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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Participate in Research
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
Research shows wolverine populations affected by recreation, roads
UCalgary scientists work with partners to research density across western Alberta and eastern British Columbia
University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives
Meet the securities donors
Philanthropy can take many forms. For these donors, gifts of publicly traded securities are an easy way to support student awards, research and more while maximizing tax benefits.
Turning loss into leadership
Randy Maksymowich explains commitment to women’s cardiovascular health
Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being
Métis-guided research explores the connections between identity, culture, spirituality and health
UCalgary continues to climb Pitchbook’s Top 100 list
Annual rankings showcase success of entrepreneurial alumni
UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program
Fostering international collaboration and academic exchange to enhance research and innovation