Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Rich, innovative and diverse, research at the Faculty of Social Sciences fosters social innovation, disseminates knowledge, and promotes public policy development, all while creating research partnerships with the public and private sectors and community organizations.

$16M

In total research funding

37%

increase in research intensity since 2016

50%

of research funded by tri-council agencies

News and awards

Newly appointed members!

Congratulations to our faculty members!

The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate the newly appointed members of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Class of 2022 (Professor André Lecours) and the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists (Professors Abel Brodeur, Nafissa Ismail)! These are the highest distinction that can be awarded to those engaged in scholarly endeavours or working in the arts or sciences in Canada. These members of our faculty have demonstrated research excellence.