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What is the Digital Research Alliance of Canada?

Overview

  1. Supporting Canadian Researchers
  2. Enabling Impactful Research
  3. Government-Supported Initiative
  4. Guiding Principles
  5. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  6. Learn More About the Alliance

Supporting Canadian Researchers

The Digital Research Alliance of Canada plays a key role in supporting researchers at Canadian institutions by providing access to tools through the Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI). Through the DRI ecosystem, the Alliance aims to ensure Canada remains as leader in global research and innovation.

Enabling Impactful Research

The Alliance provides researchers at Canadian institutions with access to advanced research computing (ARC), research data management (RDM), and research software (RS). By working closely with researchers, institutions, and organizations, the Alliance promotes equitable access to resources, improve research capacity, and support the evolving needs of Canada’s research community.

Government-Supported Initiative

As a non-profit organization funded by the Government of Canada, the Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing researchers at Canadian institutions with access to world-class infrastructure and the tools needed to conduct impactful research.

Guiding Principles

The Alliance operates on five core principles to support researchers in Canada and advance the DRI ecosystem:

  • Researcher-Centric
    • Ensures researchers can enage with programs and services.
    • Provides equitable access to DRI services and platforms across all disciplines, geographical locations, and institution sizes in Canada.
  • Service-Oriented
    • Foster a culture of service and community engagement.
    • Adapts to evolving needs with agility and efficiency.
    • Deliver high-quality, streamlined services for researchers in Canada.
  • Accountable and Transparent
    • Accountable to and trusted by researchers and institutions.
    • Maintains a secure and reliable DRI environment for research activities.
  • Striving for Excellence
    • Supports and faciliates use of DRI by researchers in Canada.
    • Strives to promote Canada as a global leader for DRI activities.
  • Collaborative
    • Connects partners and stakeholders to strengthen the DRI ecosystem.
    • Collaborates with national organizations and regional groups to create an integreated environment for DRI services.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within Canada’s research and education communities. In partnership with CANARIE, the Alliance is committed to:

  1. Building diverse and representative teams that reflect the communities it serves.
  2. Embracing empathy and understanding to foster an accessible, inlcusive, and equitable culture.
  3. Welcoming and supporting the authentic identities of all individuals by encouraging diverse perspectives and providing a safe space for learning and growth.
  4. Engaging in meaningful dialogue to to learn, unlearn, and grow together.
  5. Upholding its commitment and remaining accountable in its journey towards equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Learn More About the Alliance

Explore the following resources to learn more about the Alliance and its initiatives: