 2,817 Total 195, , , , , ,762 Alberta 507, , , ,436 Table 462,891 Calgary 264, , , , , ,212 Lethbridge 15,955 17,377 24,101 19,135 17,006 18,069 Athabasca 3,288 4,864 3,905 5,209 4,348 6,157 Total 791, , , , , ,329 20

22 Table 3: Government of Alberta Sources ($, thousands) Sources Institution Innovation and Advanced Education Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Other Government of Alberta All Government of Alberta Sources Alberta 160,544 79,894 52,082 28,539 (785) 23,371 Calgary 52,798 16,266 5,377 14,857 26,971 22,913 Lethbridge 3, ,337 2, ,176 Athabasca 438 1, , Total 217,028 98,996 60,554 46,881 27,840 49,089 Alberta 2,615 5,697 3,701 3,887 10,022 Calgary (549) 2,313 1,645 1, Lethbridge Athabasca Total 2,251 8,150 5,543 5,280 10,860 Alberta 2,263 2,636 3,078 5,368 6,201 Calgary 1,026 1,994 1, ,228 Lethbridge Athabasca Total 4,015 4,630 5,402 5,904 7,731 Alberta 34,707 30,974 32,761 29,081 39,986 Calgary 27,662 29,891 29,051 32,117 38,024 Lethbridge 1,794 2,238 2,792 2,676 3,119 Athabasca Total 64,335 63,304 64,792 64,001 81,257 Alberta 23,574 27,556 17,751 9,384 15,371 Calgary 13,751 7,335 9,625 8,189 8,440 Lethbridge Athabasca Total 38,434 35,993 28,884 18,788 24,712 Alberta 34,201 37,432 57,229 38,209 35,492 37,795 Calgary 18,471 22,628 23,574 27,835 26,894 18,223 Lethbridge 1,263 1,103 1, Athabasca Total 54,014 61,169 82,633 66,842 62,909 56,187 Alberta 194, , , ,039 82, ,746 Calgary 71,269 80,784 70,484 84,517 96,016 89,666 Lethbridge 4,511 5,673 7,324 7,570 5,265 6,454 Athabasca 517 2,259 1,282 2,218 1, Total 271, , , , , ,836 Innovation and Advanced Education data for the reporting year includes revenue garnered from the four Alberta Innovates corporations. The aggregate total revenue for the funding year, including Innovation and Advanced Education funding for capital initiative to support research activities is $208 million. The shift in reporting relates to the launch of Alberta Innovates in January The negative amount reported by the U of C under the AI-Bio category in is a reflection of the correction of improperly categorized funding in the previous year. The decline of Innovation and Advanced Education contributions to the University of Alberta to a negative value is primarily related to payment profiles for existing awards and an unanticipated cancellation of a conditional grant reported in Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions negative contribution to the University of Calgary in is the result of an accounting correction. The actual contribution from Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions to the University of Calgary in was $242,

23 Table 4: Federal Government Sources ($, thousands) Sources Institution Social Alberta 13,520 11,523 11,255 11,119 9,011 8,168 Sciences and Calgary 11,167 10,333 6,161 6,055 5,700 4,966 Humanities Lethbridge Research Athabasca Council (SSHRC) Total 25,462 22,622 18,235 17,838 15,441 14,046 Health Canada Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Canada Research Chairs Program (CRC) Indirect Costs Other Federal All Federal Government Sources Alberta Calgary Lethbridge Athabasca Total 835 1,163 1,337 Alberta 46,596 45,579 46,273 46,246 47,259 46,951 Calgary 34,289 32,227 34,870 34,325 35,556 28,341 Lethbridge 3,262 3,048 3,110 3,198 3,435 3,310 Athabasca Total 84,236 80,967 84,554 84,241 86,586 78,895 Alberta 45,939 43,249 41,080 38,663 37,491 39,072 Calgary 32,952 34,196 30,926 27,310 25,625 25,540 Lethbridge ,197 Athabasca Total 79,622 78,352 73,094 66,811 64,002 65,872 Alberta 21,818 28,268 29,386 20,803 17,910 27,705 Calgary 2,634 17,021 19,295 12,800 10,199 12,692 Lethbridge , Athabasca Total 25,170 46,229 52,538 35,308 28,752 42,038 Alberta 13,775 13,716 18,034 Calgary 2,750 4,025 9,670 Lethbridge 1,050 1, Athabasca Total 17,800 19,116 29,054 Alberta 17,767 16,762 16,853 16,945 16,878 16,764 Calgary 12,738 12,174 12,191 12,097 11,969 11,776 Lethbridge 1,694 1,817 1,940 1,992 1,956 1,925 Athabasca Total 32,359 30,935 31,166 31,235 31,036 30,791 Alberta 16,426 5,742 22,674 40,348 46,428 33,805 Calgary 23,532 7,699 9,587 16,099 15,993 12,731 Lethbridge 1,109 1,007 1,080 2,578 2,899 2,140 Athabasca Total 41,250 14,924 33,341 59,533 65,656 49,325 Alberta 175, , , , , ,465 Calgary 120, , , , ,042 96,046 Lethbridge 9,174 9,295 12,434 9,884 10,067 10,089 Athabasca 822 1,369 1,293 2,272 1,387 2,367 Total 305, , , , , ,967 From onward, Health Canada and the Canada Research Chairs Program data are shown as part of the aggregate Other Federal category. 22

24 Table 5: Non-Government Sources ($, thousands) Source Recipient Alberta 67,967 46,645 41,230 51,471 54,357 50,157 Calgary 32,516 36,636 42,980 7,770 52,012 62,844 Industry Lethbridge , Athabasca Total 102,199 84,275 86,841 59, , ,227 Alberta 51,401 59,449 67,520 49,183 49,586 50,922 Calgary 29,892 30,497 32,691 62,172 61,185 53,832 Non-Profit Lethbridge Athabasca 1, , ,643 2,535 Total 83,028 91, , , , ,837 Alberta - 31,733 24,773 13,152 22,238 25,218 Calgary 7,022 8,755 8,168 6,461 7,170 12,482 Endowment Lethbridge Athabasca Total 7,022 40,488 32,941 19,613 29,408 37,700 Alberta 2,945 17,699 19,843 22,217 21,251 6,456 Calgary (602) 1,886 2,527 1,703 1,391 3,755 Other Income Lethbridge Athabasca Total 2,939 19,671 22,441 24,194 23,224 10,998 Alberta 122, , , , , ,753 All Non- Government Calgary 68,828 77,774 86,366 78, , ,913 Sources Lethbridge 2,098 1,504 3,154 1,022 1,274 1,279 Athabasca 1,949 1,236 1, ,944 2,817 Total 195, , , , , ,762 The negative amount reported by the U of C under the Other Income category in is a reflection of the correction of improperly categorized funding in the previous year. Sources for all data: The University of Alberta, Research Services Office; The University of Calgary, Research services; The University of Lethbridge, Financial Services; and Athabasca University, Office of the Vice-President, Research 23

25 DEFINITIONS REVENUE SOURCES The data collected for this report provide information consistent with the overall sponsored research revenue totals reported by the Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions to the Canadian Association of University Business Officers. Sponsored research revenues are those funds garnered outside of regular university operation grants. These research contracts, grants, and donations are used to support the operating and infrastructure costs of research activities at the Universities. The data in this report are provided directly to the Government of Alberta by the Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions and are derived from a combination of audited financial schedules and supplemental financial reports. Government of Alberta Revenue from Government of Alberta departments and agencies including Schools, Universities, Colleges, and Hospitals. Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions Revenue from Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions (formerly Alberta Forestry Research Institute, Alberta Life Sciences Institute, Alberta Agricultural Research Institute, and the Alberta Prion Research Institute). Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions Revenue from Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions (formerly Alberta Energy Research Institute and the Alberta Water Research Institute). Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Revenue from Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (formerly Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research). Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Revenue from Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (formerly Alberta Ingenuity, Informatics Circle of Research Excellence, Alberta Research Council, and nanoalberta). Innovation and Advanced Education Revenue from the Department of Innovation and Advanced Education (Innovation and Advanced Technologies division funding e.g., Research Capacity Program). Other Government of Alberta Revenue from all other Government of Alberta sources not captured in the preceding categories. Federal Government Revenue from Government of Canada sources. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Revenue from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council programs. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Revenue from all Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council programs. 24

26 Canadian Institutes of Health Research Revenue from all Canadian Institutes of Health Research programs. Canada Foundation for Innovation Revenue from all programs of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (including Canadian Foundation for Innovation infrastructure awards to Canada Research Chair holders). Indirect Costs Program Revenue from the federal Indirect Costs Program. Other Federal Revenue from all other federal government sources and agencies not captured in the preceding categories (e.g., Canada Space Agency, etc.). Other Government Jurisdictions Revenue from all government sources other than the Government of Alberta (including non-alberta schools, universities, colleges, and hospitals) and Canadian Federal Government sources, Municipal Governments, other Provinces, and foreign Governments. Non-Government Sources Revenue from industry, non-profits, endowments, and other income sources. Industry Refers to sponsored research revenue obtained from industry and business sources. This category includes donations, grants, and contracts from individuals and business enterprises. Non-profit Refers to sponsored research revenue obtained from non-profit and community organizations. This category includes donations, grants, and contracts from non-profit and community organizations. Endowment Refers to the range of endowment revenue garnered by the Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions from donors. Investment income generated by endowments may be used for various purposes, which are often restricted by donors. Other Income Refers to sponsored research revenue obtained from the sale of services and products, and miscellaneous. 25

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