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Laurentian Research highly ranked by Research Infosource

LU ranked #1 in total sponsored research income for the 5th year in a row

(February 2, 2022) - Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities were recently unveiled by Research Infosource and Laurentian University’s researchers earned the top rank for undergraduate research revenue for the fifth year in a row.

The annual rankings are based on the total amount of sponsored research income obtained in 2020. In addition to this top ranking, Laurentian University featured prominently in multiple categories including: 

  • second in graduate student research intensity (research funding per graduate student)
  • fourth in faculty research intensity (research funding per faculty member)
  • 11th in Ontario overall
  • 28th out of 50 in Canada

“I am so proud of the faculty, student scholars, and research staff at Laurentian University who are core to Laurentian’s research strengths. Throughout most of 2020, our researchers persevered through the pandemic and continued their important work despite the challenges. We acknowledge that the University underwent dramatic change in 2021, however, the knowledge generated by our researchers and opportunities provided to our graduate students will continue to be an important part of the identity of Laurentian University.” - Tammy Eger, Vice-President of Research, Laurentian University.