Research is fundamental to Bishop’s University’s mandate. Bishop’s researchers contribute to discovery, innovation and the generation of new knowledge, which is effectively mobilized to relevant communities, partners and end users. By continuing to enhance Bishop’s research activity and scholarly reputation, the University and its research community contribute to innovation and the economic development of the region, province, and country.

Opportunities to succeed in research and creative scholarship are critical to our ability to recruit and retain exceptional faculty and students. Not only are research excellence and effective teaching inherently linked but they allow us to offer frequent and quality research experiences to our students. Our integrated model of research and teaching is highly experiential, personalized, and effective in producing well-trained graduates who excel in the next stages of their career, graduate studies, or research training.

This Strategic Research Plan (PDF) recognizes that there are many different approaches to research and creative activity. Some research is highly creative, some is incremental. Some researchers work alone, while others work in teams or in small collaborations on campus, in the field, with communities, and/or at other universities in Canada and worldwide. Some researchers pursue pure knowledge creation, while others apply themselves to addressing current and future challenges at the global, national, or local level. Some research programs require performance, laboratory space, and equipment; others require access to field locations near and far; all require access to information resources and administrative or technical support. This Strategic Research Plan further recognizes that certain research programs provide opportunities for graduate degree programs. Regardless of discipline, subject matter, or resource requirements and use, all research and creative activities are valued and contribute to our collective knowledge and development.