Three new Canada Research Chairs for UBCO
Drs. Jennifer Davis (Faculty of Management), Isaac Li (Faculty of Science) and Astrida Neimanis (Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences) were each awarded Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs for their groundbreaking work. Davis and Li also received CFI-JELF funding in partnership with the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program.
New Research Data Centre
A new Research Data Centre (RDC) is now open at UBC Okanagan, as part of a national network of 30 university-based research facilities across Canada.
Risk Assessment Requirements for NSERC Alliance Grant Applications
Researchers applying for an NSERC Alliance grant are required to complete a risk assessment form for projects involving private sector organization partners. Any identified risks will require an accompanying risk mitigation plan.
New Shared Research Facilities: Call for Proposals
Deans are invited to submit proposals on behalf of researchers and scholars in all research or knowledge creation fields to support the identification, development, planning and implementation of new shared research facilities at UBC Okanagan.
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioural Research
The Offices of Research Ethics on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses have updated their guidance in anticipation of a full resumption of in-person behavioural research in the coming months.
Major federal investment brings $3.6M in new research funding to UBCO campus
UBCO receives $3.6M in federal funding from NSERC and SSHRC to support 22 new research projects.
UBCO receives funding for high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research
UBCO receives $250K through New Frontiers in Research Fund (2020 Exploration Stream) to study the seasonal impacts of microplastic inhalation on health.
2021 CRET Funding Announcement
The Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation is pleased to announce the second round of funding for the Critical Research Equipment and Tools (CRET) program.
2021 Researcher of the Year Awards
Meet this year’s outstanding Researcher of the Year awardees.
2021 Principal’s Research Chair Announcement
UBC Okanagan is pleased to announce the second cohort of appointments under the Principal’s Research Chairs (PRC) program.