Our researchers
Global leaders making a vital impact
UVic researchers are at the forefront of discovery. Their cutting-edge research projects and creative works are changing the world locally, nationally and globally.
Researcher spotlight
Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark
As CRC in the Embodied Politics of Indigenous Law, Heidi’s research revitalizes Anishinaabe legal traditions, emphasizing generative, community-based governance and relational accountability.
chuutsqa Rorick
chuutsqa, CRC in Indigenous Language Revitalization, researches Hesquiaht language revitalisation through close community collaboration, relational approaches and land-based learning.
Bryson Robertson
As CRC in Marine Renewable Energy Bryson is driving innovation needed for communities and technology developers to integrate culturally relevant, tailored marine renewable energy solutions globally.
Saurabh Chitnis
Saurabh, CRC in Inorganic Polymers and Materials, explores new ways to design low‑carbon materials. His team develops safer catalysts and discovers new molecules to support a cleaner, net‑zero future.
Joel Ong
Joel, CRC in Emergent Digital Art Practices, merges art and science through digital practices, using data, visualization and collaboration to explore environmental ethics and creative futures.
Dominique Trischuk
As CRC in Particle and Astroparticle Physics, Dominique is helping unlock the secrets of the universe, leading global efforts to detect rare particles and build next-gen detectors at CERN.
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Research chairs
Canada Research Chairs (CRC)
The Canada Research Chairs program helps universities attract and retain the best talent from around the world. The program is part of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. It helps universities achieve research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, and social sciences and humanities. UVic has a current allocation of 37 Canada Research Chairs.
Canada Excellence Research Chair program
Globally renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Heather Igloliorte holds the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices.
The $8-million research chair is funded through the Canada Excellence Research Chairs program and administered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council on behalf of Canada's federal granting agencies.
Awards & honours
UVic faculty members have received national and international recognition for their research achievements. Each honour we receive reflects the vital impact our people make on the world and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.
Prospective faculty
UVic is one of Canada’s leading universities, a powerful research and teaching institution on an intimate, human scale. We provide a dynamic and supportive environment where researchers can pursue their goals. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who help us build a better future. Our employment practices reflect our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Visiting researchers
UVic offers a dynamic, collaborative environment. Visiting UVic as a researcher will let you expand your horizons and work with our world-class faculty. There are also many funding opportunities available for visiting researchers.
Researcher support
The Office of Research Services (ORS) assists faculty in securing and administering research grants, awards and contracts. They also help faculty meet their regulatory responsibilities in support of research.