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About Research at VIU

The Research & Scholarly Activity Office at VIU supports and assists faculty and students in applying for and administering research grants and awards. This portal will provide you with information about research activities, services, personnel, and statistics.

Research Office Staff

Where to Find Us


Services and Resources


Role of the Research Office

Statistics and Fast Facts

Policies and Guidelines Governing Research
Events and Workshops

Scholarly Activity Database

Internal Grants and Leaves Awarded

Active External Research Grants and Awards


Research Centres, Institutes & Facilities


Reports and Planning Documents

"VIU and the other B.C. Universities are, and will remain, institutions focused on teaching, learning and service to the community. Faculty and students are involved in research and other forms of scholarship and professional activity because they sharpen that focus."
From the Research Scholarship Working Group Report

.Chemistry Lab at VIU Nanaimo Campus VIU Nanaimo Campus Shelfish Research Project