Office of the VP Research & Innovation
The Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) provides guidance for 葡萄京官方首页’s research agenda at the institutional level. This includes setting strategic research priorities and developing initiatives to support research.
Our mission
We’re working to benefit society in a multitude of ways. Through the advancement and application of knowledge. Through creative and artistic expression. Through the creation of research-inspired educational programs. Our researchers and artists make a vital impact on people, places and the planet.
Our vision
Creating a better world through curiosity, engagement & innovation.
Our vision is guided by the following principles:
- Academic freedom: We value freedom of inquiry, study and engagement
- Ambition: We value the desire and determination to achieve success
- Collaboration: We value working collectively with diverse partners
- Courage: We value boldness and action in the face of uncertainty
- Excellence: We value outstanding skills, efforts and achievements
- Inclusion and respect: We value a culture of equitable access to opportunities and recognize strength in diversity
- Transparency: We value communication and clear and open processes
- Truth and reconciliation: We value confronting the truth of our history and walking the path of reconciliation together
Our commitment to fundamental research, inquiry and theoretical perspectives remains unflagging. We will continue to support and nurture excellence in these areas because we know that curiosity-driven research and creativity are the essential building blocks for tomorrow’s life-changing applications.
Lisa Kalynchuk, Vice-President Research and Innovation
Research leadership
Vice-President Research & Innovation
Promotes and facilitates research and creative activities at the 葡萄京官方网站.
Associate Vice-President Research
Provides strategic planning and implementation, policy formulation, special programs and initiatives. Builds strong relationships with granting agencies, contractors and funders.
Associate Vice-President Research
Facilitating and building 葡萄京官方首页's activities in innovation, shared platforms, partnerships, research data, and more.
Invite the VPRI to your event
If you would like to request Vice-President Research & Innovation, Lisa Kalynchuk, to participate in your event please complete the VPRI event participation request form. Although we try to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee that the VPRI or designated AVP will be available. Requests should be submitted a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the event or meeting date.
Organization structure
Vice-President Research and Innovation - Lisa Kalynchuk
- Director OVPRI - Kaitlyn Roland
- Research profile
- Director Strategic Initiatives - Joaquin Trapero
- Institutional Programs
- Research intelligence
- Executive Director Research Partnerships & Knowledge Mobilization - Brent Sternig
- Associate Vice-Presidents Research
- Research centres
- Human Research Ethics - Cynthia Milton
- Animal Care and Animal Ethics - Fraser Hof
Research community news
Scholar Spotlight: Brent Steel, Fulbright Chair 2023
June 8, 2023
On August 1, Dr. Brent Steel of Oregon State University will join 葡萄京官方首页 as the inaugural 2023 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Healthy People and Planet. Steel is a University Distinguished...
葡萄京官方网站 and Ministry of Health - Seed Grant Program 2023
June 5, 2023
Seed Grants provide funding for critical research that responds to the government's research questions to support key decision making and policy development. The program is a collaboration between...
$83.6M advances 葡萄京官方首页-led vision for clean energy shift
April 28, 2023
The Government of Canada announced today that the 葡萄京官方网站 will be receiving $83.6 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). This investment is a...
New Frontiers in Research Fund
April 25, 2023
On April 25, 2023, the Government of Canada released the results of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2022 Transformation and the 2022 Exploration competition. The New Frontiers in Research...
葡萄京官方首页 Aspiration Research Cluster Program
April 18, 2023
OVPRI is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of 葡萄京官方首页 Aspiration research clusters. The Aspiration Research Cluster program was established by the Office of the Vice-President Research and...
Internal funding programs
Funding opportunities and support from the Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation.
- Emergency equipment repair fund
- Internal research/creative project grant
- Matching funds for major projects
competitive match-funding for faculty to recruit new post-doctoral fellows.
Internal funding to enable the growth and impact of established and emerging research clusters.
Committees & boards
The Research Advisory Committee provides advice to the VPRI regarding the research enterprise at 葡萄京官方首页. The primary role of the committee is consultative and its membership broadly reflects the key facets of research at 葡萄京官方首页.
The Human Research Ethics Board and Animal Care Committee are administered by the Office of Research Services administers this board and committee. They focus on regulatory activities and compliance.
Learn more about our committees and boards.
葡萄京官方首页 also has two corporate entities related to research. Each has a board of directors with representation from government, industry and other institutions:
Research contacts
Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation directory listing
250-472-5416
Office of Research Services directory listing
250-472-4362
Research Partnerships (RPKM) directory listing
250-721-6500
Mailing address:
Vice-President Research 葡萄京官方网站
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8W 2Y2
Canada
Courier or in-person address:
Vice-President Research
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Room A110, Michael Williams Building
3800 Finnerty Rd. (Ring Road)
Victoria BC V8P 5C2