Faculty of Arts Research
Our vision for energizing arts is to engage, inspire, discover.
Latest research news
In the News: Melanee Thomas, in Political Science, in Windsor Star
Hybrid parliament more inclusive
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In the News: Trevor Tombe, Economics, in The Calgary Herald
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In the News: Trevor Tombe, Economics, in The Globe and Mail
Alberta’s $3.9-billion surplus increases pressure on province to reverse cuts
Essential links
D2L Faculty of Arts research resources
Resources and links for Arts researchers only (log-in required).
Vice President Research Office
Planning and policy issues, government and community relations. Responsible for research chairs and institutes, research administration, and animal care.
Research Services Office
Sponsored research, grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities. Help with University policy, procedures and requirements. Assistance interpreting and applying UCalgary's Intellectual Property policy.
Postdoc Office
Assistance with research training, career development, and other services for the 400 postdoctoral fellows who are valued members of our research community
Research ethics board
UCalgary has two research ethics boards, three animal care committees, and a biosafety committee. All research, funded or unfunded, involving humans, animals or biohazards must first be reviewed by and receive approval from the appropriate board or committee before research can begin.
Integrated Services Centre
Provides walk-up assistance for training staff and faculty in the areas of Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Research Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and IRISS. No appointment is necessary.
UCalgary Research
UCalgary is a comprehensive academic and research institution, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national and international communities.
Contact us
Arts research team

George Colpitts
The Associate Dean, Research, Graduate Education & Faculty Development advances the faculty’s research activities and oversees research, grants and graduate education in the faculty.

Steig Johnson
The Associate Dean, Research and Infrastructure oversees the Canada Research Chair program, promotes international research collaborations, identifies needs for research infrastructure and manages external review processes.

Kinga Olszewska
The Senior Research Advisor provides research career development support to academic staff.
Faculty of Arts grants

George Colpitts
The Associate Dean, Research, Graduate Education & Faculty Development advances the faculty’s research activities and oversees research, grants and graduate education in the faculty.