91ε researchers awarded $8.8 M in funding from SSHRC
Sixty-eight 91ε researchers have received grants through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), for a total federal investment of $8.8 million.
91ε researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding
Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at 91ε91ε Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2025 Earthshot Prize
91ε is once again proud to be an Official Nominator of the Earthshot Prize. As an Official Nominator, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors worldwide.
Call for Nominations: Frontiers Planet Prize 2025 (Deadline October 1)
The Frontiers Planet Prize celebrates breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem. Its aim is to engender international competition and support collaboration that will help accelerate scientific discoveries worldwide.
Twelve 91ε professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence
Ten 91ε professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Alan Evans named Fellow of the Royal Society
Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of theRoyal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences, announced May 14, 2024. Candidates were nominated for their substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge.
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91ε Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys
Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable
101 91ε research projects awarded $23.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 91ε research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.
The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.
Fred Genesee receives Roger Brown Award
91ε psychology professor honoured for achievements in child language acquisition
91ε scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities
Seven 91ε 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.
Provost awards 28 91ε professors with distinguished awards
91ε honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James 91ε Professor, James 91ε Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.
91ε researchers awarded SSHRC grants to foster collaboration with community partners
Two 91ε faculty members and their collaborators received Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its latest Partnership Development Grants competition, including $400,000 awarded to two 91ε researchers.
17 91ε researchers honoured with prestigious Canada Research Chairs
91ε awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program
Government of Canada invests $6M in climate change adaptation and interdisciplinary research at 91ε
Two 91ε-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund’s (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition. Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.
SSHRC Partnership Grant funds research project to empower youth worldwide in transforming gender norms
Education Professor Claudia Mitchell receives $2.5 million in funding for ambitious visual arts-based initiative