World Class Research

Carleton University has established a reputation on the international research stage for its groundbreaking research. Ranked among the top four comprehensive universities in the country, research funding has skyrocketed from $28 million in 1999/2000 to over $84 million in 2007/2008.

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, 5 NSERC Chairs, and 5 Endowed Chairs, indicating that its faculty have been recognized for their excellence by their peers. To date, 27 faculty members have been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada.

World-wide partnerships

Through regional, national and international partnerships, Carleton has been afforded incredible opportunities to investigate and discover new areas of knowledge that will benefit society as a whole. Carleton's industry partnerships are the backbone of its leading projects ranging from photonics and nanotechnology to the Big Bang and fire research. Industry and government collaborations bring to Carleton the ability to undertake research at the leading edge with the latest equipment.