UCalgary is one of Canada's top 5 research universities
We're transforming research revenue into real-world impact for Canadians.
Say hello to Canada's youngest top five research university.
The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, with a mission to produce new knowledge and to translate knowledge into impact. Impact from research and scholarship is realized in many domains —including social, health, environmental, artistic, cultural, economic, legal, technological, and policy domains.
These positive influences from UCalgary research and scholarship will benefit local, national and international communities.
Research awards
UCalgary's Research Awards Initiative is strengthening a culture of recognition and celebrating the excellence of our scholars, showcasing the depth, diversity and impact of research at UCalgary.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC)
The CERC program is designed to attract world‑renowned researchers to launch ambitious and impactful research programs at Canadian universities.
One Child Every Child
In 2023, the University of Calgary received a $125-million grant from the Government of Canada, through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), for child health and wellness research, helping us launch the initiative.
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs (UCREC)
The UCalgary Research Excellence program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives.
Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada
The Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program offers UCalgary an opportunity to grow our research community in areas of strategic importance.
A top startup creator, UCalgary has launched 105 research-based companies, more than any other university in Canada in the last six years. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $632.4 million in 2024-25 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is a Top 100 university ranked for entrepreneurs by PitchBook. Since 2015, UCalgary has produced 249 founders with an undergraduate degree who have raised a collective $18.5 billion in capital.
Learn about UCalgary's impact:
Innovation
The link between groundbreaking research and community impact.
Research impact
UCalgary is on a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our communities.
Transdisciplinary Scholarship
Creating impact through collaborative and community-engaged research and scholarship.
60 years of UCalgary
For six decades, our community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and partners have made a lasting impact.
Research excellence stories
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UCalgary selected by Government of Canada to lead nation’s first Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub
$20.3M investment will accelerate the transition of Canadian quantum tech into mission-ready capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces
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UCalgary to lead national research partnership to improve Canada’s productivity with historic grant
Federal government invests $6 million over 15 years in Canada’s Productivity Initiative led by economics professor Trevor Tombe
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How neurodiversity can be a strength in sport
From Olympic champions to everyday movement, UCalgary researcher Laura St. John is rethinking physical activity for neurodiverse girls and women