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 […]
Take in the night sky over the holiday break, and watch as some magical astronomy events unfold in December and into the new year. Located at 91ÑÇɫ’s Keele Campus, the Allan I. Carswell Observatory supports student learning and research and is a hub for public engagement and outreach. It is home to a one-metre telescope […]
Details Opportunity Name Mourou/Strickland Mobility Program Agency The Embassy of France in Canada Value One (1) round-trip economy-class flight and contribution towards subsistence costs (5 daily allowances) Indirect Costs N/A Duration 5 – 28 days(Travel must take place between March 27 and December 31, 2023) Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 01-23-2023 Application […]
Details Opportunity Name Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging Agency AGE-WELL and the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) Value $50,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration 12 months Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 02-09-2023 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 02-16-2023 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for mandatory review 02-22-2023, […]
Details Opportunity Name Systematic Review: The use of medical cannabis for the treatment of work-related health conditions Agency Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Value $185,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 18 months Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 05-02-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 05-09-2025 […]
As we wrap up the year, we highlight our standout moments of positive change in 2022. #10 Enhanced opportunities for undergraduate research and success Fifty-five students from Science and across the University attended our annual Summer Undergraduate Research Conference to present their summer research projects and network with their peers. The Faculty of Science also […]
Media release from December 8, 2022 When plants are healthy, they emit red light that is nearly impossible to see with the naked eye, but with a new instrument developed at 91ÑÇÉ«, it's now possible to measure that light whether in a lab or out in the field. Although it may sound like science […]
As his career unfolds, biostatistician Kevin McGregor is becoming very familiar with the human gut microbiome. His work is particularly relevant given the human biome is a community of microorganisms that inhabit our bodies and appears to be linked to numerous health concerns, both physical and mental. McGregor, an assistant professor in the Department of […]
Details Opportunity Name Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) Collaborative Networks Agency Government of Canada - The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) Value Up to $250,000/year Indirect Costs Eligible at 10% Duration Up to 3 years Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 01-06-2026 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 01-12-2026 Final application […]
Details Opportunity Name Inclusive Research Excellence Prizes Agency Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) & Institute for Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) Value $25,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 1 year Deadlines Mandatory registration at agency 01-26-2023 Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 02-08-2023 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO […]