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Building 21, McGill's Interdisciplinary Idea Lab

Building 21 is McGill University's interdisciplinary idea lab, designed to accelerate innovative research projects that transcend traditional academic boundaries. It offers a fellowship program for scholars from various faculties to explore unconventional ideas.

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2017
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Building 21 is an interdisciplinary idea laboratory based at McGill University in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2017, it supports students, staff, and faculty in pursuing unconventional research across various academic disciplines. The organization aims to foster creativity and innovation by providing a collaborative space for exploration and experimentation.

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Building 21 invests in unconventional research projects that transcend traditional academic boundaries. It welcomes scholars from all disciplines and levels of study, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and exploration of ideas that may not fit within conventional research paradigms.

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Building 21 offers a collaborative space for exploration, mentorship, and funding for original projects through its BLUE Fellowship program.

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Q: What is the BLUE Fellowship? A: The BLUE Fellowship is a semester-long interdisciplinary residency that allows scholars to pursue original projects outside traditional research domains. Q: Who can apply? A: The fellowship is open to McGill graduate students, including those from the Mila Institute.

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