Welcome to the website of the Office of the Vice-President (Research). Our Office supports research activities at the University of Alberta.

This website is a source of information for researchers, the University community, and the community at large. You will find information about our staff, associated units, awards, policies, publications, and standing committees as well as news and event updates.

News from the Office of the Vice-President (Research) 

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Save the date for our second annual celebration of social sciences and humanities research at the University of Alberta. This year's topic is "Why Markets Fail."   IMPORTANT UPDATE: WE NOW HAVE A FULL HOUSE FOR THIS EVENT, SO WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE FURTHER RSVPS. THANK YOU!

Update on Grants 2.0 processing delays

An update from Dr Lorne Babiuk, Vice-President (Research). Update

Update on Research and Innovation Framework from AHFMR

Message from Jacques Magnan, PhD, Interim President & CEO, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. Full story

Appointment of new Associate Vice-President (Research)

The Office of the Vice-President (Research) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Richard Fedorak as Associate Vice-President (Research) for a three year term beginning 1 January 2010.  Full story

RECENT Research (WEEK of OCT. 26, 2009)

Summaries of major recent research stories from the University of Alberta. Research This Week 

Below you will find links to other important research documents and initatives