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.

Research Funding Over 5 Years

100% Increase

Research Funding

$16.2 Million+

Home to 4 active SSHRC Partnership Grants
Home to 3 Early Career Researcher Award Winners
Home to 3 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.

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Research in the News

Photo for the news post: Carleton Researchers Recognized by New Frontiers in Research Fund for Work in High-Risk, High-Reward Research
April 26, 2023

Carleton Researchers Recognized by New Frontiers in Research Fund for Work in High-Risk, High-Reward Research

Carleton Researchers Recognized by New Frontiers in Research Fund for Work in High-Risk, High-Reward Research

By Jena Lynde-Smith Five Carleton University researchers received a combined $1.74 million from the federal government’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) today to support multidisciplinary projects in the fields... More
Photo for the news post: FPA Helps Boost Carleton University Research Growth
January 24, 2023

FPA Helps Boost Carleton University Research Growth

FPA Helps Boost Carleton University Research Growth

Faculty of Public Affairs researchers were awarded $16.2 million by government agencies and the nonprofit sector in 2022. That success greatly contributed to Carleton's overall research growth of 12.7% over... More
Photo for the news post: FPA Researchers Bring Home SSHRC Funding
November 17, 2022

FPA Researchers Bring Home SSHRC Funding

FPA Researchers Bring Home SSHRC Funding

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has announced funding for twelve researchers in the Faculty of Public Affairs. The researchers span the disciplines in FPA and received both... More
Photo for the news post: FPA Helps Carleton Reach #1 in Maclean’s Research Rankings
October 7, 2022

FPA Helps Carleton Reach #1 in Maclean’s Research Rankings

FPA Helps Carleton Reach #1 in Maclean’s Research Rankings

  Research funding successes in the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) have helped Carleton University secure the top spot for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding in comprehensive... More

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Research Support

Awards & Bursaries

Other

The Research Support Team is here to help

The Faculty has dedicated faculty members and staff working on the research portfolio and several bursaries to support high-quality research.

Contact

Jonathan Malloy
Associate Dean – Research and International

Kyla Reid
Manager – Research Services & Initiatives

Michael Agnew
Research Facilitator

Paul Vandenberg
Post-Award Support Administrator