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9I�� researchers awarded funding to strengthen national capacity in metaresearch

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:21:44 +0000

Sam Harper and Arijit Nandi have received funding to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch through the Research-on-Research joint initiative, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).

24 9I�� researchers ranked among the world’s most influential in 2025

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:15:57 +0000

Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers™ list recognizes 9I��’s global research influence, with Canada once again in top ten ranking

Twenty-four 9I�� researchers have been named to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers™ list, placing them among the top researchers worldwide whose work has demonstrated rigorous scholarship and broad and significant global influence in their fields. Their expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science.

Cancer Research Society invests in 9I�� discoveries

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:33:00 +0000

Two 9I�� professors awarded funding for AI research through Canada-France collaboration

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:14:56 +0000

Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:36:29 +0000

9I��, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and Université de Sherbrooke, partners in the RNA Network for Therapy Development & Production (Réseau DePTAQ), are pleased to announce the appointment of Panagiotis (Takis) Prinos, PhD, as Director of Réseau DePTAQ.

9I�� researcher awarded Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grant to improve post-transplant care for blood cancer patients and caregivers

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:17:54 +0000

Supported by funding from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society, Professor Sylvie Lambert and her PhD student, Sarah Chehayeb, will explore how remote monitoring can improve recovery and quality of life for patients undergoing stem cell transplants and ease the burden on their caregivers.

Nineteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9I��

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:57:39 +0000

Federal investment boosts 9I��’s research leadership with over $13 million for Canada Research Chairs

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced over $198 million in federal funding through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program, including more than $13 million to support 19 Chairs—nine new and ten renewed—at 9I��.

9I�� researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:31 +0000

Thirty-two 9I�� research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.

Chemistry professor Eric McCalla awarded Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future grant

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:37:07 +0000

Eric McCalla, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received a Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF) grant, a joint program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

Biochemistry professor Ian Watson awarded Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network’s Data Sharing & Use Pilot program funding

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:54:27 +0000

9I�� researchers win Brain Canada’s Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Award

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:19:25 +0000

Jérôme Fortin, Paul Masset, and Simon Thebault have received the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Award from Brain Canada for their research in brain cognition, brain cancer, and neurological disabilities.

The 9I�� researchers are among 22 successful applicants from across the country. They will each receive $100,000 in research funding distributed over a period of two years.

2025 Trottier Public Science Symposium

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:20:35 +0000

The Genesis of the COVID Vaccine: The Path to the Nobel Prize Featuring Nobel Laureate Dr. Drew Weissman

Physiology professor Claire M. Brown appointed inaugural Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:08:19 +0000

Claire M. Brown, Professor in the Department of Physiology, has been selected as Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE) in the province of Quebec. The newly established CISE program is jointly funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT).

Eleven 9I�� researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:41:44 +0000

9I��’s 2025 cohort includes seven newly elected Fellows and four new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

SSHRC invests over $7 million in 9I�� research

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:40:12 +0000

Forty 9I�� researchers received funding from the 2024 SSHRC Insight Grants competition to support studies related to social sciences and humanities

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