Manal Bahubeshi

Manal Bahubeshi is Vice-President, Research Partnerships (RP). She joined NSERC in October 2020, serving as Associate Vice-President of RP, leading a talented executive team responsible for the operations and delivery of RP’s programming for colleges and universities. Manal guided the expansion of strategic partnerships, and the launch of NSERC’s Alliance programming in support of the Government of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy.

Prior to joining NSERC, Manal’s career in the federal public service focused on science policy. She served as the Director, Granting Agency Policy and Programs, in the Science and Research Sector at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). She managed ISED’s relationships with the granting agencies, advancing significant initiatives such as the Fundamental Science Review, new budget investments for the granting agencies, and the creation of numerous tri-agency programs. Manal previously worked at Health Canada, leading a team providing science policy advice in support of the department’s mandate, and fostering collaborative partnerships with provincial health research agencies, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Her career in the public service began at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in biotechnology policy and international affairs.

Manal has a master’s degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.

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