BRN Archive

Black Research Network Doctoral Writing and Completion Award
The Black Research Network (BRN) Doctoral Writing and Completion Award provides dedicated time and financial support to help Black-identifying, full-time...
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Black Research Network Postdoctoral Award
The Black Research Network (BRN) Postdoctoral Award provides funding to support the recruitment of Black-identifying postdoctoral scholars at the University...
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News | Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BRN, U of T and University of the West Indies fund research on climate resilience, health and AI
Five research teams have received funding through the University of Toronto’s Black Research Network, the Office of the Vice-President, International and the University of the West Indies. 
Black Research Network Co-Sponsorships
The Black Research Network (BRN) at the University of Toronto invites requests for co-sponsorship of initiatives that align with its mission for the period...
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News | Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Black Graduate Scholar Award recipients announced in Geography and Planning
The Department of Geography and Planning and the Black Research Network are proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar Award in Geography and Planning.
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News | Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Announcing the BRN Faculty Fellows 3.0
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0.
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News | Thursday, April 9, 2026
BRN symposium spotlights collaboration across research, community and practice
The Black Research Network (BRN) Research Symposium 2026 focused on what it means to transform research into impact.
News | Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia
To support students with non-traditional pathways to academia, Anuli Ndubuisi developed the Minority Scholars’ Professional Identity Development Conceptual Model.  
News | Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Announcing the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 recipients
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0. 
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News | Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Heart disease marker varies by African ancestry: BRN Faculty Fellow research 
Cardiovascular disease remains the second leading cause of death in Canada, after cancer.  One marker drawing increased attention is lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol-related...