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
Research security information webinars
The federal granting agencies are offering webinars to help familiarize the research community with new policies about research security risks.
Horizon Europe Pillar II Town Hall
Waterloo researchers are invited to learn about the Horizon Europe Pillar II funding program and its many opportunities to support international partnerships that move beyond the societal challenges familiar under Horizon 2020.
Public Safety Canada online workshops
Public Safety Canada (PSC) is holding a series of online workshops throughout May and June 2024 including:
Module 1: Safeguarding Science.
Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners - Assess the Risk
Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process
Module 4: Know before you Export: Canada’s Export and Brokering Controls
News
Waterloo President receives Order of Canada
On May 2, Dr. Vivek Goel, University of Waterloo President and Vice-Chancellor was invested as a member of the Order of Canada. The appointment recognizes his contributions as an academic and administrator who is committed to the advancement of public health services and research innovation.
Graham Seed Fund recipients announced
Eight Waterloo researchers receive $25,000 each to develop health-tech solutions for Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and the KW4 Ontario Health Team
Fifteen Waterloo researchers receive more than $37 million in federal funding
Recently, Waterloo researchers were awarded more than $37.3 million to support their research projects.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry at l’Université de Montréal.