Research and innovation

An aerial view of the STEM complex — 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

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 150 Research Chair

$344M

Research revenue

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

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Research chairs

First row, from left to right: Jackie Dawson, Arezu Jahani-Asl, Deborah Siegal. Second row, from left to right: Albert Stolow and Simon Chen

Research chairs

New Canada Research Chairs support innovative uOttawa research

The University of Ottawa has earned three new CRCs that will consolidate its expertise in climate change and brain and cardiovascular health.

Grants

COVID-19 Omicron: mutating virus variant and cell mutation variants

Grants

uOttawa-led CoVaRR-Net to bolster research on Omicron variant

The Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network (CoVaRR-Net), led by Marc-André Langlois, has received a $9-million grant extension.

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Feature

2021 Holiday Greeting Card Contest winner chosen

Congratulations to Saige Krofchick, whose painting Together has won the Vice-President, Research and Innovation Holiday Greeting Card Contest!

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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Research Perspectives

Artificial intelligence

University of Ottawa Press

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Francophone research in action

Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue

Research news in the faculties

STEM Complex

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.

Partnerships and collaborations

Our local, national and global alliances extend the reach of uOttawa’s research and innovation beyond borders and individual disciplines. Partner with us!

Innovation Support Services

Office of International Research

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