Faculty of Social Sciences | University of Ottawa

An overview of research the Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences is the largest faculty at the University of Ottawa. Our researchers engage in basic, theoretical, empirical, applied and dedicated research. FSS is one of the few faculties to receive funding from all Tri-Council agencies.

Some statistics:

9 academic units
263 regular professors
35 post-doctorate students
1,607 graduate students, 39% pursuing a doctorate
$13,197,456 in total research funding
$50,180 in research intensity
14% increase in research intensity over the previous year and
32% since 2015
65% of professors receive research funding
39% of research funded by Tri-Council agencies

Five research focus areas

Cross-cutting priorities: La Francophonie and Indigenous research

Social Justice, Equity, Social Groups, and Inclusion
Environment, Sustainability, and Society
Governance, Policy, and Open Societies
Health and Human Development
Media, Technology, and Society

Research - Annual report 2019-20

An overview of research the Faculty of Social Sciences

Some statistics:

Five research focus areas

Cross-cutting priorities: La Francophonie and Indigenous research

Vice-Dean Research 2019-20

Laboratories & Research Groups 2019-20

Research Funding 2019-20

Awards & Distinctions 2019-20

Research Chairs 2019-20

Key Events 2019-20

Office of the Vice-Dean, Research