Research supports
UVic researchers are global experts. They work with communities, universities, governments, industry and other organizations worldwide to tackle social, economic and environmental issues.
Research services
The Office of Research Services (ORS) can assist you in securing and administering research grants, awards and contracts as well as meeting your regulatory responsibilities in support of research.
Research Finances
An important component of building your research program is understanding andeffectively managing research finances.
Research finance can help you with:
- setting up research accounts with appropriate controls
- administering post-award research grants, contracts and creative awards
- processing and managing post-award activity
- e.g., inter-institutional funds transfer, amendments, extensions
They also provide support and resources relating to:
- Eligible Expenses for Tri-Agency Funding including the Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide which reflects the rules of all 3 grant agencies (i.e., NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR).
- Ownership of research equipment
- No-cost extensions
- Changes in academic status
- Transferring an active project to a new institution
- Project changes
Library services
UVic Libraries offers interdisciplinary services to help you conduct your research, including grant supports and guidance on managing your research data.
Travel Safety
Faculty and staff who are engaged in off-campus teaching and learning opportunities along with research related international travel should visit: UVic Faculty and Staff Travel Safety
You can also consult UVic's Travel Checklist to make sure you have followed all the necessary steps and safety precautions.
Hiring a post-doctoral fellow
Post-doctoral fellows (PDFs) at UVic conduct independent research under the supervision of a UVic faculty member. In general, PDFs are either grant funded or externally funded and usually start the fellowship no more than four years after completing their PhD.
The Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost’s supports the SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships top-up fund.
As per the SSHRC guidelines, these fellowships support the most promising Canadian new scholars in the social sciences and humanities, and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers. The purpose is to provide stipendiary support to recent PhD graduates who are:
- undertaking original research;
- publishing research findings;
- developing and expanding personal research networks;
- broadening their teaching experience;
- preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia; and
- preparing to become competitive in national research grant competitions.
The Executive Director, Academic Resource Planning leads this process annually in the summer, working with Deans.
Hiring a student
Hiring a student is a great way to support your research, and provides students with valuable hands-on learning experiences.
The Valerie Kuehne Undergraduate Research Awards (VKURA) provides an internship opportunity for first- and second-year students to gain research-enriched and applied experiences in their discipline or field of study, under the supervision of a faculty researcher. Central funds support this award, and students are paid for their contributions to supporting research.
Hiring an undergraduate or graduate co-op student may also be a great way to support your research at UVic.
Coast Capital Innovation Centre
The Coast Capital Innovation Centre provides on-campus incubator services to help you take your business concepts from idea to investor ready. It's are open to all faculties and business sectors, whether your venture idea is tech, social enterprise, commercial or non-profit.