York University’s 2025 Spring Convocation will honour two faculty members with Distinguished Research Professor and University Professor recognitions. The Distinguished Research Professor title is awarded to a faculty member whose research has had a significant and lasting impact, both at York University and beyond. It is a recognition of scholarly excellence and leadership that has […]
A collective passion for the cosmos is driving a fundraising initiative that aims to support the Allan I. Carswell Observatory at York University while fostering community involvement in scientific exploration. The Open Air Astro Fair – which takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. on the first clear day between June 24 and July 4 at York’s […]
Graduands and guests of York University’s second Spring Convocation ceremony for Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) and the Faculty of Science were among those to hear from Kelly LaRocca, chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, on the life-changing power of education. Introduced by EUC Dean Alice Hovorka, LaRocca was recognized as an honorary doctorate recipient […]
Details Opportunity Name 2025 Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) Agency Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Up to $42,400 per year over three years for emerging journals and Up to $52,000 per year over three years for established journals. Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 3 years Deadlines Application due to FSc […]
Details Opportunity Name Frontiers Planet Prize Agency Frontiers Research Foundation Value 1 million Swiss Francs Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration N/A Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 09-22-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 10-1-2025 Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at SIRI for mandatory review 10-06-2025 Application due at agency […]
Details Opportunity Name Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories Agency The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Up to $30,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration 1 year Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 11-18-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 11-25-2025 Final […]
York University will play a leading role in a new national program supporting Canada’s first-ever Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Scientists – a program that funds early-career astronomers contributing to an international radio astronomy research initiative. Announced by the National Research Council Canada (NRC), the Canadian SKA Scientist Program supports future leaders in conducting cutting-edge research […]
Details Opportunity Name Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods Agency Canadian Institutes of Health Research Value LOI - $10KFull application - up to $1M Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration Up to 4 years Anticipated Deadlines Activity Date Launch Fall 2025 LOI Deadline Winter 2026 Funding Start for LOIs Spring 2026 Full Application Deadline Fal 2026 Funding Start […]
Details Opportunity Name Insight Grants Agency Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Value Stream A: $10,000 to $125,000 Stream B: $125,001 to $500,000 Indirect Costs Ineligible Duration 2 to 5 years Deadlines Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review 09-17-2025 Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review 09-24-2025, by 9:00AM […]
Details Opportunity Name Digital Health and Discovery Platform Agency Canada’s Innovation , Science and Economic Development fund (SIF, Stream 4) ,Terry Fox Research Institute Value Up to $5,000,000 Indirect Costs Eligible* Duration Up to 12 months Deadlines Letter Of Intent (LOI) EOI survey due 07-15-2025 Form due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for optional full review 07-22-2025 Form […]