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Research Capacity Building

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Connecting researchers to foster research collaboration and capacity building


Research Collaborations
McGill is one of the highest-ranking research-intensive universities in North America, and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences plays a leading role. We highly value and are committed to international research partnerships. International researchers are invited to communicate with their peers at the McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to find synergies in joint research projects. For contact information, please view the complete list of our Schools, Departments, Institutions, Centres and Units.

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Global Health Programs
McGill Global Health Programs and its partners draw on the expertise and resources of one of the world’s leading educational and research institutions to offer high-quality education and training, enhance capacity in resource-limited settings, and build strategic partnerships with national and international stakeholders to exchange knowledge and skills, ensure knowledge translation, and support advocacy and implementation of policies.

  • Summer Institute in Infectious Diseases & Global Health
    Each year, the McGill Summer Institute in Infectious Diseases & Global Health offers courses featuring internationally renowned faculty, diverse participant groups, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. Visit the .

Onsite/blended learning programs for young researchers


Developing Research Capacity in Neurosciences
The Montreal Neurological Institute has its long history of international relations with its former alumni, fellows and trainees all over the world. Particularly, the MNI’s tie with China has started from its beginning with the mentorship of Dr. Penfield to Dr. Zhao Yi-Cheng, the “father” of the Chinese Society of Neurosurgery. We highly value and continue our passion and commitment for international partnerships.

  • We offer various training programs and workshops from time to time, and we accept a wide range of research exchanges and limited capacities of clinical observerships.
  • With our Open Science Initiative, we are completely open to the full spectrum of neuroscience research.

Graduate Studies: MD/PhD, MSc, PhD, Postdocs


Short term research training programs are available at the MD/PhD, MSc, PhD and Postdoctoral levels, for a period of 6 to 12 months. In addition, there is the possibility for dual/ joint diploma and other cotutelle programs.

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