Global-scale research excellence at Western includes groundbreaking work in neuroscience and biomedical imaging.

Research Excellence

With annual research funding in excess of $220 million and an international reputation for success, Western University ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. By defining Western's signature research areas, we recognize the significant success of our researchers in building strong collaborative initiatives with existing and broadly acknowledged international reputations. Western’s signature research areas have been defined as:

Neuroscience/Brain & Mind
Imaging
Materials & Biomaterials
Wind Engineering & Natural Disaster Mitigation
Environmental Sustainability & Green Energy
Philosophy of Science

Similarly, Western has established a leadership role in two additional areas of research significant to the University and to Canada’s position on the world stage. Significant clusters of excellence are emerging in: