Scientists receive provincial funding in support of innovative research projects

Congratulations to Faculty of Science researchers Deborah Harris, Ozzy Mermut and Amro Zayed, who have received a total of nearly $500K from the Ontario Research Fund in support of their innovative research projects related to neutrinos, biophotonics, and honey bees, respectively. They were among 18 faculty members at York University to receive research funds in […]

Canadian Cancer Society: Breakthrough Team Grants

Details Opportunity Name Breakthrough Team Grants: Transforming the future of metastatic cancer Agency Canadian Cancer Society Value Up to $1,500,000/year Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 5 years Deadlines Letter of Intent (LOI) Notify SIRI and FSc of LOI ASAP LOI due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 06-13-2024 LOI and fully signed ORS checklist due […]

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, York-led study shows

Media Release from April 18, 2024 Modelling suggests advanced age does not have a strong effect on immune response once comorbidities are controlled for Thinking about getting a spring-time booster shot? A new study coming out of York University’s Centre for Disease Modelling in the Faculty of Science shows that immunity after a COVID-19 booster […]

Honey bees experience multiple health stressors out-in-the-field

Media Release from April 17, 2024 It’s not a single pesticide or virus stressing honey bees, and affecting their health, but exposure to a complex web of multiple interacting stressors encountered while at work pollinating crops, found new research out of York University. Scientists have been unable to explain increasing colony mortality, even after decades […]

The Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research

Details Award Name The Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research Agency The Royal Value $100,000 Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 06-28-2024 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 07-08-2024 Agency deadline 07-15-2024 Questions should be directed to research.awards@theroyal.ca. Background The prestigious Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research is awarded […]

SFARI Pilot Award

Details Opportunity Name Pilot Award Agency Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) Value Up to $500,000 Indirect Costs Eligible at 20% Duration Up to 2 years Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 05-30-2024 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 06-06-2024 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for mandatory review […]

Arthritis Society Canada - Ignite Innovation Grants

Details Opportunity Name Ignite Innovation Grants Agency Arthritis Society Canada Value Up to $50,000/year Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 2 years Deadlines Abstract registration Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 04-30-2024 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 05-07-2024 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for mandatory review 5-10-2024, by […]

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York University Global Research Excellence Fund

Details Opportunity Name Global Research Excellence (GRE) Seed Fund Agency York University Value Stream A – Up to $30,000Stream B – Up to $15,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration N/A Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review N/A Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review N/A Final application and fully signed ORS […]

Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry students showcase their research at provincial conference

Undergraduate students from this year’s CHEM4000 and BCHM4000 Research Project Course travelled to Western University on Saturday, April 6 to present their senior thesis projects at the 52nd Southwestern Ontario Undergraduate Chemistry Conference. York’s Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate students Juan Valencia (Wilson Lab), Arman Parham (VandenBoer Lab), Kristina Gremi (Hili Lab), Samin Tavokoli (Johnson Lab), […]