Pushing the boundaries of
knowledge
Pushing the boundaries of
knowledge
Research at Queen's
We approach society’s most pressing problems with curiosity, creativity, and determination. Together, our faculty and graduate scholars pioneer new ways to understand our world.
8th
2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Nobel Prize in Physics (2015)
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Canada's most research-intensive universities
8th
2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Nobel Prize in Physics (2015)
U15
Canada's most research-intensive universities
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Research in action
Astroparticle physics
From dark matter to neutrino science, our Nobel-Prize winning research is exploring the mysteries of the universe.
We host world-class facilities and connect experts from across the country and around the world to advance fundamental science and respond to the biggest questions in particle astrophysics, cosmology, and astronomy.
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Preserving the past
Our researchers are recovering history and global artifacts through Canada’s only Art Conservation graduate program. 
We seek to understand the creation and production of material culture in the past and present and to ensure its preservation for future generations.
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Cancer care and treatment
The Cancer Clinical Trials Group, based at Queen’s, plays a critical role in the global fight against cancer.
Since 1980, the network of 2,100 Canadian investigators has supported more than 600 trials involving over 100,000 patients from 40 countries on six continents.
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Climate action
With field-leading research programs and chairs in environmental and energy research, our community is combating climate change and advancing Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Materials science
Queen’s researchers have discovered a novel organic coating that could extend the lifespan of critical metals and potentially save billions across the infrastructure, microchip, and health care industries.
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Green investments
The Institute for Sustainable Finance is the first national and multi-disciplinary hub in Canada that brings together academia, the private sector, and government to increase sustainable finance capacity.
Aligning financial markets with the transition to a sustainable economy will help foster long-term environmental solutions and planetary health.
Driven to discover.
Queen's researchers are working to improve the wellbeing of people and our planet. Some are exploring the building blocks of the universe. Others are working to improve health care and sustainable technologies. Across all disciplines, we are on a mission of discovery.
Our centres and institutes
Queen’s is a global host for cooperative research. Our 24 centres and institutes create space for our scholars to collaborate with experts from around the world. Together, these teams address complex local and global issues and challenges.
Our centres and institutes
Queen’s is a global host for cooperative research. Our 24 centres and institutes create space for our scholars to collaborate with experts from around the world. Together, these teams address complex local and global issues and challenges.
Canada Research Chairs
We are home to some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds in research and academia including 43 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). Our CRCs cross a broad set of academic disciplines and are recognized as leaders in their fields.
Research resources
Research is at the core of the Queen’s mission. Our Vice-Principal (Research) Portfolio oversees, coordinates, and promotes research that advances our knowledge, boosts learning, and furthers excellence at Queen’s.
Innovation
Queen's is committed to the management and protection of intellectual property to maximize commercialization opportunities for the mutual benefit of our community, the public, and the economy.
Training the next generation
We embed research into all aspects of learning at Queen’s. Our students apply their curiosity and talents to today’s research to grow into tomorrow’s research leaders.
Training the next generation
We embed research into all aspects of learning at Queen’s. Our students apply their curiosity and talents to today’s research to grow into tomorrow’s research leaders.
Become a researcher at Queen's
Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative—that’s who we are. Research with global impact—that’s what we do. Join us in working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.