Research and Innovation

Finding solutions for local and global challenges

Local advantage, regional leadership, global impact.

Dalhousie University is a vibrant hub that is making significant contributions at regional, national, and global levels. Recognized for the outstanding quality of our research and innovation and a drive for discovery that results in more than $250 million in research funding each year.

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Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) advances the university's research enterprise by offering strategic guidance, resources and comprehensive support to the Dalhousie research community.

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Strategic research clusters

From climate change to artificial intelligence, our research crosses disciplines and solves real-world problems.

Explore our research strengths

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Collaboration

Dalhousie faculty members collaborate with partners across the university, industry, and Indigenous communities to advance meaningful scholarship.

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Innovation and entrepreneurship

Bringing students, researchers, and industry together to transform ideas into solutions with societal and economic value.

Discover innovation pathways at Dalhousie

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Inclusive impact

As Atlantic Canada's primary research-intensive university and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities, we are committed to promoting the economic development and social vitality of Nova Scotia and Canada through impactful research, scholarship, and partnerships.

Inclusive Impact is Dalhousie's Strategic Research Direction that enables us to maximize the impact of our research outputs on society and make significant contributions to Canada's standing on the global stage.

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DalSolutions

Breakthrough poised to transform wastewater treatment worldwide

Dalhousie researchers and their industrial partners have piloted the world’s first municipal-scale UV LED reactor for wastewater treatment.

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Research News

Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $801 more on food next year

Food prices are one of the most significant sources of stress for Canadians today. A cross-country, multi-university research team led by Dalhousie is empowering consumers with data-driven food price predictions.

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What polar bear poop can tell us about the future of the vulnerable northern species

Dal scientists got up close and personal with polar bears to see how shrinking sea ice and global warming are altering the northern species' eating habits and health.

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Inside Dal Innovation Week

Fifteen innovation-inspired events. More than 1,500 participants. More bold ideas than you can imagine. Learn more about a week brimming with transformative potential.

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World-class experts and facilities

Support for researchers

Access resources and information on funding sources, application development, research ethics, and collaborative research projects.

Centres and institutes

Here our researchers mobilize communities, influence national issues and engage in global thinking.

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Core facilities

Dalhousie’s core facilities provide state-of-the art instruments, technology, and research services to empower research excellence and innovation across the university.

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