JOIN THE CNSP TO ADVANCE SCIENCE IN CANADA!
The CNSP supports over 300 scientific platform and staff across Canada
The CNSP is a pan-Canadian network of professionals engaged in various aspects of academic scientific platforms, including technology resources, platform management, and specialized services at technical, managerial, and administrative levels.
ADVOCACY
The CNSP raises awareness, promotes utility of shared scientific platforms, and affects how these resources are funded in Canada.
We help shape the future of scientific platforms in Canada through advocacy, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
EDUCATION
The CNSP educates personnel working in scientific platforms with resources for leadership, administration and management of facility operations. We educate institutions on the appropriate professional development for leaders of scientific platforms.
COMMUNITY
The CNSP encourages and supports scientific platforms to advance research and improve their service to facility users by setting and promoting best operations & management practices. We promote sharing of these practices between members.
SUSTAINABILITY
In recognition of long-term investments in research infrastructure platforms and expertise drives progress. Scientific platforms are centres of collaboration, economic and technology transfer efficiency, and knowledge retention.