Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

CIFAR
Established1982
PresidentStephen Toope
Staff55 (2023)
Members400+ researchers and advisors
AddressMaRS Centre, West Tower, 661 University Avenue, Suite 505
Location
Toronto
,
Canada
Websitewww.cifar.ca

43°39′34″N 79°23′31″W / 43.6595629°N 79.3919866°W / 43.6595629; -79.3919866 The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a Canadian-based global research organization that brings together teams of top researchers from around the world to address important and complex questions. It was founded in 1982 and is supported by individuals, foundations and corporations, as well as funding from the Government of Canada and the provinces of Alberta and Quebec.