De-Lawrence Lamptey named Holland Bloorview’s first EMBARK scientist—the first of its kind in Canada!

De-Lawrence Lamptey, an exceptional member of our graduate community at York University, has been named Holland Bloorview’s inaugural EMBARK scientist. The first program of its kind in Canada, EMBARK (Empowering Black Academics, Researchers and Knowledge creators) fills an important gap in amplifying diverse Black voices in disability research. Launched in partnership with the Black Research […]

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Celebrating our graduate community's success is an important facet in raising the internal and external profile of graduate studies at York. FGS is committed to promoting the groundbreaking work conducted by our faculty, postdocs and students on a daily basis through a variety of outlets and forms. FGSnews is a monthly e-newsletter that covers all […]

Discover Why Translation Matters!

Do you have an undergraduate degree in translation, comparative literature, or linguistics? Do you have advanced writing skills in a language other than English? Have you ever wondered about the role translation plays in almost every aspect of communication and the movement of knowledge across cultures? The Master in Translation Studies (MATS) at York University’s […]

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FGS Celebrates 7 Recipients of York's Top 30 Alumni Under 30 Award

York’s Faculty of Graduate Studies celebrates seven members of our community who received the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 award. Launched in 2021, the program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni, while inspiring the next generation. This year’s enthusiastic group of leaders are applying the education, skills and experiences […]

Tri-Council Announces Special Response Fund for Ukraine Trainees

The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. Active and eligible Tri-Council grant-holders can apply for this special supplement by completing and submitting a short application form (downloaded from websites below). The fund will allow […]

Graduate students in our Development Studies program receive prestigious scholarships and awards

The Graduate Program in Development Studies (DVST) celebrates its students who have been awarded a number of esteemed scholarships and awards. The recipients since 2018 are highlighted below. These talented DVST students undertake interdisciplinary research centred around processes of socio-economic, political and cultural development in the Global South. The significance of their work is recognized […]

Harry W. Arthurs Fellowship

Overview The Harry W. Arthurs Fellowship will be awarded to highly qualified candidates with excellent academic records who propose to pursue doctoral degrees in the broad field of public law, with preference being given to candidates proposing to undertake interdisciplinary work. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate […]

Jacques Israelievitch Scholarship in Interdisciplinary Arts

Overview The Jacques Israelievitch Scholarship in Interdisciplinary Arts will be granted to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design. The scholarship will be granted to incoming students, but in any year where no incoming student qualifies the award may be granted to a graduate student in a higher […]