Not sure what we mean by ideas and projects that are "different" and multi/cross-discipline? Projects can be entirely arts focused, science focused, or a mix. Here are a few examples from past projects:
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- How can words be transferred in a mathematical language in order to construct a model for detecting the sublime in a poem?
- How do we understand people from their subjective point of view?
- Visualizing chronic pain with art and virtual reality
- Quantitative Models of Opinion
- Investigating and visualising negative entropy in quantum information
- Building Radical Futures from Nostalgia and Fantasy
- Orally and visually narrating embodied, land-based [hi]stories from rural communities
- Se réapproprier notre capacité d'attention: le pouvoir de la lecture à l'ère numérique - The Living-Dead Project: Can we mitigate Global Warming by reinventing our cemeteries?
- A Thousand Tibetan Plateaus: On Self-Immolation, Trauma and the Insufficiency of Place

Learn more about these projects, and many others, here.

Open to all McGill students who are in good academic standing and to students who have graduated from McGill in the past 12 months. Students who have already been employed by Building 21 or received a fellowship from Building 21 are not eligible.

‍IMPORTANT NOTE : As this fellowship is time-intensive, undergraduate students are asked to apply ONLY if taking classes part time.

‍Students may apply individually or in pairs, though individual applications will be given priority due to the high volume of applicants. Graduate students will need to confirm that they have received permission from their supervisor.

Fellows will be required to work out of—and be physically present at—Building 21 for a minimum of 15 hours per week over the course of the semester-long Fellowship. In-person presence at B21 leads to essential interdisciplinary connections and conversations. Fellows are also encouraged to work with partner laboratories and facilities. Fellows will be asked to present their work to the community at the end of the Fellowship.
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We guarantee that we will not use any idea for future projects without consent; however, please stipulate in your application if you would like your idea to remain confidential if you are not selected for the fellowship.

Be present at B21 at least 15 hours a week.

This includes:
- Developing and presenting your project
- Coming to at least one lightning talk (brainstorming session) per week
- Attending regularly scheduled talks and discussions (such as I’m Not Sure, Radical Future, etc.)
- Talking to other scholars about your projects
- Schedule regular project check-ins (at least twice per month) with Anita Parmar or Ollivier Dyens
- Be an active, generous, rigorous, and tolerant member of the community
- Follow our community guidelines, which can be found here.

To apply, students will be asked to ‘wow’ the selection committee in the manner they prefer. This means choosing whatever platform they feel will best highlight both their ideas and personal strengths (video, text, music, filmed performance, unusual and original research work, etc.).

The application should highlight the originality, boldness, and creativity of the idea submitted. We are looking for students who are passionate, engaged, autonomous, and are obsessed with knowledge and learning.

‍Important: articulate the unknown that you're trying to uncover! In your application, think about the question or the unknown that you are trying to get at, and articulate it in your application.

Due to the expected large volume of applications, please aim for maximum impact as opposed to length. We strongly recommend keeping videos and similar applications to be viewed within 3-5 minutes.

Short-listed students may be called for an interview during which they will be expected to explain their rationale for applying, and their overall goals.

You can still be part of the B21 community! More information will be soon available.

You must abide by all of McGill’s rules and regulations.

In case of emergency, do not hesitate to reach out to any of the numbers below:
- McGill Security Services: 514-398-6378
- General Security Inquiries: 514-398-4556
- Emergencies: 514-398-3000

B21 is a shared space and community; please treat it as such. Our collective actions ensure that the space remains safe, secure, and clean.

DO:
- Introduce yourself to, and get to know, anyone you don’t know at B21.
- Treat everyone at B21 with respect and dignity.
- Check the space before you leave to ensure that you’ve left no trace.
- Wash your own dishes.
- Tidy up when necessary.
- Adopt a proactive attitude in caring for the space.
- Treat the computers & VR gear gently.
- If you move furniture for an event, please reset before you leave.
- Take off your shoes or boots when you come in.

DON’T:
- Let anyone unknown in, unless they are here for an event, in which case it is the responsibility of the event host to verify that they are allowed access.
- Let anyone exit through the emergency exits, unless there is an emergency.
- Drink alcohol in B21 when there is not an official permit. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in automatic suspension of access to Building 21.
- Use the space as a study space for your degree requirements.
- Use the space outside of normal hours (M-F; 9am-5pm) without consulting with B21 staff

‍N.B. We welcome everybody, and are committed to creating an equitable environment.