York University Faculty of Science Associate Professor Derek Jackson, and Kyle Belozerov, a sessional assistant professor, have partnered with Science Engagement Programs to develop a new Spark Lab virtual reality (VR) research course that will introduce high school students to pharmaceutical chemistry. Spark Lab courses are week-long sessions designed for students in grades 9 to […]
A research study led by chemistry Professor Christine Le, titled “Synthesis of Carbamoyl Fluorides Using a Difluorophosgene Surrogate Derived from Difluorocarbene and Pyridine N-Oxides,” was honoured with the 2023 Outstanding Publication of the Year Award from The Journal of Organic Chemistry. The award recognizes a paper from the previous year that demonstrates creativity and impact […]
Congratulations to Biology Professor Sapna Sharma on being named among the 15 newest York Research Chairs (YRC), an internal program that mirrors the national Canada Research Chairs program which recognizes world-leading researchers in a variety of fields. “The York Research Chair program is an important complement to the Canada Research Chair program to advance our […]
Details Opportunity Name Research Fellowship Agency College Student Success Innovation Centre (CSSIC) Value $25,000 to $100,000 Indirect Costs Eligible at 10% Duration 1 to 3 years Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 10-05-2023 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 10-13-2023 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for mandatory review […]
Details Opportunity Name Research Chairs Program, Traditional Awards and Entrepreneurship Award Agency Fulbright Canada Value Research Chairs Program — $25,000 to $50,000 USDTraditional Awards — $12,500 USDEntrepreneurship Award — $12,500 USD Indirect Costs TBD Duration 4 to 9 months Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 11-02-2026, by 9:00AM Application and fully signed ORS […]
Details Opportunity Name Call on Democracy, Governance and Trust Agency Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Canadian applicants — Up to $200,000Québec applicants — Up to $75,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 36 months Deadlines Compulsory Intention to Submit due at agency 09-15-2023, by 11:59PM BRT […]
Details Opportunity Name Call for proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Achieving Gender Equality and Social Inclusion at School Agency The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Value Single-country grants — $300,000 to $500,000 Multi-country grants — $800,000 to $1,500,000Regional/global grants — Up to $2,500,000 Indirect Costs Eligible at 13% […]
Details Award Name Molson Prize Agency Canada Council for the Arts Value $50,000 Deadlines Deadline for notice of Institutional nominations 07-24-2026 Drafts for MAAC Review 08-24-2026 Application due to SIRI for optional full review 09-23-2026 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 09-30-2026 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due to SIRI for mandatory review 10-05-2026 Application […]
Congratulations to undergraduate students Areeba Chaudhry, Sarah Pullano and Nicole Frias for receiving the Faculty of Science Gold and Silver Medals at the Spring Convocation Ceremony on June 22, 2023. Pullano and Chaudhry received a Gold Medal, which is presented to Science students graduating with the highest GPA, and Frias received the Silver Medal, which […]
Congratulations to PhD student Farwa Sajadi, who was recognized during the Faculty of Science Spring Convocation Ceremony with a President’s University-Wide Teaching Award (Teaching Assistant category) for enhancing the quality of learning and demonstrating innovation in teaching. Sajadi, who recently completed a PhD in biology, was honoured with the Teaching Award for being a TA […]