Futurs numériques IVADO, a flagship event showcasing student research, will return for its 5th edition this coming October. This event provides an opportunity to discover the work of IVADO’s student and postdoctoral community. Particular emphasis will be placed on science communication, as well as on the concrete applications and societal implications of the research projects […] Read more

2025 Conference of the Québec Society of CriminologyRethinking Practices in Criminal Justice The program has been unveiled, and Forensia will be well represented! Anne Crocker, Director of Research and University Teaching at the Philippe-Pinel National Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Full Professor at the Université de Montréal, will give a lecture on October 29 titled:New […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. La  7e Journée scientifique du Département de neurosciences aura eu lieu le 10 décembre 2025, en présentiel, à l’amphithéâtre Ernest-Cormier (K-500) et au hall d’honneur du pavillon Roger-Gaudry. JE M’INSCRIS! Inscription gratuite (mais obligatoire) avec pause-café et lunch. Nous profiterons de l’occasion pour célébrer la fête de Noël du département où un cocktail incluant […] Read more

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 12: Eventbrite - Neuroconnexions The Neural Signaling and Circuitry Research Group (SNC) at the University of Montreal, led by Matthieu Vanni, Andrea Green, and Ravi Rungta, is hosting the third edition of the Neuroconnexions event! This is an excellent opportunity for members of the neuroscience community to share and discuss their research […] Read more

On October 30, the IMAGINE Center at CHU Sainte-Justine was inaugurated to study the structure, function, and connectivity of the brain from the neonatal stage to the end of adolescence. Credit: CHU Sainte-Justine The IMAGINE Center at CHU Sainte-Justine, co-directed by Professors Gregory Lodygensky and Patricia Conrod, is advancing research in neurodevelopment and pediatric precision […] Read more

The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), Nature and Technologies sector, has launched the second edition of the Rising Star Award, which aims to recognize the scientific impact of Quebec researchers in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This award, valued at $10,000, celebrates a researcher’s scientific excellence, leadership, and commitment to their academic community. The […] Read more

  Patient Evaluation and Management Special Guest: Me Marie-Eve Corney-Robichaud, President of the CETM The lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals and hospital administrators about the legal tools available for handling non-compliance with CETM rulings can lead to severe consequences. This is the conclusion drawn by Coroner Me Géhane Kamel in her report on the […] Read more

The CRCHUM is proud to host the National Conference of the Canadian Society for Chronobiology. This event will take place at the CRCHUM from May 25 to 27, 2025, at the Pierre Péladeau Amphitheatre – CHUM, bringing together approximately 150 national and international experts in biological rhythms, health, psychiatry, and neuroscience. The program will include […] Read more

Call for Expressions of Interest - Activities and Tools for the Prudent Use of Generative AI in Higher Education - Pôle interordres de Montréal - Artificial Intelligence Deadline: November 8, 2024 Context This call for expressions of interest follows the Reflection Day held on May 31, 2023, which focused on the responsible use of generative […] Read more

Funding Amount: £3 to £7 million per project Duration: Up to 5 years Key Dates: Full application deadline: December 5, 2024 Objective: This grant aims to fund projects advancing our understanding of the biological, psychological, and/or social mechanisms by which heat impacts anxiety, depression, and psychosis in the most affected global populations. The Wellcome Trust […] Read more

ArcticNet - Partnered Research Program Funding Amount: Between $25,000 and $400,000 per year, for a maximum period of 3 years. Themes: The Partnered Research Program funds projects aligned with priorities in well-being, infrastructure, energy, ecosystems, and economy. Projects must actively engage Northern and Indigenous partners to ensure a meaningful integration of academic, local, and Indigenous […] Read more

ArcticNet - Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit Program Funding Amount: Between $15,000 and $25,000 Objective: The aim is to support knowledge exchange, capacity building, and community-based research aligned with Inuit priorities and community needs. This grant facilitates connections between community members and researchers, equipping them with the skills needed to co-develop proposals and address pressing local challenges […] Read more

Don’t miss the upcoming GRSV conference at the University of Montreal, supported by Nikon Optical Canada. Monday, November 4, 2024, 12:15 PM 3744 Jean-Brillant, Room 104 Probing the Timescale of Perception with White Noise Optogenetic Simulation Jackson Cone, PhD Hotchkiss Brain Institute For more information: 📧 elvire.vaucher@umontreal.ca or matthieu.vanni@umontreal.ca View the full GRSV Nikon conference […] Read more

Jean-François Bouchard’s Laboratory, BPharm, PhD Professor School of Optometry Development and Function of the Visual Nervous System: Effects of Cannabinoids and Fetal Alcohol Exposure Pascale Parent (Master's Student) Ismaël Bachand (PhD Student) Guillaume Bellemare (PhD Student) Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 4:00 PM Location: Room 1120, Pavillon Paul-G.-Desmarais Refreshments will be served, and pizza will […] Read more

France-Canada Research Fund Internal Deadline: Applications must be submitted to udem-international@umontreal.ca by November 18, 2024.   Description: This program provides financial support for new scientific projects between French and Canadian teams that have not previously collaborated.   Funding: Between $8,000 and $15,000 CAD for a period of two years. Note that 90% of the funding […] Read more

  https://forensia.ca/conferences/ Each year, Forensia offers a series of free, public lunchtime scientific conferences. At this link, you can find the 2024-2025 schedule, with more conferences to be added over time. Check out our new conference series: Forensic Psychiatry Lunchtimes.   Upcoming Conferences November 6, 2024 WHEN WOMEN SPEAK UP, THEY'RE CALLED "CRAZY" Experiences of […] Read more

Join us for the first in-person edition of the Canadian Consciousness Research Symposium! Our two-day event aims to unite consciousness researchers in Canada and beyond.   November 14-15 2024 Pavillon Roger-Gaudry, Université de Montréal Keynote speaker talks will also be available online Themes: Neural mechanisms of consciousness / Disorders of consciousness / Delirium / Sleep […] Read more

The goal of this program is to promote Science and Society dialogue. While many Quebecers show an increasing interest in research and find value in participating in scientific activities, the scientific community is sharing its work and resulting innovations, while experiencing the societal impact of its research. This connection strengthens public trust in science and […] Read more

International Partners of the ERA-NET NEURON Network Present the 2024 Best Neuroscience Paper Awards (EPNA) This year, the ERA-NET NEURON network, including the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQ-S), has launched two 2024 Best Neuroscience Paper Awards aimed at recognizing outstanding research publications by early-career researchers and promoting their work within the broader […] Read more

ERC Synergy Grants support a small group of two to four Principal Investigators (PIs) (and their teams) to jointly tackle ambitious research problems that could not be addressed individually. Synergy projects should allow for substantial advances at the frontiers of knowledge, stemming from, for instance, interdisciplinary scientific fields, new and productive research paths, or new […] Read more

TO DISCOVER! LUNCHTIME SERIES ON FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY A monthly event not to be missed! A new series of conferences on forensic psychiatry In collaboration with Forensia, the Department of Psychiatry at the Philippe-Pinel National Institute of Legal Psychiatry has developed a series of conferences running through spring 2025. Once a month, delve into the theoretical […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Lancement du livre « Notre cerveau à tous les niveaux. Du Big Bang à la conscience sociale » – Une exploration captivante des mystères du cerveau SENSUM est heureux de vous inviter au lancement du nouveau livre de Bruno Dubuc, ancien étudiant en neurosciences de l’UdeM et vulgarisateur […] Read more

Distress, Mental Health, and Violence in Youth Understanding to Better Prevent and Intervene This symposium will provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of the determinants of violence related to distress and mental health issues. Speakers will address secondary or tertiary prevention perspectives for adolescents or young adults already in contact with mental health intervention […] Read more