Research at McMaster University

• The Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS) helps researchers access funding from external granting agencies. ROADS supports McMaster’s research community through the funding application process and helps bring awarded projects into operation.

• Research and High Performance Computing Support (RHPCS) provides support for all matters related to the use of computers and digital infrastructure in research including applications for funding, design, procurement and administration of IT systems and application development. RHPCS staff can also assist researchers with programming, data visualization, creating research data management plans, and implementing backup solutions. 

• Visit Research Ethics for information about policies, procedures and McMaster's Research Ethics Boards. 

• Connect with our team of experienced professionals at Research Finance for help in accessing the grant money you’ve been awarded.

• Are you a McMaster researcher interested in moving your research to the marketplace? Or a business interested in gaining access to the knowledge and expertise of our researchers, or to take advantage of our unique facilities and services? Whether it’s copyright, commercialization or collaboration the McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) helps researchers work with industry, and connects industry to McMaster.  

• The Forge is a dual-location startup accelerator that supports young companies and puts them on the fast-track to success. The Forge is a collaborative workspace shared by youth entrepreneurs representing various industries including digital media, health sciences, social innovation and advanced manufacturing. The Forge also provides startups with training to enhance their skills and decision-making abilities, while connecting them with mentors and successful business people who will coach them through the ups-and-downs of running a business. The Forge is funded by the Ontario Centres of Excellence as part of the Campus-Linked Accelerator (CLA) program. It is a partnership between McMaster University, Innovation Factory and Mohawk College.

McMaster is known world-wide for innovation in education and research – our students are one of the keys to our research success. If you’re an undergraduate looking for research opportunities, take a look at the Undergraduate Student Research Awards site. Whether you’re considering graduate work or you are a postdoctoral fellow in a particular field of research, the School of Graduate Studies will provide you with all the information you’ll need.