BMO Collaboratorium at UFV becomes fully funded research organization

After a three-year pilot period, the BMO Collaboratorium at the University of the Fraser Valley is becoming a fully funded research organization. The transformation is supported by a $440K donation over five years from the Bank of Montréal, which runs the initiative through a partnership with UFV. The funding will help seed partnerships to support community groups—including Indigenous communities—that may not have the budget to support a full student internship. “This support allows us to build on the solid foundation that’s been set in place, providing more opportunities for UFV students and impactful research with our many community partners,” said UFV President Dr Joanne MacLean.