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Many of today's modern conveniences and advances, as well as a true understanding of the world we live in, began with research.

Research is an integral and intensive area at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and recognized worldwide. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ attracted more than $259.9 million from public and private sources in 2023-2024 to fund research across a spectrum of challenges, and is home to:

• Over 25 University and senate-approved centres and institutes
• 70
• Two Canada 150 Research Chairs: Kerstin Dautenhahn () and Anita Layton ()
• Three Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Dr. Sara A. Hart (Developmental Science), Dr.  (Data Intelligence), and (Human-Centred Robotics and Machine Intelligence) and two Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureates: Philippe Van Cappellen (Ecohydrology) and David Cory (Quantum Information Processing)

For the past 17 years in a row, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has been recognized as Research University of the Year among Canadian comprehensive universities by Research Infosource Inc.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's continued commitment to research excellence includes supporting faculty members with research at various stages including the application, managing funds, research ethics, and commercialization.

• Our Connected World: Research Strategic Plan 2020-2025
• À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Climate Institute - Accelerating the transition to a just, resilient, low-carbon future

To request copies of any materials, please email researchoffice@uwaterloo.ca.