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, Principal’s 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 Students
Research information and funding opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
RESEARCH RESOURCES for Faculty
Find resources related to planning, implementing and maintaining strategic research initiatives and information about funding, grant applications and more.
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Michelle St. Pierre
Doctoral Student, Psychology
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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 diverse social science and humanities research, employing qualitative, feminist, digital, narrative, ethnographic, Indigenous, community-engaged, and multimodal methodologies.
Economics, Philosophy & Political Science
Our working groups and labs form the foundation of our research efforts, where our faculty work with a number of community partners to advance knowledge and provide hands-on research and learning opportunities for students.
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 to advance the study and understanding of psychology.
Contact Information
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Email: fass.research.ubco@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9841
Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Office of Research Services
Email: ResearchOffice.UBCO@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9412
Derek Gratz, Associate Director, University Industry Liaison Office
Email: derek.gratz@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9853