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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.
94
Canada Research Chairs
1
Canada Excellence Research Chair
$432M
Research revenue
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The 91st Annual ACFAS Conference at uOttawa
The conference will be held on our downtown campus from May 13 to 17, 2024. A full week of events, symposia and discussions on research and knowledge in French.
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Featured
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Featured
Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub receives more than $115M
CP2H has been awarded funds to boost Canada’s capacity to develop and manufacture life-saving biotherapeutics, vaccines, and more.
Acfas 2024
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Acfas 2024
Fighting misinformation in society: on the agenda at ACFAS
Four members of our research community will explore tools to combat misinformation and disinformation during their symposiums at the ACFAS Conference.
FRANCOPHONIE
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FRANCOPHONIE
New research chair to explore digital thriving in Franco-Ontarian communities
As chairholder, Cotnam-Kappel plans to focus on the impact of digital inequalities in Ontario’s French-language schools.
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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 are platforms for collaboration and exchange of ideas among researchers. Our core facilities provide services analysis, instrument and technology access, and expertise researchers require.
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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.
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Broaden your research horizons
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IREX
The International Research and Experiential Learning (IREX) unit offers opportunities and funding for international research and collaborations.
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Kanata North
The uOttawa Kanata North campus fosters lasting partnerships in Canada’s largest tech park, supporting research, innovation, and talent access.
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Innovation Support Services
ISS assists researchers in turning their ideas and discoveries into impactful societal advancements through partnerships with industry and experiential learning.
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Entrepreneurship Hub
The eHub offers programming for researchers and students to help them develop their entrepreneurial skills.
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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]