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A message from the Vice-President, Research
At McMaster, our research strength is one of our most prized assets. We’re home to some of the best minds and laboratories in the country, with research income and output rivalling those of universities more than twice our size.
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Support for Researchers
Learn about our research administration and ethics review support
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Discover our world-class research facilities.
Prizes, Honours & Research Chairs
Nominate and celebrate our researchers.
Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS)

Research for a Brighter World
Strategic Plan for Research 2018-2023
Research for a Brighter World lays out a vision and plan to bolster McMaster’s research mission and take our institution’s research excellence to an even higher level.
Research Stories

McMaster researchers trial primary care program for older adults
A primary care program promoting the health of older adults was well received by family medical practices but lacked clinical benefits, says a study led . . .

Analysis: Newly linked data can reveal academic development from kindergarten to high school in 150,000 students
If you observe a kindergarten classroom, its games, songs, stories and activities might seem to be just for fun. But play-based learning helps children develop . . .

Analysis: ChatGPT: Student insights are necessary to help universities plan for the future
With the launch of ChatGPT to the public, post-secondary institutions are aware of the seismic impact this could have on both the business and art . . .
Research Announcements


McMaster Library ➚
McMaster signs open access publishing agreement with Wiley
Research Announcements

Canadian Research Data Centre Network ➚
CRDCN Appoints new Executive Director for next era at the Network
Research Announcements
Upcoming Events
Improving the Wellbeing of Older Adults Through Virtual Music Theatre
Spark: a centre for social research innovation
Qualitative Data: Practices for RDM Planning and Sharing
Digital Research
Cleaning Up Messy Data with Python and Pandas
Digital Research
Data Management in Research: A Hidden Universe of Uncertainty in Data Replication
Spark: a centre for social research innovation
Version Control with Git
Digital Research
Non-extractive participatory design: feminist, anti-colonial, and disability-centred approaches
McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging
3D Modelling and Printing
Digital Research