Our Faculty of Science’s research-intensive centres and institutes take a collaborative approach to transforming our world through science.

Leading researchers from across McMaster University work with industry and academic partners from around the world. Together, they explore and solve complex challenges through fundamental and applied research.

Our centres are also catalysts for education and engagement. Postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students have unique opportunities to work alongside experienced faculty and engage with the community to advance scientific literacy.

The centres and institutes in our Faculty of Science are among more than 70 research centres at McMaster University. These centres play a key role in attracting renowned researchers, developing the next generation of researchers and further strengthening McMaster’s leadership as Canada’s most research-intensive university.