This spring, York University’s Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory (AICO) is drawing record crowds – not just from students, but from across Toronto’s astronomy community. The reason isn’t a rare celestial event, but a new partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Toronto Centre (RASCTO). For the first time, the observatory’s powerful one-metre telescope is open […]
From advances in arthritis treatment to transformative accessibility solutions for vulnerable populations, York University researchers are driving real-world impact. These innovations in critical and groundbreaking work were recognized during the University’s annual Research Awards Reception on April 30. The event celebrated the work of more than 70 faculty members. "Across a broad array of disciplines, York researchers have […]
Details Opportunity Name 2026 Exploration stream competition Agency New Frontiers in Research Fund Value Up to $125,000/year (including indirect costs) Indirect Costs Eligible at 25% of the direct costs Duration Up to 2 years Deadlines Notice of Intent (NOI) NOI due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 08-04-2026 NOI and fully signed ORS checklist due […]
Details Opportunity Name Call for expressions of interest | A research programme on evidence use in policymaking: Interventions to influence the use of evidence Agency Global Research and Technology Development Value Up to 400,000 GBP Indirect Costs TBD Duration Up to 2 years Deadlines Expression of Interest (EOI) EOI due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full […]
Details Opportunity Name RISE – Research Impact in Survivorship and Engagement Grant Agency Cancer Research Society Value Up to $100,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration 2 years Deadlines Expression of Interest (EOI) EOI due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 04-29-2025 EOI and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 05-06-2025 EOI and fully signed ORS […]
Making teaching and learning equitable, inclusive and accessible for all Our instructors and staff are committed to enhancing teaching excellence and student learning and experience in the Faculty of Science. One of the areas of focus has been ensuring that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and accessibility are at the core of every classroom and […]
Mathematical modelling unpacks role of peer influence in teen vaping Professor Iain Moyles and his PhD student Sarah Machado-Marques, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, created a mathematical model to understand how peer influence plays a role in vaping among teenagers. The team’s modelling was based in treating vaping as a social contagion. “In a standard […]
Details Opportunity Name Brain Cancer Translational Research Grants Agency Brain Canada, Cancer Research Society Value Up to $1,000,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 3 years Deadlines Registration form Form due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 04-24-2025 Form and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 05-01-2025 Form and fully signed ORS checklist due […]
Details Opportunity Name Exploring the GEDSI-climate nexus – lessons for adaptation and resilience Agency Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through DT Global, Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) Value Stream 1 – Up to $600,000 AUDStream 2 – Up to $200,000 AUD Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Stream 1 – Up to 2 yearsStream […]
Markham Campus opens with new Science programs for career success The York University Markham Campus officially opened in fall 2024, and with that, Science students arrived to begin their studies in new, innovative programs featuring state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces, industry-informed curricula and enhanced experiential education opportunities. Graduate-level Biotechnology programs The Faculty of Science’s Master […]