Research and Innovation /research/articles/rss en Thomas Soehl awarded FRQ funding to study French-language integration among newcomers /research/article/thomas-soehl-awarded-frq-funding-study-french-language-integration-among-newcomers Project explores the role of francophone friendship circles in fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring that French becomes the shared language of exchange. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:25:11 +0000 Giuliana Grabina 33230 at /research The long road from PhD to CEO /research/article/innovation/long-road-phd-ceo <p>The ubiquity and scale of startups is impossible to ignore these days. From humble beginnings, companies like Airbnb or Uber have become household names, and very quickly. Apple and Amazon also began modestly – both were launched in garages only to become global giants.</p> <p>But despite their undeniable success, it is interesting to note that many of these forms – Apple is a notable one – were launched by people without advanced degrees. Startups founded by PhD holders are the exception, not the rule.</p> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:32:28 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 33170 at /research Ten º£½ÇÉçÇø research projects receive $42 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation /research/article/ten-mcgill-projects-42m-cfi <p>º£½ÇÉçÇø was awarded $42 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s <a href="https://www.innovation.ca/apply-manage-awards/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund">Innovation Fund</a> to support 10 research infrastructure projects led by researchers at the University.</p> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:53:38 +0000 Robin Koning, Ms 33156 at /research Two º£½ÇÉçÇø professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships /research/article/prizes-awards/two-mcgill-professors-awarded-2026-dorothy-killiam-fellowships Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:39:05 +0000 Giuliana Grabina 33151 at /research CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at º£½ÇÉçÇø /research/article/cihr-and-partners-invest-79-million-cancer-prevention-research-mcgill Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, º£½ÇÉçÇø researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:28 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 33115 at /research A fast way to showcase your research: a new, ready-to-customize website template  /research/article/research-website-template <p>º£½ÇÉçÇø Researchers - as part of an<a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/web-services/article/news/research-site-template-now-available"> initiative led by the <strong>º£½ÇÉçÇø Web Services team</strong></a>, it is now possible to request a centrally supported website to showcase your research or lab in the new WMS system, complete with a new specially designed, ready-to-customize website template. </p> <p><strong>Main features included: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Attractive, image-based layouts pre-filled with placeholder content for easy updates. </p></li></ul> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:13:23 +0000 Amanda Testani 33098 at /research CIHR grants $55.9M to º£½ÇÉçÇø health research /research/article/cihr-grants-504m-mcgill-health-research 56 º£½ÇÉçÇø projects funded in national competition supporting health research excellence. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:45:38 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 33045 at /research Weston Family Foundation awards two º£½ÇÉçÇø researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging /research/article/weston-family-foundation-awards-two-mcgill-researchers-combatting-neurodegenerative-diseases-aging Researchers' innovative work advancing diagnostic tools and interventions for Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease receives funding from the Weston Family Foundation’s Rapid Response program. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:43:52 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 33021 at /research º£½ÇÉçÇø team awarded CIFAR AI Safety Catalyst Grant to advance developer oversight in AI-assisted coding /research/article/mcgill-team-awarded-cifar-ai-safety-catalyst-grant-advance-developer-oversight-ai-assisted-coding º£½ÇÉçÇø team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:05:54 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 32995 at /research Three º£½ÇÉçÇø researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants /research/article/three-mcgill-researchers-receive-sshrc-partnership-engage-grants SSHRC funding will support partnered research in health, culture, and education in Quebec and internationally, including supporting informal caregivers through hospital-at-home programs. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:36:20 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 32975 at /research