Research Excellence

School of Public Policy and Administration’s Annual OPS Breakfast features Nosa Ero-Brown, Assistant Deputy Minister at Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate

The annual Ontario Public Service (OPS) Breakfast presented by York University’s School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) welcomed enthusiastic attendees on October 5, 2021. The event took on a hybrid form this year, hosting a number of faculty, students and alumni in-person at a downtown location and also virtually over Zoom. This format was […]

Graduate students in our Development Studies program receive prestigious scholarships and awards

The Graduate Program in Development Studies (DVST) celebrates its students who have been awarded a number of esteemed scholarships and awards. The recipients since 2018 are highlighted below. These talented DVST students undertake interdisciplinary research centred around processes of socio-economic, political and cultural development in the Global South. The significance of their work is recognized […]

Become Career Ready with FGS’ Individualized Development Plan

Graduate school is often overwhelming, and all the skills acquired in the process can be difficult to track. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is here to help. York community members now have access to the Individualized Development Plan (IDP), which lets students take the necessary time to recognize their achievements, organize them in neat […]

Graduate Supervision

The Faculty of Graduate Studies endorses the 2023 Ontario Council on Graduate Studies’ Principles for Graduate Supervision at Ontario Universities. For additional helpful resources supporting graduate supervision for both students and supervisors, please visit Graduate Supervision Resources.

FGS invites you to Experience Grad York this Fall!

Ever considered graduate education? York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is inviting the community to Experience Grad York this month. The free virtual event, running from Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 15, showcases the range of learning options and career pathways that York has to offer. Prospective students can attend various information sessions and engage with graduate […]

FGS launches Academic Excellence Fund

York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies introduces the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF). The fund’s primary goal is to support graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives by providing them with simple access to funding. The processing time to receive funds is shortened and the application process is easier compared to the previous funding […]

Meet our inaugural recipients of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships

York University is proud to announce this year’s recipients of its new Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars. This two-year award, valued at $70,000 per year, seeks to address underrepresentation in many disciplines and fields, by providing Black and Indigenous scholars the ability to dedicate their time to pursue new research, while […]

Academic Excellence Fund

Academic Excellence Fund  Launched in the fall of 2021, the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds. Activities that are supported by AEF include research, dissemination of scholarly or creative work as well as well as student-led initiatives, activities or […]

2021–22 Autism Scholar Award

The Autism Scholars Award recognizes outstanding researchers working to establish novel treatment options and services for children with autism. Adding to Ontario’s scope of diagnosis and assessment, along with the quality of its treatment system, the award supports innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact the lives of families across Canada. This year’s recipient […]

York PhD students awarded prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Two York University PhD students dedicated to the advancement of trailblazing research have been awarded 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. Valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years, this prestigious scholarship is presented by the Government of Canada to support doctoral students who are conducting world-class research. The scholarship recipients embody all of […]