World Class Research
Carleton University has established a reputation on the international research stage for its groundbreaking research. Ranked among the top comprehensive universities in the country, research funding has skyrocketed from $28 million in 1999/2000 to over $70 million in 2010.
In 2009, Carleton University adopted a new strategic plan, titled “Defining Dreams”. Part of this plan was the identification and adoption of four areas of endeavour for research, or interdisciplinary themes of focus:
Award winning faculty
Research at Carleton is inherently interdisciplinary, spanning all five academic faculties. This approach to research makes Carleton a choice institution for renowned researchers from around the world. Carleton holds 24 Canada Research Chairs, 4 NSERC Chairs, and 4 Endowed Chairs, indicating that its faculty have been recognized for their excellence by their peers. Carleton University is currently home to 27 faculty members who have been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada.
Worldwide partnerships
Through regional, national and international partnerships, Carleton has been afforded incredible opportunities to investigate and discover new areas of knowledge that are solving real-world problems. Carleton’s industry partnerships are the backbone of its leading projects ranging from photonics and nanotechnology to the Big Bang and fire research. Carleton is also home to Canada’s only E.U. Centre of Excellence. Industry and government collaborations bring to Carleton the ability to undertake research at the leading edge with the latest equipment.
