Office of the Vice-President, Research

The general role of the Office ot the Vice-President, Research is to coordinate and oversee all of the university’s research activities.

The team is dedicated to research, and steering the Université de Sherbrooke among the ranks of the best research universities.

Vice-President, Research and International Relations

The selection process to fill the position continues according to the established schedule. You can contact the Vice-President's Office by email at vrr@USherbrooke.ca.

Patricia Fournier is Associate Vice-President for Research Development at the Université de Sherbrooke, where she provides strategic leadership for all research activities and research groups to strengthen their visibility and competitiveness at the national and international levels. With over twenty years of experience within the Rectorate, she has made a significant contribution to structuring and advancing the research environment, notably through the development of institutional policies, programs, and initiatives, the mobilization of teams, and the coordination of large-scale projects, including the creation of major research infrastructures such as the Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI), as well as the technical organization of the Acfas Congress.

She plays a key role in strategic planning, the management of funding programs, research security, and relations with government and industry partners, while ensuring close collaboration with faculties and institutional services. Recognized for her ability to mobilize diverse stakeholders and navigate complex environments, she also acts as an ambassador for research within several national and international bodies, actively contributing to the University’s positioning and impact.

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