Over the last 12 months, uOttawa researchers collectively received close to half a billion dollars ($494 million) in research income. This represents a 14% increase from the previous year, the fourth largest jump among Canadian universities with a medical school. With such an impressive record, uOttawa moved up one place in the Research Infosource rankings, to seventh place nationally.
The University of Ottawa performs extremely well when it comes to non-profit research income, ranking in the top three in all categories (total income, percentage of total income and growth). The University also stands out for its research intensity per professor, taking fourth place nationally.
In addition to its world-class research in public policy, social sciences and the Francophonie, uOttawa is also privileged to work with affiliated research hospitals and institutes in the National Capital Region, under the Ottawa Academic Health Network (OAHN), which forms the second largest life science research ecosystem in Ontario and among the best in Canada.
This year’s Research Infosource rankings for research hospitals highlight a strong research and innovation sector in Ottawa. With five local hospitals, two universities, two colleges and multiple corporations among the top institutions in Canada for research and development, Ottawa cements its role as a hub of innovation, driving breakthroughs and economic growth through collaboration.
“Looking at those numbers, one can only be impressed by the quality of our research community. The OAHN is a research powerhouse that is transforming lives, enhancing health care and creating jobs across Canada, thanks to the financial support our researchers receive from various sources of funding,” said Julie St-Pierre, uOttawa interim vice-president, research and innovation.
Research Infosource Inc. is Canada’s leading provider of research and development intelligence for business and higher education institutions. It publishes an annual list of Canada’s top 50 research universities, ranking them based on factors that include total research income, sources of research income, and research intensity per faculty member and per graduate student.
