Université Laval – Office of vice-principal (research)

Advisory Member

Organization Type: University

This Organization maintains a web site at:
http://www.vrr.ulaval.ca

Mission Statement

The vice-rectorat à la recherche (VRR) is responsible for the establishment of general research guidelines as well as for the overall management of University research programs. More specifically, the VRR :

- promotes research, giving particular attention to the role of research in student training;
- provides services to researchers;
- distributes research management responsibilities among the various academic units (Faculties, departments or schools, institutes and centers);
- oversees the implementation of research policies and standards.

The VRR also insures that both human and animal research is conducted according to the highest ethical standards, by supporting the numerous research ethics committees that approve research projects.

Finally, the VRR manages the intellectual property generated by the members of the University.

The objectives of the VRR are to:

- develop research collaborations with local and national economic development partners;
- facilitate, in association with the Société de Valorisation des Applications de la Recherche (SOVAR), the transfer of research findings from University laboratories to industrial partners, in the interest of favouring economic growth in Québec and Canada.

Offerings

• Intellectual property management
• Sponsored research
• Technology transfer

Miscellaneous Information

Since its inception, Université Laval has excelled in numerous fields. Thanks to the excellence of its researchers, Université Laval now ranks 5th out of 50 canadian universities in terms of total research financing obtained. With its network of affiliated medical centers, Université Laval counts more than 1200 researchers of all disciplines, making it a major research university. Université Laval profits from its strengths to consolidate and advance its most competitive research poles. Université Laval favours graduate training that is focused on research and encourages its students of all cycles to become active in research teams or centers.

Address

Pavillon des Sciences de l'éducation
Bureau 1434
Québec, QC
Canada G1K 7P4

Main Telephone Number

(418) 656-2599

Fax Number

(418) 656-2401

Contact(s)

Raymond J. Leblanc
Vice-recteur à la recherche
Phone: (418) 656-2599
FAX: (418) 656-2401
E-mail: raymond.leblanc@vrr.ulaval.ca

Nadia Ghazzali
Vice-rectrice adjointe
Phone: (418) 656-3486
FAX: (418) 656-2506
E-mail: nadia.ghazzali@vrr.ulaval.ca

Fee Structure

Business service charges are included in research contracts on the basis of generally recognized administrative overhead fees.

Enquiry Response Time

The VRR will make every effort to promptly respond to all requests for partnership.

Clientele

Small, medium and large businesses. Public and semi-public institutions. Researchers and students of Université Laval.

Date of Incorporation

0

Number of Employees

38