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Office of the Vice-President, Research + Innovation

The Office of the Vice-President, Research + Innovation (OVPRI) provides central services to the entire R+I team and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of R+I. These services include Finance, HR, administrative support for the VP, AVPs and Directors, and internal and external communications on behalf of the office as well as in related portfolios. In addition, OVPRI includes teams that lead McGill's Digital Research Services, Research Development, Prizes and Awards, and Institutional Strategic Initiatives.

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Prizes and Awards

McGill is proud of the research excellence that resides across our Faculties and is committed to promoting and celebrating the outstanding achievements of our faculty members by nominating them for major research prizes, awards, honours and distinctions.

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Digital Research Services

Digital Research Services (DRS) assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem by providing advice and support on activities related to Research Data Management, Research Software, and Advanced Research Computing.

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Institutional Strategic Initiatives

McGill's Institutional Strategic Initiatives portfolio increases McGill's capacity to support institution-wide, high-impact research initiatives.

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