uOInternational liaises with the University community as well as with current and potential partners to develop and foster international collaborations.

Building new partnerships and collaborations

Our experienced team can advise you on the best forms of collaboration and suitable partner institutions, so that collaborations support the goals of the academic unit and the institution. We also advise on developing, managing and renewing international agreements.

Do you need an agreement?

Not all international activities require a formal agreement. Research collaborations normally do not unless, for example, there are financial implications or a commitment to share resources. Researchers can often work together without an agreement. A formal agreement is not required when developing a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiative. Our professors can work directly with counterparts at external universities to develop such projects. Our team can also assist you in the development of such projects. 

However, some collaborations do require a formal agreement, such as when there are financial implications or the collaboration concerns academic standards or for-credit activities.

uOInternational manages international collaborations that involve the University at large and are not strictly research-focused. Two uOttawa services manage international research collaborations: Researcher-to-researcher collaborations are supported by the Office of International Research, while initiatives that focus on student mobility for research purposes are handled by the Centre for Research Opportunities. For collaborations involving international community engagement placements (internships), please contact the Community Service Learning program (CSL) team.

If you are unsure whether your initiative requires an agreement, email us.

Developing an international collaboration

Developing a formal international collaboration doesn’t begin and end with signing an agreement. Please click on the tabs below to view the steps involved in the partnership life cycle.

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Important

The agreement process can take from a few weeks to several months. Contact us well in advance of any critical dates to ensure enough time for us to evaluate your request and for all parties to prepare documentation. Due to the volume of requests and approval process involved, we cannot accommodate rush requests for reasons including but not limited to incoming or outgoing visits, conference attendance, or last-minute requests.

Contact us

uOInternational

Tabaret Hall, Room M386
550 Cumberland Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5
Canada

Tel: 613-562-5847
Fax: 613-562-5100
Email: [email protected]

Hours of operation

September 1 to May 31: 
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 1 to August 31:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please note that the University of Ottawa offices are closed during statutory holidays and during the winter break. Visit the Important academic dates and deadlines page for more information.