Research Excellence Clusters are networks of researchers addressing key societal and cultural problems, and working together to solve challenges that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.
We are working to support cluster development by engaging with the research community to:
- identify clusters of research excellence,
- engage with clusters in strategic planning, and
- provide, when possible, seed funds for catalytic activities needed to attract further opportunities for growth.
Research Cluster support
UBC is committed to supporting the development of clusters of research excellence. Research cluster awards are specifically targeted at catalyzing advanced research initiatives with the expectation that awards will be used to enable the cluster to have more significant impact than otherwise possible. In order to provide the best localized funding support to clusters, UBC has established distinct, coordinated programs for clusters that are led by researchers at each of its Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.