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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.
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Canada Research Chairs

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Canada Excellence Research Chair

$432M

Research revenue

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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.
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University of Ottawa continues rise among top research universities in Canada

uOttawa has moved up the list of Canada's top 50 research universities, securing 7th place in 2024, up from 8th last year.
Canada Research Chairs
Robert Boyd, Anne Broadbent, Céline Castets-Renard, Josephine Etowa, Mary-Ellen Harper, Kelly Bronson, Bernard Thébaud, Ebrahim Karimi, Melike Erol-Kantarci, Hang Chi, Mireille Khacho, Thirusha Naidu, Yan Xu, Maxime Rousseaux and Vignan Yogendrakumar.
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15 Canada Research Chairs to boost innovation at uOttawa

The University of Ottawa is furthering research excellence through 15 new and renewed CRCs addressing a broad range of global challenges.
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Michelle Lalonde
Francophone community

New chair to support Ontario’s francophone nurses and workforce

Professor Michelle Lalonde's five-year chair will support Francophone nursing in Ontario and address workforce challenges.
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At uOttawa, we are committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

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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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Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland St
Room 246
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5270
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