Research and innovation
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
94
Canada Research Chairs
1
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.
Learn more about the Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach
Headlines and events
Featured
Featured
uOttawa launches new Arctic Research Hub
As a national leader in Arctic science, uOttawa is shaping the future of Arctic research—an ever-evolving field with profound global significance.
Francophonie
Francophonie
University of Ottawa Press: a pillar of Francophone academia
Lara Mainville, director of UOP, describes the publishing house's role in the dissemination and celebration of Francophone research and knowledge.
Open science
Open science
Increasing public access to research: The 'open science' transformation
uOttawa boosts public access to research through major open science transformation.
Impact and discoveries
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
Broaden your research horizons
IREX
The International Research and Experiential Learning (IREX) unit offers opportunities and funding for international research and collaborations.
Kanata North
The uOttawa Kanata North campus fosters lasting partnerships in Canada’s largest tech park, supporting research, innovation, and talent access.
Innovation Support Services
ISS assists researchers in turning their ideas and discoveries into impactful societal advancements through partnerships with industry and experiential learning.
Entrepreneurship Hub
The eHub offers programming for researchers and students to help them develop their entrepreneurial skills.
Connect with us
Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland St
Room 246
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5270
[email protected]
