There are numerous opportunities for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduates to be involved in a variety of research projects and collaborations.
Collaborative Research
Multidisciplinary research is essential to understanding the interconnected and complex issues we face today. Our researchers work together, from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, and both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate in these collaborations.
Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs and Endowed Chairs help to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds. These chairholders aim to achieve research excellence and to train the next generation of skilled researchers.
Information for Faculty
Find information and resources that support your contributions to UBC and the Okanagan campus.
Information for Students
Research information and funding opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
STORY
Michelle St. Pierre
Doctoral Student, Psychology
PROGRESSIVE THINKER
FASS doctoral student Michelle St. Pierre is on a mission to reform drug policy and revolutionize psychological healing.
Explore Department Research
Community, Culture & Global Studies
We are involved in a diversity of social science and humanities research, employing qualitative, feminist, digital, narrative, ethnographic, Indigenous, community-engaged, and multimodal methodologies.
Economics, Philosophy & Political Science
Learn more about research in the Economics, Philosophy & Political Science department.
History & Sociology
Our research projects engage with local and global issues, ranging from human rights to cybersecurity, and the impact of migration. Join us in thinking actively about how to shape the world in which we live.
Psychology
Our faculty members and graduate students are working on exciting research projects that are making a difference, locally and around the world.
Contact Information
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Email: fass.research.ubco@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9529
Office: ASC 413
Office of Research Services
Kristen Korberg, Associate Director, ORS
Email: kristen.korberg@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.8832
Derek Gratz, VP Research, University Industry Liaison Office
Email: derek.gratz@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9853