The McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) is a transdisciplinary research organization driving societal change for a sustainable future. We are the University's convenor, catalyst, connector, and overall leader of sustainability research.
The MSSI develops transdisciplinary research programs that address sustainability systems, focused on several nexus topics.
With a $10M fund, we support many bold and transdisciplinary sustainability projects annually.
Meet our 2025 Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grant recipients here.
The MSSI is building a transdisciplinary community of researchers interested in a collaborative, systems-level approach to solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Use our directory to find sustainability research units and MSSI members working on sustainability at McGill, or view our calendar to find upcoming sustainability events.
Our research themes were designed to foster robust transdisciplinary teams well-suited to address complex sustainability challenges and leverage additional funding. As multi-year programs, they allow researchers with varying expertise to build meaningful collaborative relationships that will last and bolster McGill’s capacity for innovative sustainability research.
The MSSI offers many opportunities to conduct sustainability research at McGill, including research funding, a scholars program, and a cross-departmental 9-month fellowship.
Reach out or become a member today to take advantage of networking, grant development, media opportunities, and more.
