McGill’s 2026 cohort includes President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini, recognized for his leadership in building stronger and more innovative Canadian universities, and championing their vital role
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Maimouna Mbengue will advance maternal health in Senegal; Mikal Nazarani will foster youth storytelling in Parc-Extension
Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively
Award funds a year abroad, providing the opportunity to immerse oneself in a new language, culture and community
Mai Ababneh will develop culturally sensitive, empowering sex education resources for young Arabs and Muslims in Montreal; Sam Liptay’s focus will be on advancing sustainable...
The McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) allows researchers from different Faculties to collaborate on innovative sustainability research
Awards recognize early-career academic researchers, providing them with a $250,000 research grant over two years