About the sector
The units in the Vice-President, Research, Innovation, and Impact (VPRII) sector take great pride in providing support and guidance to the university’s researchers.
Support to research and researchers
We offer many services to support researchers and promote the results of your research. This includes helping you maximize funding opportunities, establish international research partnerships or guide you through the university’s policies and procedures.
Since graduate students play a key role in research, the School of Graduate Studies, provides several services – from application to thesis – to support graduate students. The School also oversees admissions standards and graduation requirements.
Office of Research
The Office of Research is responsible for research facilitation and promotion, including maximizing research funding opportunities, developing and implementing policies related to research and technology transfer and providing a full range of services and support to Concordia researchers.
School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies provides academic leadership and administrative support in fulfilment of Concordia’s commitment to deliver high-quality education and training to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
School of Health
The School of Health unites faculty members at the intersection of disciplines to collaborate on a range of health-related approaches and engages citizens, community groups, policymakers and other stakeholders to further health research and expand training capabilities.
Concordia International
Concordia International (CI) represents the university in its partnerships with more than 180 higher education institutions throughout the world. CI’s role is to connect global partners with various stakeholders throughout the Concordia community to foster rich international collaborations for students, faculty and global colleagues.
4TH SPACE
4TH SPACE is a uniquely flexible public space that acts as a gateway to the research and learning activities at Concordia. Through an ongoing series of events, 4TH SPACE regularly engages with new questions, projects, or initiatives happening at the university.
Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery
The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery is dedicated to the research, dissemination and critical examination of Canadian and international contemporary art. As part of its programming, it presents exhibitions, provides various educational programs and produces publications.
District 3
Innovation Hub
D3 nurtures and develops multidisciplinary startup teams that harness emerging tech to create businesses with global impact. It looks for the brightest of minds and offers rigorous training and support. D3 bridges the knowledge, skills and resource gap between building a product and building a company.