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Research

UBC’s excellence in research and scholarship comes down to our people. Learn more about postdoctoral opportunities.

UBC is a research powerhouse. We consistently rank as one of the world’s top research universities across many fields.

Our partnerships with universities, industries, government and communities worldwide give research at UBC global reach and impact. UBC’s innovations and discoveries are advancing knowledge and improving lives.

UBC’s excellence in research and scholarship comes down to our people. Learn more about postdoctoral opportunities.


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Research Excellence

Discover the strength and breadth of our research activities.

Get an overview of UBC research


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Innovation UBC

Find out how we create new inventions with commercial applications.

Learn how UBC’s research impacts society


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Research Support and Resources

Learn how UBC helps researchers simplify the complex administrative side of research.

Find support for your research project


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Partner with UBC Research

Looking for a research partner to help develop a product, test a theory or create a new venture?

Find people and research facilities


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Research Funding and Statistics

Every year, UBC attracts approximately $650 million in research funding from across the globe.

Get a summary of research funding