Paul Masset and David Rolnick awarded 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships

Professors Paul Masset (Psychology) and David Rolnick (Computer Science) have been named Sloan Research Fellows.
They are among the 126 early-career researchers who are the latest recipients of the prestigious two-year, $75,000 fellowship sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and evaluated based on their research accomplishments, creativity and potential to become leaders in their fields. The winners were announced today.
“The Sloan Research Fellowships celebrate the exceptional talent of Professors Masset and Rolnick, whose work exemplifies McGill’s leadership in artificial-intelligence research and innovation,” said Dominique Bérubé, Vice-President of Research and Innovation. “McGill has long played a pivotal role in the AI ecosystem, driving advances that tackle real-world challenges, from neuroscience to climate solutions. These awards reaffirm the strength and impact of McGill’s interdisciplinary approach to AI, positioning us among the leading institutions in this transformative field.”