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.

Valérie has a PhD in demography and social sciences. A public policy researcher, she has taught such subjects as Sociology and Demography, particularly in France, and helped launch large-scale scientific collaborations.

Acknowledged as an influential leader in Canada’s research community, Valérie Laflamme has over fifteen years of experience in strategic positions within the federal government, notably as a senior manager with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, where she helped define and implement major national programs.

Her expertise in program development, research funding, and partnership mobilization has made her a key actor in scientific development with a recognized ability to advance ambitious and inclusive initiatives that benefit the entire research community.

Valérie Laflamme’s term of office will begin on August 15, 2026. 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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