UCalgary does research that changes the world.
Our scholars are making a positive impact in your community.
UCalgary is on a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our communities.
UCalgary is a top 5 research university in Canada
UCalgary is the youngest top five research university in Canada, according to the Re$earch Infosource Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities rankings.
UCalgary’s $588.5M in sponsored research income (2023-24) boosted the institution back into the number five spot for the first time since 2021.
Research at UCalgary
The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national and international communities.
The University of Calgary’s remarkable trajectory is the result of our dedication to innovation, community-engaged scholarship and research impact. Academic excellence, knowledge creation and transdisciplinary scholarship fuel our researchers’ pursuit of solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. Ahead of Tomorrow is the university's strategic plan that shapes our journey toward 2030, to maximize research impact and become a #1 University in U15 by research revenue per scholar.
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We conduct research that changes the world.
UCalgary believes in thinking creatively and courageously, and in doing research that has a positive impact on our communities at home and around the world. Our scholars conduct research studies and clinical trials in a vast range of disciplines, from MRIs to understand childhood brain development, to online surveys that help us understand how people interact on social media.
And we need your help to do it.
Research News
2026 Killam Awards underscores excellence supporting student research
UCalgary faculty recognized for mentorship and graduate supervision
First XPRIZE Canada Hub at UCalgary cohort puts academic expertise to work on global challenges
How hands-on experience, mentorship and new perspectives help take learning beyond the classroom and lab
"It's not mine at all. It's ours as a group"
Research Excellence Chair supports Inuit-directed research grounded in relationships, accountability and community priorities
Toshiba takes top prize in the Quantum City Global Challenge
UCalgary brings industry, researchers and quantum developers together to advance quantum technology for critical infrastructure
University powers up new hub for electricity research and collaboration
New centre will connect research, policy and practice to help shape reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems
Research shows wolverine populations affected by recreation, roads
UCalgary scientists work with partners to research density across western Alberta and eastern British Columbia
UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program
Fostering international collaboration and academic exchange to enhance research and innovation