Research Themes
The Faculty of Social Sciences represents a place of excellence in knowledge creation, research and training. Driven by both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, research at the Faculty is rich, innovative and varied, contributing to the depth of understanding and breadth of discussions on a variety of issues nationally and internationally. And whether fundamental, theoretical, applied or action-oriented, this research is generated by our renowned expertise, ultimately culminating in applications designed to influence individual communities and the betterment of society.
We have identified five research themes which collectively represent a large proportion of the research undertaken in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Research Chairs
Research Chairs are a vital way of promoting a discipline, a strategic area or even an experienced researcher's program that has merited the endorsement of his peers due to the impact of his work. Our Research Chairs are exceptional teachers and researchers and are always pushing the boundaries of knowledge in their respective fields. A Research Chair is allocated partly on the basis of their research program, but also by virtue of their sustained contribution to education, mentoring of students, as well as scientific exchanges with other researchers.
Research Centres and Institutes
Research centres and institutes are venues for meetings and discussions, supported jointly by the Vice-President for Research and the Faculty. They have an identifiable and visible research structure, a clear research strategy for the criterias of research excellence, governance of their own and important influence. If the research centres focus on the mentoring of graduate studies, than the institutes offer important programs of study in key strategic fields. In doing so, the research centres and institutes attest to the intensity of research within the Faculty and the University.
Research by the Numbers
- 277 Regular Professors
- 10,1 million in research funding
- 39% of professors hold Canadian federal granting agency funds (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
- 67% of professors hold external research funds (grants and contracts)
- 15 postdoctoral students
- 1,300 Graduate students, 37% at the doctoral level
- 26% of all uOttawa doctoral students are registered at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Research Funding (2010-2017)
| Research funding | 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Council | $2,951,103 | $2,841,098 | $2,619,696 | $3,274,643 | $3,685,601 | $3,719,813 | $3,943,301 |
| Other External Funding | $3,159,362 | $4,780,464 | $3,360,642 | $3,645,789 | $4,579,084 | $4,605,282 | $5,041,047 |
| Internal Funding | $1,258,952 | $1,211,189 | $1,240,953 | $1,178,051 | $1,127,194 | $1,221,170 | $1,201,450 |
| Total | $7,369,417 | $8,832,751 | $7,221,291 | $8,098,483 | $9,391,879 | $9,546,265 | $10,185,798 |
Research Funding Sources (2016-2017)
| Funding sources | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tri council | $3,943,301 |
| Canadian Research Chairs | $500,000 |
| Government | $2,492,822 |
| Enterprises | $23,200 |
| Associations | $657,362 |
| University, Colleges | $1,119,935 |
| Interns | $1,201,450 |
| Private Donor | $37,798 |
| Foundations | $58,657 |
| Others | $151,272 |
| Total | $10,185,798 |