Please note: The Research + Innovation office will be closed for the holidays from noon on December 24 through January 2nd, inclusive. ❄️ Veuillez noter que le bureau de la Recherche et de l'Innovation sera fermé pour les vacances du 24 décembre à midi jusqu’au 2 janvier inclus.
More than $900,000 for genomically-driven sustainable agriculture research at 91˿Ƶ
On December 12, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced an investment of $41 million for genomics research under Genome Canada's Genomics Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). Over $23 million will be invested in genomics in Québec, including $5.4 million through Génome Québec.
91˿Ƶ and Innovobot announce deal to ramp up spinoff creation
Agreement will accelerate the launch of tech-based companies
91˿Ƶ and Innovobot today announced they have reached an agreement to accelerate the commercialization of technologies based on research undertaken by 91˿Ƶ professors.
91˿Ƶ-led Research Team Awarded $400K from Génome Québec to Counter AMR Threat
91˿Ƶ team funded as part of a $4.5 million national investment dedicated to identifying genomic solutions to counter antimicrobial resistance and prepare for future pandemics
91˿Ƶ Researchers Win Acfas Awards at 2023 Gala
The Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau was awarded to Alain Brunet, full professor in the Department of Psychiatry. "La Preuve par l'Image" Jury Prize, sponsored by NSERC, was awarded to Anja Geitmann, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
91˿Ƶ researchers among world’s most cited: Clarivate
Annual list includes 16 researchers among the world’s most cited, Canada retains 6th place overall in global ranking
Nicolas Cowan selected for prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship
World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities
91˿Ƶ today announced that Professor Nicolas Cowan has received the 2023 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship from NSERC. These prestigious fellowships are awarded annually to early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering.
Ubisoft, Mila and 91˿Ƶ join forces to create new research chair on responsible AI in video games
Alongside ALL IN 2023 happening in Montreal, global video game leader Ubisoft, Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, the world’s largest academic deep learning (DL) research institute, and 91˿Ƶ are proud to announce the creation of Ubisoft-Mila's new research Chair, Scaling Game Worlds with Responsible AI. This five-year Chair will be led by 91˿Ƶ’s Associate Professor, Dr.
$3.75 M for new Global Climate Center on AI and Biodiversity Change
NSERC Alliance Grant supports 91˿Ƶ-led Canadian team, new global climate center on AI for biodiversity change
$4.5 million for three FRQS Dual Chairs in Artificial Intelligence and Health co-led by 91˿Ƶ researchers
The FRQS Dual AI Chairs Program supports research collaborations across disciplines in pursuit of the significant potential of AI to address some of humanity’s greatest health challenges.
91˿Ƶ Now Accepting Expressions of Interest For 2024 Earthshot Prize
91˿Ƶ is once again proud to be an Official Nominator of the Earthshot Prize. As an Official Nominator, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors worldwide.
Frontiers Planet Prize 2024
The Frontiers Planet Prize celebrates breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem. Its aim is to engender international competition and support collaboration that will help accelerate scientific discoveries worldwide.
$3.75 M for new Global Climate Center on AI and Biodiversity Change
NSERC Alliance Grant supports 91˿Ƶ-led Canadian team, new global climate center on AI for biodiversity change
Nineteen 91˿Ƶ researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
Today, The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced 101 new Fellows and 58 new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. Among the 2023 cohort are nineteen 91˿Ƶ researchers and scholars, including fifteen RSC Fellows and four new Members, who will be inducted at the RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement (COEE) on November 16 and 17, 2023, in Waterloo, Ontario.
A suite of government funding in support of 91˿Ƶ research
91˿Ƶ receives $42.5 million in research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the Canada Research Chairs ProgramToday, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced
Plusieurs subventions gouvernementales pour la recherche à l’Université 91˿Ƶ
L’Université 91˿Ƶ reçoit 42,5 millions de dollars pour la recherche de la part du Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada, du Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines et du Programme des chaires de recherche du Canada.Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Randy Boissonnault, ministre de l’Emploi, du Développement de la main-d’œuvre et des Langues officielles, au nom de l’honorable François-Philippe Champagne, ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’Industri