UBC Arts is internationally renowned for research in the social sciences, humanities, and creative and performing arts.

We bring together the best of quantitative research, humanistic inquiry, and artistic expression under one umbrella. Most of our departments rank in the top two in Canada and many are among the top 20 in the world.

Research highlights
$34.6M

in annual research funding

84

Royal Society of Canada Fellows

24

active Canada Research chairs

Featured News

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16 Arts scholars awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants

 
The grants support the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas.

New Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts

 
Four UBC Arts professors have been named Canada Research Chairs in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.

Seven UBC Arts-led projects funded by the BC Knowledge Development Fund

 
Seven UBC Arts-led projects were awarded funding through the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF).
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Research Centres

The Faculty of Arts is home to several world-class research centres, fostering collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines.
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Research Centres

The Faculty of Arts is home to several world-class research centres, fostering collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines.
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Research Grant Recipients
UBC Arts researchers have received numerous fellowships, awards, and grants for their impactful research contributions.
Journals
UBC Arts supports peer-reviewed scholarly journals, including B.C. Studies, Canadian Literature, and Pacific Affairs.
Research Resources
For research grant application details, deadlines, and resources, UBC Arts researchers can visit Arts Internal Resources (AIR).