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Faculty of Science

Two faculty members earn honorific professorships during Spring Convocation

York University’s 2025 Spring Convocation will honour two faculty members with Distinguished Research Professor and University Professor recognitions. The Distinguished Research Professor title is awarded to a faculty member whose research has had a significant and lasting impact, both at York University and beyond. It is a recognition of scholarly excellence and leadership that has […]

Open Air Astro Fair fosters learning, local support for York U observatory 

A collective passion for the cosmos is driving a fundraising initiative that aims to support the Allan I. Carswell Observatory at York University while fostering community involvement in scientific exploration.   The Open Air Astro Fair – which takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. on the first clear day between June 24 and July 4 at York’s […]

'Walk forward with purpose,' Chief Kelly LaRocca tells grads

Graduands and guests of York University’s second Spring Convocation ceremony for Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) and the Faculty of Science were among those to hear from Kelly LaRocca, chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, on the life-changing power of education.  Introduced by EUC Dean Alice Hovorka, LaRocca was recognized as an honorary doctorate recipient […]

SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals

Details Opportunity Name 2025 Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) Agency Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Up to $42,400 per year over three years for emerging journals and Up to $52,000 per year over three years for established journals. Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 3 years Deadlines Application due to FSc […]

Frontiers Planet Prize

Details Opportunity Name Frontiers Planet Prize Agency Frontiers Research Foundation Value 1 million Swiss Francs Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration N/A Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 09-22-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 10-1-2025 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at SIRI for mandatory review 10-06-2025 Application due at agency  […]

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants(KSG)

Details Opportunity Name Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories Agency The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Up to $30,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration 1 year Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 11-18-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 11-25-2025 Final […]

York U joins elite international astronomy team to research secrets of the universe 

York University will play a leading role in a new national program supporting Canada’s first-ever Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Scientists – a program that funds early-career astronomers contributing to an international radio astronomy research initiative.  Announced by the National Research Council Canada (NRC), the Canadian SKA Scientist Program supports future leaders in conducting cutting-edge research […]

[PRE-CALL]CIHR Team Grants – Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

Details Opportunity Name Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods Agency Canadian Institutes of Health Research Value LOI - $10KFull application - up to $1M  Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 4 years Anticipated Deadlines Activity Date Launch Fall 2025 LOI Deadline Winter 2026 Funding Start for LOIs Spring 2026 Full Application Deadline Fal 2026 Funding Start […]

SSHRC Insight Grants

Details Opportunity Name Insight Grants Agency Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Stream A: $10,000 to $125,000 Stream B: $125,001 to $500,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration 2 to 5 years Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 09-17-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 09-24-2025, by 9:00AM […]

Digital Health and Discovery Platform

Details Opportunity Name Digital Health and Discovery Platform Agency Canada’s Innovation , Science and Economic Development fund (SIF, Stream 4) ,Terry Fox Research Institute Value Up to $5,000,000 Indirect Costs Eligible* Duration Up to 12 months Deadlines Letter Of Intent (LOI) EOI survey due 07-15-2025 Form due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 07-22-2025 Form […]