Looking to get involved in research but not sure where to start? Ottawa is home to a wide network of research institutes affiliated with the University of Ottawa and beyond. Below is a curated list of directories and affiliated institutions The Dendrite uOttawa has put together where you can find research opportunities and potential supervisors.
Even if some of the listings mention "graduate students," many professors are also open to mentoring undergraduates, especially under their PhD students (so it never hurts to ask). A respectful, well-worded email can go a long way.
Faculty of Medicine
Browse supervisors by program and research area:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/thesis-find-supervisor/find-supervisor
Faculty of Science
Explore faculty members and their research interests:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-science/professors
Faculty of Engineering
Search for professors by research area:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/graduate-studies/thesis-supervisors
School of Epidemiology and Public Health
List of authorized supervisors:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/epidemiology/student-supervisors
Faculty of Education
Guidelines on finding and contacting supervisors:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-education/academic-resources/find-supervisor
Faculty of Health Sciences
Explore research centres and institutes:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/research/centres-institutes
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)
Researcher profiles and contact information:
https://www.ohri.ca/research/profiles/
CHEO Research Institute
Search researchers by focus area:
https://www.cheoresearch.ca/research/find-a-researcher/
Bruyère Research Institute
Explore research areas and contacts:
https://www.bruyere.org/en/investigators
University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI)
Learn about their research programs:
https://www.ottawaheart.ca/research
The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR)
Research in neuroscience and mental health:
https://www.theroyal.ca/research
Institut du Savoir Montfort
Francophone research projects and collaborations:
https://www.ism-montfort.ca/en/research
uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI)
Collaborative research in neuroscience and brain health:
https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/brain/partners
Centre for Infection, Immunity and Inflammation (CI3)
Research on infectious disease and immune responses:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/center-infection-immunity-inflammation/about-us
Ottawa Research and Development Centre (ORDC)
Agricultural science research through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:
https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/research-centre/ottawa-research-and-development-centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Federal research and development across disciplines:
https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/research-centres
Once you find a research area and supervisor that interests you, the next step is to contact that potential supervisor. Not sure what to say or how to write the email? We’ve got you covered.
Check out our Research Email Templates & Tips page for guidance on crafting a strong message, including subject line ideas, resume tips, and cold email examples tailored to uOttawa students: