The Rotman Institute is a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary training at the intersection of the sciences and humanities. In the summer of 2025, the Institute proudly launched a new funding initiative: the Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Fund (GIRAF). Graduate students were invited to apply for positions on these research teams, with individual awards [...]
The Rotman Institute is the home for interdisciplinary training the sciences and humanities. In the summer of 2023, 13 of our graduate student members were awarded funding to support their wide ranging research projects from Artificial Intelligence to Quantum Spacetime; from Children's Medical Decision-Making to the Study of Psychedelic Experiences. View the summaries below [...]
Spring 2025 marks a new chapter for the Rotman Institute of Philosophy as we continue to champion bold, interdisciplinary research through the Rotman Interdisciplinary Think Tank Award Program. Now in its second year, the program invites core and associate faculty to propose visionary projects that address complex research challenges aligned with the Institute’s evolving [...]
This Spring 2024, the Rotman Institute of Philosophy was proud to launch the Rotman Interdisciplinary Think Tank Award Program, inviting core and associate faculty members to submit bold, interdisciplinary proposals that tackle grand research challenges aligned with the Institute’s strategic priorities. This new program builds on the success of previous initiatives by supporting collaborative [...]
Last fall, the Rotman Institute of Philosophy invited members to submit innovative and early-stage research projects to the 2022 Rotman Catalyst Grants Program Competition. The program promises to award up to $50,000 with a maximum of up to $20,000 per grant for a funding period of 2 years. These grants are offered once [...]
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is currently inviting graduate students to apply for membership. The Institute’s mission is to catalyze and lead the production of interdisciplinary research by uniting philosophers with scientists, policy makers and the general public. Our open-concept, collaborative work space is housed in the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, along with the Brain and Mind [...]
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is currently inviting graduate students to apply for either resident or non-resident membership. The Institute's mission is to catalyze and lead the production of interdisciplinary research by uniting philosophers with scientists, policy makers and the general public. Our open-concept, collaborative work space is housed in the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, along with [...]
It's been another year, and we've had another round of fantastic entries to our annual Philosophical Photography Contest. As in years past, people were invited to submit photos that managed to capture an abstract philosophical concept in a creative way. Once again, our judges had a very difficult time choosing a winner. Photos were judged [...]
The Rotman Institute YouTube channel continues to grow, and is currently up to over 3,300 subscribers. With videos from our annual speakers series, Institute hosted academic conferences, and unique events like our Rotman Dialogues, our channel includes content on a range of philosophical topics and areas. Listed below are our top 10 most popular [...]
As we've done for the past two years, once again, the Rotman Institute will be recognizing World Philosophy Day with the launch of our annual philosophical photography contest. Philosophical concepts may be abstract and difficult to convey. Can a photograph show what we cannot say? Can you capture a philosophical concept in a photograph? [...]
