Bringing philosophers into productive engagement with scientists, policy makers and the public.
ABOUT US
The challenges facing contemporary society are complex and multi-faceted, and do not fall neatly within disciplinary boundaries.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, founded in 2008, is a global leader in interdisciplinary research and training that responds to these challenges.
Inspired by Joseph Rotman’s recognition of the distinctive capacity of philosophy to clarify thinking about complex questions and to bridge intellectual divides, the Institute brings the benefits of philosophical thinking to the scientific community and the broader public.
ROTMAN NEWS
Summer 2025 Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Fund (GIRAF) Recipients
The Rotman Institute is a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary training at the intersection of the sciences and humanities. In the summer of 2025, [...]
Rotman 2025 Think Tank Award Recipients
Spring 2025 marks a new chapter for the Rotman Institute of Philosophy as we continue to champion bold, interdisciplinary research through the Rotman Interdisciplinary [...]
Rotman 2024 Think Tank Award Recipients
This Spring 2024, the Rotman Institute of Philosophy was proud to launch the Rotman Interdisciplinary Think Tank Award Program, inviting core and associate faculty [...]
Summer 2023 Graduate Research Projects
The Rotman Institute is the home for interdisciplinary training the sciences and humanities. In the summer of 2023, 13 of our graduate student members [...]
INSTITUTE FUNDING
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is jointly funded through donations by the Rotman Family Foundation, and funds from Western University. Additional funding has been granted from other organizations, listed below. This funding is integral to the ongoing work of the Institute, and very appreciated.
