Ideas start at the University of Waterloo, and the Office of Research helps convert ideas into opportunity.
The Office of Research is the university's central point connecting scientists on campus or those associated with Waterloo to opportunities for funding and services, including commercialization. Office of Research staff support researchers through the many phases of research including ethics review and managing funds.
Research is an integral and intensive area at Waterloo. In 2022-2023, Waterloo attracted more than $249.1 million from public and private sources to fund research across a spectrum of challenges. Waterloo's strength in research excellence is supported by partnerships with industry, creating opportunities that generate new knowledge and further Canada's economy.
Events
PSC Safeguarding Science workshop
Safeguarding Science workshop is being offered by Public Safety's Research Security Centre to raise awareness of research security issues.
PSC Safeguarding Science workshop
Safeguarding Science workshop is being offered by Public Safety's Research Security Centre to raise awareness of research security issues.
PSC Safeguarding Science workshop
Safeguarding Science workshop is being offered by Public Safety's Research Security Centre to raise awareness of research security issues.
News
$10 million awarded to Waterloo researchers for discovery and applied research
The Government of Canada announced $10 million in funding to Waterloo researchers for discovery and applied research in engineering, natural sciences, health and social sciences.
Dr. Charmaine Dean bestowed the rank of Chevalier in the prestigious Ordre des Palmes académiques
Dr. Charmaine Dean, professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Faculty of Mathematics, and vice-president, research and international at the University of Waterloo, was bestowed the rank of Chevalier (Knight) in the prestigious Ordre des Palmes académiques (Order of Academic Palms) – France’s national order recognizing exemplary services to education and cultural heritage.
Professor of Applied Mathematics awarded $1.65 million for CREATE program
Marek Stastna, a professor of Applied Mathematics and his team have been awarded $1.65 million in funding for an NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.