Research

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. We consistently place among the country's top 15 research universities in global and national university rankings systems.

 

#1

Canadian Innovative University

World University Rankings for Innovation 2024

$151M

Research Funds

2023

#3

In the world

Climate Action (SDG 13)
Sustainable Cities & Communities (SDG 16)
THE Impact Rankings 2024

Strategic Research Plan

Officially launched in January 2023, Simon Fraser University's 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan (SRP) captures some of the breadth of activities at the university. It also defines priority areas of research strength and focus for 2023-2028.

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Scholarly Impacts

Updated weekly, SFU's Scholarly Impact of the Week is selected by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation to celebrate scholarly milestones and research impacts from across the SFU research community.

Innovation at SFU

SFU is consistently recognized as a global leader in impactful innovation for its interdisciplinary and collaborative innovation ecosystem.

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Knowledge Mobilization

Simon Fraser University is committed to becoming a world leader in knowledge mobilization.

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Research News

SFU delivers academic and research excellence to harness new ideas and innovations for the benefit of society.

Research support

Attend information sessions to better understand the research landscape at SFU. Find research funding. Get support at any stage of your research project. Mobilize the results of your research.

Research support

Institutes, Centres & Facilities

SFU is home to over 60 research centres and institutes that drive impactful, collaborative research, addressing scientific and global challenges while fostering engagement with students and scholars.

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