Building the future through creativity, collaboration, and research success
One of Canada's Top 15 Research Universities 
A new direction
It starts with working together,
We have six research Signature Areas
Signature (noun): a characteristic mark that serves to to set apart or identify (Webster's Dictionary)
Signature area (noun), \ˈsig-nə-ˌchu̇r ˈā-rē-ə\: areas of outstanding achievement enabled by our research capacity, investments, history and sense of place.(U of S)
What is a signature area? Watch an overview:
Using the best tools,
The best minds need the best support. U of S has some of the most advanced research facilities, centres, and networks in the world.
Our facilities
The Canadian Light Source synchrotron, the International Vaccine Centre, and the Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences are some of our exceptional facilities.
Our centres
With the Global Institute for Food Security and the Global Institute for Water Security and numerous other centres -- U of S is changing the world.
Reaching new heights,
U of S scientists and scholars are winning awards and breaking new ground in research.
Discover our expertise
U of S has stellar research talent, including Canada Excellence Research Chairs, Canada Research Chairs, Industrial Research Chairs, Centennial Research Chairs, Saskatchewan Research Chairs, and named chairs.
Celebrate our award winners
Our researchers are garnering attention from all sides. Sometimes, it's OK to brag.
Take advantage of our Canada First Research Excellence Fund Programs
U of S is only university to have been awarded two CFREFs. Exclusivity has its benefits.
Visit the Office of the Vice-President Research
Connect to all the essential information. Find contacts, forms, ethical guidelines, and much more!
Sharing our knowledge and talent with the world,
Expand your mind by expanding your horizons. Let the U of S International Office connect you to your next adventure. Get in touch, today!
You're not alone!
Watch stories of great U of S cross-cultural opportunities and international student successes.
Building strong foundations,
How can students like you
get involved in research?
Get involved, today!
Whether in the lab or out in the field, great adventure awaits you. Search for great undergraduate research opportunities, here.
Read student success stories
Getting involved in research can seem intimidating. Students can make a difference. We feature stories of graduates and post docs in our Young Innovators series. Undergrads are integral to research, too.
Everything you want to know about research but are afraid to ask
The journey of 1,000 miles starts with a single step, but where do you start?
Photo credit: Alistair Maitland Photography
Remembering our origins,
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Targeting cancer
The Cobalt-60 'cancer bomb' saved the lives of millions. We have U of S researchers to thank.
And turning our ideas into solutions.
With an entrepreneurial approach, Innovation Enterprise, turns ideas and technologies developed here into solutions for the benefit of society, industry and the environment.
Be inspired by our ingenuity
We're putting the genius in ingenius, and the ingenius in your company.
Learn to turn your idea into a commercial success
Go from napkin-back to ready-to-launch with our Innovator's Guide!
Are you looking for UnivRS, forms, or ethics information? Visit Office of the VP Research – vpresearch.usask.ca