Research is at the heart of our mission in the Faculty of Public Affairs.
Our researchers publish in high-profile venues, receive significant external grant funding and attract high-caliber graduate students and research partners. We offer them comprehensive support.
External Research Funding (as of March 31, 2020)
$7 Million
Externally Funded Research Projects (as of March 31, 2020)
150
Home to 4 active SSHRC Partnership Grants
Home to 3 Early Career Researcher Award Winners
Home to 1 Canada Research Chairs
Celebrating Excellence
Exemplary Faculty of Public Affairs researchers are recognized in a number of ways, both internally and externally. These faculty members reflect the dynamic research environment within our Faculty.
Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chair program was created by the federal government in 2000 to build capacity for research excellence in Canada.
Spotlight on Research

Mehdi Ammi
Another Take: Impact of Delayed Health Care for Non-COVID-19 Patients
Research in the News
Research Support
Awards & Bursaries
- FPA Research Acceleration Awards (pdf)
- FPA Research Excellence Award
- FPA Research Productivity Bursary (Word)
- FPA Research Time Awards (pdf)
- Public Affairs Research Excellence Chairs (pdf)
The Research Support Team is here to help
The Faculty has dedicated faculty members and staff working on the research portfolio, as well as a number of bursaries to support high-quality research. Mary Francoli is the acting Associate Dean (Research and International). She works closely with Kyla Reid, Research Facilitator, and Kevin Nzomo, Post-Award Support Officer.
Contact
Mary Francoli
Associate Dean – Research and International (acting)
Michael Agnew
Research Facilitator
Kevin Nzomo
Post Award Support Officer
Kyla Reid
Manager – Research Services & Initiatives