The University is a community of scholars whose primary tasks are to teach and to learn, to engage in scholarship and research, and to offer service for the benefit of our Island and beyond. To accomplish these ends, research becomes central to the mission of the University. The Office of the Vice President, Academic and Research aims to extend the impact of our research activities and encourage new and stronger partnerships through the following:

Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation
Research Policies
Research Services
Resources and Tools

Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation

The UPEI Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation (OCII) is the bridge between industry and researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island. OCII works with researchers to transform their innovative ideas into commercial products and business opportunities.

Visit the Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation website

Research Policies

UPEI policies and procedures are relevant for UPEI researchers.

Visit the Policies page of the Research Services website

Research Services

Research Services consists of the Vice-President, Academic and Research and a team of administrative staff who work directly in support of research development and the administration of research funding.

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Resources and Tools

Resources and tools for researchers including links to required forms, important policies, contract and grant support and research accounting guidelines. 

Visit the Resources and Tools page of the Research Services website