Research
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. We consistently place among the country's top 15 research universities in global and national university rankings systems.
#1
Canadian Innovative University
World University Rankings for Innovation 2025
$286M
Research Funds
2024/2025
#3
In Canada
Climate Action (SDG 13)
Sustainable Cities & Communities (SDG 11)
THE Impact Rankings 2025
Research Impact & Stories
SFU delivers academic and research excellence to harness new ideas and innovations for the benefit of society.
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Scholarly Impacts
SFU's Scholarly Impact of the Week is selected by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation to celebrate scholarly milestones and research impacts from across the SFU research community.
The Government of Canada’s Research Support Fund (RSF) helps Canadian institutions cover the indirect costs of research, supporting a world-class research environment. Learn more about RSF.