The Faculty of Science has gained a new and two renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Professor Kohitij Kar received a new CRC appointment and Professors Christopher Caputo and Raymond W.M. Kwong had their CRCs renewed. Kohitij Kar is an assistant professor in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science and CRC Tier II […]
91ÑÇÉ« Professor Emeritus Allan Carswell, a renowned physicist and changemaking philanthropist, was recently named the Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The AFP award, which was presented to Carswell in November 2022, recognizes “an individual or family that has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic leadership through a proven record of […]
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we pay tribute to all of the current and future women scientists making positive change in our world, as well those working to close the gender gap in science and empower women and girls. In 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Science, our Dean’s Scholarship for Women in […]
91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Science recognized the academic, teaching and research excellence of students, faculty and staff during its annual Honours & Awards Ceremony held Jan. 30. More than 150 guests joined the evening event at the Second Student Centre, which featured a keynote address by Earle Nestmann, 91ÑÇÉ« alumnus (MSc ’71, PhD ’74), […]
University Professor Dawn Bazely in the Faculty of Science joins the ranks of illustrious Canadians like Nobel Laureate John Charles Polanyi and astronaut Chris Hadfield as the recipient of the 2022 Sandford Fleming Medal for excellence in science communication from the Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience). The selection committee was unanimous in its decision, […]
Faculty of Science Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Sapna Sharma, received the 2022 Supervisor of the Year award from the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at a council ceremony on Dec. 1. FGS bestows the award annually on an individual who has demonstrated outstanding support for postdoctoral scholars at 91ÑÇÉ«, exceeding general […]
Details Award Name Simons Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology Awards Agency Simons Foundation Value Up to $1,750,000 Duration 5 years Deadlines Internal deadline 11-30-2022 Agency deadline 12-02-2022 Background The purpose of these awards is to support recently tenured, outstanding investigators in the field of microbial ecology in marine or natural freshwater systems, who will advance our […]
Details Award Name Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program Agency Liber Ero Value $90,000/year stipend + $15,000 annual travel and research budget Duration 2 years Deadlines Internal deadline 10-23-2025 Agency deadline 11-01-2025 Background This post-doctoral fellowship seeks to support early-career scientists to conduct and communicate world-class research that informs conservation and management issues relevant to Canada. For instance, post-doctoral […]
Undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science will have more opportunities to participate in paid summer research positions thanks to a generous gift by alumnus Earle Nestmann. Nestmann’s gift of $200,000, matched by the Faculty of Science for a total of $400,000, will create the Earle Nestmann Undergraduate Research Award (ENURA) program to support paid […]
Details Award Name 91ÑÇÉ«-Massey Fellowships Agency 91ÑÇÉ« and Massey College Deadlines Deadline (CV and letter due to SIRI at avogus@yorku.ca) 02-09-2026 Background Massey College is an independent college situated in the University of Toronto campus, almost directly opposite the Munk School of Global Affairs and very close to the Robarts Library. It consists of […]