Release date: April 30, 2024 (Previous notice)
Revision of CRDC 2020
CRDC 2020 Version 2.0 includes changes for Field of Research (FOR) Classification only. Changes were maintained at the subclass (4 digit) level for this round, as a more widespread changes can be expected in the next revision. The essential of the scope changes were related to splitting off existing subclasses (fields) to accommodate new subclasses. 8 new subclasses or fields were added.
The Generic Statistical Information Model (GSIM) has been used for this revision to identify the types of changes made to the classification: real changes and virtual changes. Real changes are those affecting the scope of the existing classification items or categories, whether or not accompanied by changes in the title, definition and/or the coding. Virtual changes are those made in coding, titles and/or definitions, while the meaning or scope of the classification item remains the same.
Real changes include the addition of the following new subclasses representing fields of research in:
- Molecular biophysics
- Mechanical engineering for energy systems (except renewal energy)
- Mechanical engineering for renewable energy systems
- Clinical chemistry
- Black studies
- Indigenous studies
- Quebec history
- Translation studies
Virtual changes include:
- Identification of "metaverse" in the title of subclass "Virtual and augmented reality, metaverse and related simulations";
- Identification of "accessibility and critical disability studies" in the definition of subclass "Disability studies";
- "Indigenous performing arts" was renamed to "Indigenous arts".
For more information on the Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 2.0, please visit: Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 2.0
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