Research and Innovation

122 ��VR��Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

Robin Koning — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:31:06 +0000

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at ��VR��Ƶ, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

Professor Mathieu Brochu appointed Associate Vice-President, Strategic Technology Partnerships

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:52:25 +0000

Mathieu Brochu, Associate Professor in Mining and Materials Engineering and Associate Director of the ��VR��Ƶ Institute for Aerospace Engineering, is appointed Associate Vice-President, Strategic Technology Partnerships, for a five-year term, beginning September 1, 2026.

Andrew Gonzalez receives 2026 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist and Scholar Award

Robin Koning — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:52:50 +0000

$2.7M award will support Liber Ero Chair’s research on the ecological networks underpinning biosphere resilience

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

Giuliana Grabina — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:35:30 +0000

CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve

Three scholars receive President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Giuliana Grabina — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:08:04 +0000

Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang recognized for research excellence and impact.

Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research

Robin Koning — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:47:38 +0000

Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia.

Adrian Liu awarded 2026 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics Award

Robin Koning — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:27:25 +0000

National honour from the Canadian Association of Physics (CAP) recognizes ��VR��Ƶ physicist’s excellence in teaching, mentorship, and inclusive leadership.

��VR��Ƶ receives $16M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)

Robin Koning, Ms — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:25:22 +0000

The Government of Quebec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (Quebec Research Fund—FRQ) have announced a $257.4M investment in scholarships and grants for the 2026-2027 funding year, supporting research across key FRQ sectors: Nature and Technologies, Health, Society and Culture and Interdisciplinary Research.

��VR��Ƶ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

Robin Koning — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:14:14 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

Provost honours 31 ��VR��Ƶ professors for exceptional research achievements

Giuliana Grabina — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:56:21 +0000

The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James ��VR��Ƶ Professors, James ��VR��Ƶ Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.