122 McGill research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total…
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Gambling addiction treatment underused in Quebec, study finds
Researchers highlight need for earlier screening and outreach. A new study finds public specialized gambling addiction treatment services are underused in Quebec,...
July 13, 2026
Reducing vehicle emissions could prevent thousands of deaths in Canada
Researchers identify policy mix that could help cut ultrafine particle pollution in cities. A shift to cleaner transportation could prevent more than...
July 13, 2026
Long hours, lack of social support undermine caregivers’ well-being, study finds
McGill researchers say spending more than 20 hours a week on caregiving is associated with poorer mental health, and that policymakers should...
July 13, 2026
Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven
Study of three cities finds Montreal leads progress on closing equity gaps. Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live...
July 13, 2026
Study yields new insights on what makes conversation engaging
While speaking style does matter, willingness to extend a conversation depends primarily on interest in the topic, McGill researcher says. What makes a...
July 13, 2026
Shirin Abbasinejad Enger awarded the 2025 Inclusive Excellence Prize by the Canadian Cancer Society
“Dr Enger’s career trajectory is a testament to resilience and excellence,” says Dr Eduardo Franco, a cancer epidemiologist at McGill University who nominated...
July 10, 2026