Expanding Scholarly, Research & Creative (SRC) Activity

In 2016-17, Ryerson University’s overall external research funding reached $47.5 million. Our success is due to faculty and student research that is relevant and connected to today’s challenges. Ryerson recognizes SRC success not only through funding dollars but also by the impact of our interdisciplinary research locally, nationally and internationally.

Working with 253 funding partners, we are recognized for our collaborative approach toward solving complex business and societal issues.

Tri-Council Funding

Ryerson researchers were recognized by the Tri-Council agencies and received approximately $14.6 million in Tri-Council funding.

$2.5M Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

$8.1M Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

$4.0M Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

Municipal, Provincial & Other Federal Funding

This fiscal year saw Ryerson receive $20.7 million in municipal, provincial and federal funding from non-Tri-Council agencies, including Heritage Canada, Public Safety Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

$20.7M Total municipal, provincial and other federal non-Tri-Council funding

$12.3M Non-Tri-Council federal funding

$8.1M Provincial agency funding

Industry & Other Non-Government Funding

Collaboration with industry and community partners is an integral component of Ryerson’s research and innovation strategy.

$10.7M From industry, foundations and not-for-profit organizations

Faculty Honours & Awards

Ryerson congratulates its researchers for the recognitions they have received. These are just some of the honours and awards presented to Ryerson faculty during the academic year.