Topics: Awards
Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science receive GCRC funding
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Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
Mari Fujita and Ouri Scott awarded 2026 Margolese Design for Living Prize
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One of the highest design accolades in Canada, the $50,000 Margolese Prize spotlights designers whose work encourages a greater understanding of the built environment.
Dr. Rachel Scholes awarded $1M Wall Fellowship to advance protection of waterways
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UBC Applied Science researcher will develop new ways to keep toxic tire chemicals out of salmon-bearing streams.
UBC researchers building foundations for research impact through Health Research BC's Engage Award
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Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC) announced the inaugural recipients of the Engage Award, supporting 50 teams across BC to strengthen collaboration, shared priorities, and the future of knowledge mobilization.
10 projects led by UBC Applied Science researchers awarded $1.08M in federal funding
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
A total of 121 projects led by UBC researchers were awarded $16.6 million through SSHRC Partnership Development, Insight, and Insight Development Grants programs.
UBC Okanagan engineering professors recognized with national CSCE honours
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UBCO School of Engineering professors Dr. Shahria Alam and Dr. Qian Chen have received prestigious national honours from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for their outstanding contributions to engineering.
Professor Bern Klein Receives MetSoc Research Excellence Award
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Bern Klein has been named the 2026 recipient of the MetSoc Research Excellence Award, one of the most prestigious honours in the field of metallurgy and materials science in Canada.
Exceptional UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2026 Dean's Awards
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Ten staff and faculty members have been recognized for their exemplary contributions to the Faculty.
Four UBC Engineering experts among 2025 Faculty Research Award recipients
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Anas Chaaban and Mahmudur Fatmi of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, Xiaoxiao Li of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Carl de Boer of the School of Biomedical Engineering were recognized for their research excellence and scholarly…
Four UBC engineers receive Order of the White Rose scholarships
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The students are among the recipients of the scholarship program honouring the 14 women killed at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989.