Undergraduate Students /research/taxonomy/term/540/all en Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ /research/channels/news/eleven-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-364279 <p>On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed <a href="https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canada Research Chairs</a> at 38 research institutions.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:05:59 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 13768 at /research 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers receive funding from the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer equity research /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-receive-funding-canadian-cancer-society-cancer-equity-research-363707 <p>Co-Principal Investigators Manisha Pahwa, CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Professor <a href="/epi-biostat-occh/ananya-tina-banerjee" target="_blank">Ananya Banerjee</a>, from 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ's Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, have been awarded $449,604 from the Canadian Cancer Society’s <a href="https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2024-ccs-health-equity-research-grants" target="_blank">Health Equity Research Grant</a></p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:31:38 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 10410 at /research 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-funding-nserc-quantum-science-362774 <p>On January 21, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced over $74 million in funding to support 107 quantum science projects, including fifteen to 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers.  </p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:39:07 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10308 at /research Fourteen 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµians appointed to the Order of Canada /research/channels/news/fourteen-mcgillians-appointed-order-canada-362232 <em><strong>Governor General recognizes 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ community members for exceptional accomplishments and service </strong></em> <p>Fourteen members of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.  </p> <p>Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors: </p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10254 at /research Quebec government awards $1.6 million to 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry /research/channels/news/quebec-government-awards-16-million-mcgill-researchers-providing-innovative-solutions-industry-362124 <p><em><strong>91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec </strong></em></p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10234 at /research Dominique Bérubé awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal /research/channels/news/dominique-berube-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362136 <p><em><strong>91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research</strong></em></p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:48:01 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10240 at /research Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation) /research/channels/news/dominique-berube-appointed-next-vice-president-research-and-innovation-353635 <p>Professor Dominique Bérubé has been appointed the next Vice-President (Research and Innovation). Professor Bérubé’s five-year renewable term will begin on July 1, 2024.</p> <p>The Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) conducted an extensive search within Canada and internationally, which benefitted from regular input from the 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ community. The Board of Governors accepted the Committee’s recommendation at its meeting on December 14, 2023.</p> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:54:00 +0000 meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca 2354 at /research 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys /research/channels/news/mcgill-spinoff-fex-energy-receives-major-grant-axelys-358220 <p><i>Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable</i></p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 9382 at /research Prix Grands Sages honours 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates /research/channels/news/prix-grands-sages-honours-mcgill-professor-emeritus-dr-phil-gold-and-two-phd-candidates-361165 <p><em><strong>R</strong></em><em><strong>esearchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em></p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10131 at /research Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ /research/channels/news/fifteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-361164 <p><em><strong>$13.8 million in federal funding for 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµâ€™s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs </strong></em></p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10129 at /research Two 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours /research/channels/news/two-mcgill-researchers-win-2024-prix-du-quebec-honours-360619 <p><em>Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics</em></p> <p>Two 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.</p> <p><a href="/socialwork/about/people/faculty/denov">Myriam Denov</a>, Professor in 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Social Work won the <a href="https://prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/">Prix du Québec</a>’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:09 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 9796 at /research 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ-led projects awarded $360,000 for occupational health and safety research in Quebec /research/channels/news/mcgill-led-projects-awarded-360000-occupational-health-and-safety-research-quebec-360237 <p><em>Improving air quality and developing advanced health monitoring devices are the aims of research projects funded by the Robert Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST)  </em></p> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:53:21 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 9742 at /research 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359622 <em>Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµÂ </em> <br /> Twenty 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.   <p>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.  </p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:35:17 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 9672 at /research 101 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ research projects awarded $23.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding /research/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:20:06 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 8333 at /research 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities /research/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities <p>Seven 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:03 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 5657 at /research