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 leadership
Vice-President Research & Innovation
Promotes and facilitates research and creative activities at the 番茄社区.
Associate Vice-President Research
Facilitating and building UVic's activities in shared platforms, postdoctoral fellows and grant-funded employees, research data and computing, animal research ethics, and Research Centres.
General oversight of NSERC, CIHR, and related programs.
Liaison to Faculties of Engineering & Computer Science, Health, Human & Social Development, and Science.
Associate Vice-President Research (Vacant)
Facilitating and building UVic’s activities in research services, internal grants, human research ethics, knowledge mobilization, and research impact.
General oversight of SSHRC and related programs.
Liaison to Faculties of Business, Education, Fine Arts, Graduate Studies, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences.
VPRI engagement requests
If you would like to request Vice-President Research & Innovation, Lisa Kalynchuk, to participate in an upcoming engagement or event please complete the VPRI engagement 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 engagement date.
Organization structure
Vice-President Research & 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 community news
NSERC Alliance grants provide support for 19 UVic-led projects
Almost $3 million funding for 17 UVic researchers over 19 projects was announced on March 13, 2024 through the NSERC Alliance Grants program. The Alliance Grants were announced as part of the...
Partnering for a Shared Future
April 10, 2024
UVic’s world-leading research was proudly on display at the Legislative Assembly of BC yesterday. The lunchtime research showcase attracted over 70 BC Ministers, MLAs, policymakers...
Setting the table for social impact
April 10, 2024
Gathering for a meal is a ritual central to human cultures. A previous research participant inspired Dr. Cindy Holmes, associate professor of Social Work at the 番茄社区, to explore...
The 3-Minute Thesis
April 10, 2024
Distill years of research and an 80,000-word thesis into a three-minute presentation? The 3MT®, created by the University of Queensland in 2008, is just one more way that graduate students...
A storyteller鈥檚 spark
March 14, 2024
Allison Balabuch, an Education PhD candidate, is a finalist in the Social Sciences and Humanities’ Storytellers Challenge, which comes with a $3,000 prize and the chance to present in...
Internal funding programs
Funding opportunities and support from the Office of the Vice-President Research & 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 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 番茄社区
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