December 15, 2020 -- Laurentian University is pleased to again see itself at the top of several Canada-wide rankings by Research Infosource, including holding onto the number one spot for undergraduate research revenue for the fourth year in a row.
The organization's ranking is based on the total number of sponsored research income obtained in 2019. This includes outside funding from some of our many partners.
By the numbers:
- ranked second in graduate student research intensity (research funding per graduate student)
- ranked fourth in faculty research intensity (research funding per faculty member)
- ranked 11th in Ontario overall
- ranked 28th out of 50 in Canada
We also ranked third in undergraduate corporate research income, and fourth in not-for-profit undergraduate research Income.
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"In our Strategic Research Plan, partnerships with industry, community, private, public, and not-for-profit entities are highlighted as a vital element of our research enterprise. Ranking first, for the fourth year in a row, for total sponsored research income, is a testament to our exceptional researchers, graduate students and our strong partnerships. I am so proud of the faculty and student scholars at Laurentian University who continue to attract research funding from government, industry and community partners, building on Laurentian’s research strengths."
Tammy Eger, Vice-President of Research, Laurentian University