Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative

Martin Chalfie

24 – 26 September 2019

Martin Chalfie, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008, visited three cities in Canada for a Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative event held in partnership with AstraZeneca. He met students and researchers, delivered lectures and participated in on-stage discussions at the following institutions:

    • Ryerson University, Toronto
    • University of Toronto
    • Queen’s University, Kingston
    • McGill University, Montreal

    Five myths about scientists

    Lecture video ‘GFP: Lighting Up Life’

Discover more

Applying for jobs can be daunting, but there are simple ways for early-career scientists to ensure their applications stand out. Through the , Nobel Laureates…

2018_NPII_Spain (14)

© Nobel Media. Photo: Alexander Mahmoud

Early-career scientists face difficult decisions when building their career in research, and indeed about whether a career in research is right for them at all.…

NPII_Canada_2019_355.jpg

© Nobel Media. Photo: A. Mahmoud.

Hard work has been part of every laureate’s journey towards the Nobel Prize. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi spent time in the lab on the morning of her…

Elizabeth Blackburn NPII

Elizabeth Blackburn speaks at a Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative event

Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative

Discover our events