Research and Innovation (R+I) is responsible for the promotion and advancement of research across McGill and serves the research community in a variety of ways. Specifically, R+I directs the University’s overall institutional research mandate, manages the support services framework for research initiatives, and oversees outreach to key international institutions.
Throughout the R+I portfolio, particular emphasis is placed on the cultivation, development and support of interdisciplinary research initiatives and innovation.
Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Deputy Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Associate Vice-Principals
Learn more about VP R+I's focus on research and innovation through our strategic research plan.
Research Advisory Council
The Research Advisory Council (RAC) is the primary advising body to the Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) (VPRI) and is consulted on University-wide research dossiers under the portfolio of Research and Innovation activities at McGill.
Partners and Centres
The combination of McGill and and the research centres affiliated with the university creates a nexus of researchers, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows pursuing the next vital steps in every area of research imaginable.