A research unit brings together researchers to focus on a specific area of research, often across departments and faculties. Establishing a formal research unit starts with a planning meeting with the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI).
The process to recognize a research unit is outlined below. Applications can be made for either a provisional status or full governance recognition.
Step 1: Planning
Contact maryam.ebrahimi [at] mcgill.ca (Maryam Ebrahimi), Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives.
A meeting will be scheduled to discuss the criteria for provisional or full recognition status.
Step 2: Develop a Proposal
- If applying for provisional status, write a short proposal.
- If applying for full governance recognition, develop a complete proposal.
Templates will be provided by our office, if applicable.
Proposals can be submitted at any time during the year.
Submit the proposal to the lead Faculty.
Step 3: Review
The Faculty will review and provide feedback.
*If applying for full governance recognition, the Faculty submits proposals with letters of support to OVPRI for review and feedback.
Step 4: Approval
Lead Faculty grants provisional status for up to 36 months.
Full governance recognition is granted by the Academic Policy Committee (APC), Senate, and Board of Governors (BOG).