Office of the VP Research & Innovation
The Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) provides guidance for UVic’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 community news
Two UVic led research projects awarded $215K in infrastructure support from latest round of CFI-JELF funding
September 21, 2022
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $64 million to support 251 research infrastructure projects at 40 universities...
Increased capacity for evidence-based planning and research communications
June 28, 2022
Feedback received throughout the planning and consultation process for Aspiration 2030 has led to the creation of two new service units within the Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) team. The...
Meet Associate VP Research Fraser Hof
As Fraser Hof gets ready to kick off his new Associate Vice-President role next week, he shares some of his insights, philosophy and goals.
Ten new Aspiration Postdoctoral Fellows join UVic
UVic will welcome ten new early career researchers this summer in the inaugural intake of Aspiration Postdoctoral Fellows. This new VPRI initiative attracts outstanding postdoctoral fellows from...
University of Victoria and Ministry of Health - Seed Grant Program
May 15, 2022
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...
Research leadership
Dr. Lisa Kalynchuk
Vice-President Research & Innovation
Promotes and facilitates research and creative activities at the University of Victoria.
Dr. Cynthia Milton
Associate Vice-President Research
Provides strategic planning and implementation, policy formulation, special programs and initiatives. Builds strong relationships with granting agencies, contractors and funders.
Dr. Fraser Hof
Associate Vice-President Research
Facilitating and building UVic's activities in innovation, shared platforms, partnerships, research data, and more.
Organization structure
Vice-President Research and Innovation
- Director OVPRI
- Special Advisor Health Research
- Strategic Initiatives Team
- Research Partnerships (RPKM)
Associate Vice-President Research
Associate Vice-President Research Operations
Committees & boards
The Research Advisory Committee provides advice to the VPRI regarding the research enterprise at UVic. The primary role of the committee is consultative and its membership broadly reflects the key facets of research at UVic.
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.
UVic 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 University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8W 2Y2
Canada
Courier or in-person address:
Vice-President Research
University of Victoria
Room A110, Michael Williams Building
3800 Finnerty Rd. (Ring Road)
Victoria BC V8P 5C2