Research and innovation

uOttawa campus illustration — Research and innovation

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 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.

About the Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach

Headlines and events

Find out about new research, innovations and upcoming events from the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

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Thirteen uOttawa researchers named among the world’s most influential

Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list highlights scholars whose work ranks among the top 1% most cited worldwide.

Speaking with Anne L’Huillier and Paul Corkum

Their pioneering attosecond experiments opened a window onto the ultrafast world, enabling scientists to capture electrons in motion.

Sensors created by the uOttawa team for MDA Space.

How uOttawa engineering researchers helped deliver the moon to MDA Space

A mock lunar landscape and other tools are helping test next-gen rover sensors, showcasing the impact of uOttawa–industry R&D collaboration.

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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Artificial intelligence

Cyber security

Public policy and outreach

Knowledge mobilization (KMb)

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Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone

University of Ottawa Press

Open science

An Indigenous woman speaking in front of a class

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