Congratulations to Dr. Maziar Divangahi who was appointed a new Canada Research Chair in Trained Immunity (Tier 1).
McGill University received $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs, including six new appointments and 10 renewals. The funding will help drive innovative research across diverse fields.
The Canada Research Chairs Program, a tri-agency initiative supported by Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, invests approximately $311 million annually to recruit and retain leading researchers across Canada.
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McGill awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs. From fundamental physics to child well-being, McGill researchers advance discovery across disciplines. McGill News. May 13, 2026. by Robin Koning.
Government of Canada invests over $168 million in Canada’s research ecosystem. Press Release for Spring 2026 Recipients (cycle 2025-1). May 13, 2026.