< News | Monday, January 31, 2022

We’ve launched the Ignite Grant!

We’re excited to announce the inaugural launch of the Ignite Grant, an initiative of the University of Toronto’s BRN to provide annual research funding to support Black faculty, librarians, and post-doctoral scholars working broadly in any disciplinary category at U of T. To find out more details, check our Opportunities page!

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‘Matching momentum:’ Black Research Network celebrates five years of supporting research excellence

The Black Research Network (BRN) will mark five years of strengthening the research capacity of Black scholars at the University of Toronto in October.

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News | Thursday, September 3, 2026

Suzi Oliveira de Lima named the Black Research Network’s inaugural associate director of mentorship

Suzi Oliveira de Lima has been named associate director, mentorship at the Black Research Network (BRN).

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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.

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