Research and innovation

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The University of Ottawa ranks among Canada’s top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Driving research into the future

As the University of Ottawa charts its vision for the next decade, we are taking research and innovation in a new direction, building on our strengths to better understand and improve the world around us.

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Canada Research Chairs

Canada Excellence Research Chair

$432M

Research revenue

Advancing society through research-driven policy

The Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach connects uOttawa researchers with government leaders to develop evidence-based solutions for today’s complex challenges. By shaping public policy, the office is creating a better future for communities in Canada and around the world.

About the Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach

Headlines and events

Find out about new research, innovations and upcoming events from the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

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Ontario invests $5M in uOttawa’s Advanced Medical Research Centre

This funding will support the fit-up and equipping of specialized wet lab space at the Advanced Medical Research Centre (AMRC).

An allegory of malaria (after Maurice Sand)

uOttawa Guinness record holder ranks history’s deadliest diseases in new book

The Top Ten Diseases of All Time describes history’s deadliest outbreaks with science, stories and lessons for the future.

Shana Poplack receives the Award for Research Excellence in Francophonie

This honour is awarded to highlight significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge about French in Canada.

Impact and discoveries

Our researchers are constantly redefining how to move discovery and innovation forward. See how they are changing our world.

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Artificial intelligence

Cyber security

Public policy and outreach

Knowledge mobilization (KMb)

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Francophone research in action

University of Ottawa Press

Open science

An Indigenous woman speaking in front of a class

At uOttawa, we are committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Find out more about EDI in research.

Valuable research platforms

Our research centres and institutes serve as platforms for collaboration and the exchange of ideas among researchers. Our core facilities offer essential services, including analytical support, access to instruments and technologies, and the expertise that researchers need.

Explore our research services

The OVPRI offers a variety of services to help our researchers thrive, from research security and management to funding guidance, lab resources, and partnership and commercialization support.

Learn more about the services we offer