Help create experiences that change students' lives by investing in the Gault Research Awards and the summer work experience.
A vital complement to the classroom
Field learning is an enriching experience that enhances the university journey. It allows students to take ownership of their education beyond the classroom. Research sparks their curiosity, helps them acquire new knowledge, and deepens their understanding of nature.
At the service of nature
With your support, we can apply the scientific research conducted at Gault to conservation, the environment, and biodiversity. Through their research, students will expand their knowledge and contribute to developing sustainable solutions to the challenges our society faces.
A concrete impact on students' lives
The Gault Research Awards provide financial support to students, helping them expand their theoretical and methodological knowledge. The awards fund research activities, including the purchase of scientific equipment, lodging, and travel.
“I was really excited,” says Miklosi, of receiving a $6,000 award. For starters, “it meant that my research had good standing, and that people believed in it.” It was the first time she had conducted an experiment in the outdoors. “I was a little nervous, but the facilities are really well taken care of, and everyone who works there is super helpful,” she says. "[My time at Gault] really helped grow my field experience as well as my experimental research skills.”
For Greyson He, receiving the Gault Research Award for the self-initiated project felt like a vote of confidence and encouragement to keep at it. “I’m recognized as an independent researcher, and then being able to pull funding and do something that I really am passionate about – in an environment that I really love…That was personally and academically rewarding for me.”
When asked to describe their work experience at Gault in one word, Greg Roberts replied: "Fun. While I could mention the diversity of opportunities, transferable skills, and hands-on experience I gained – all of which are valuable and true – for me, the internship was, above all, fun. I had the best coworkers. I got to play in the mud, spend entire workdays on the lake and in the woods, write about my nerdy interests, and share my passion for science with the world. I got paid to do what I love. It was just so much fun!"
"To conduct my experiment, I used the experimental floating dock of Lac Hertel, which contains experimental units called mesocosms. They allowed me to reproduce natural aquatic phenomena that are difficult to reproduce in a traditional laboratory setting. The results of this research will help shed light on the potential sources of contaminants in Quebec and Canada's freshwaters."
A natural love story
The Gault Nature Reserve protects a precious remnant of ancestral forest. This ancient forest, virtually untouched since colonization, provides a unique setting for research and educational activities.
Continuing to preserve
Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault, a McGill alumnus, acquired his property on Mont Saint-Hilaire in 1913. Faced with rapid regional development, he fought tirelessly to protect the ecological integrity of his land. In 1958, he bequeathed the property to McGill University, confident that the institution could safeguard its preservation for future generations.
A renowned forest
Renowned scientists have explored the vast forests of Mont Saint-Hilaire, now world-renowned for the diversity of its minerals, fauna and flora. The first scientific studies date back to 1859.
