Our researchers
Global leaders making a vital impact
UVic researchers are at the forefront of discovery. Their cutting-edge research projects and creative works are changing the world locally, nationally and globally.
Researcher spotlight
Ammie Kalan
Field-based primatologist Kalan studies great ape behavior, focusing on communication, tool use and culture.
Nicolette Fonseca
The CRC in Systems Approaches to Cancer Biology is developing new immune-based therapies for aggressive prostate cancer.
Yang Shi
Yang Shi advances uncrewed vehicles on land, sea and air, enhancing reliability, communication, and efficiency.
Heather Russell
Heather Russell, CRC in Experimental Particle Physics, explores the mysteries of antimatter and dark matter.
Francis Juanes
The Liber Ero Chair for Fisheries Research has earned multiple awards for his research on underwater sounds and salmon ecology.
Regan Mandryk
CRC in Digital Games & Immersive Social Technologies, Mandryk's digital games improve cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
Awards & honours
UVic faculty members have received national and international recognition for their research achievements. Each honour we receive reflects the vital impact our people make on the world and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.
Prospective faculty
UVic is one of Canada’s leading universities, a powerful research and teaching institution on an intimate, human scale. We provide a dynamic and supportive environment where researchers can pursue their goals. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who help us build a better future. Our employment practices reflect our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Research chairs
Canada Research Chairs (CRC)
The helps universities attract and retain the best talent from around the world. The program is part of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. It helps universities achieve research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, and social sciences and humanities.
UVic has a current allocation of 37 Canada Research Chairs.
Canada Excellence Research Chair program
Globally renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Heather Igloliorte has joined the ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ as the inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices.
The $8-million research chair is funded through the and administered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council on behalf of Canada's federal granting agencies.
Visiting researchers
UVic offers a dynamic, collaborative environment. Visiting UVic as a researcher will let you expand your horizons and work with our world-class faculty. There are also many funding opportunities available for visiting researchers.
Researcher support
The Office of Research Services (ORS) assists faculty in securing and administering research grants, awards and contracts. They also help faculty meet their regulatory responsibilities in support of research.