Research Impact and Performance
Globally recognized for expanding the understanding of life from DNA to complex ecosystems, the College of Biological Science (CBS) at the University of Guelph presents its fifth annual Research Impact and Performance Report.
This document covers the 2024/2025 fiscal year and highlights the contributions of our diverse community of faculty, staff, and students across our three departments and research institutes. To provide a comprehensive view of our performance trajectory, this year’s report benchmarks current data against a five-year average, evaluating twenty distinct metrics across the core themes of Research Funding, Research Excellence and Impact, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research (SoTL) and Graduate Training.
The reports are prepared by the Office of the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies. For more information, please email cbsadr@uoguelph.ca.
Below are some key highlights from each theme. The complete 2024-25 report can be found here (log-in required).
Past Reports
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Research Funding
The Research Funding theme demonstrates the college's strong financial foundation, tracking the substantial volume of external, tri-agency, and non-tri-agency support secured by our members. These metrics highlight the diversity of our partner organizations and the high success rate of our faculty in maintaining robust, multi-grant research portfolios.
- $3.2M
- for Human Health Sciences
- $6.8M
- for Integrative Biology
- $5.7M
- for Molecular and Cellular Biology
- $6.3M
- for Centre for Biodiversity Genomics
CBS faculty secured a total of $22,077,644 in external research funding in the period May 2024–April 2025. CBS received research funding from 38 organizations, including 14 non-profits (e.g., Mitacs), 11 government agencies (e.g., Canada Foundation for Innovation), 10 businesses (e.g., Nestle), and 3 other groups (e.g., private citizens).
- 14
- Not-For-Profits or Charities
- 11
- Government Agencies
- 10
- Businesses or Industries
- 3
- Other Sources
Research Excellence and Impact
Faculty excellence was a defining theme of 2024–25, marked by prestigious accolades, including new Canada Research Chairs, a Royal Society Fellowship, and multiple national society awards. This recognition was complemented by extensive media coverage and strong citation impact, reflecting the College’s growing reputation for influential and collaborative discovery.
SoTL Research
During the 2024-2025 reporting period, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) remained a priority for the College of Biological Science, evidenced by strong engagement from both faculty and staff in research and innovative teaching design. This commitment was reinforced by the Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice (COESP), which provided dedicated funding through various grants and awards to foster educational development. These collective efforts resulted in impactful publications that contributed meaningfully to the broader academic discourse in the social sciences.
- 34
- Staff & Faculty Engaged in SoTL
- $12,000
- Commited to SoTL Innovations by COESP
Graduate Training
The 2024–2025 academic year demonstrated a vibrant graduate training environment within the College of Biological Science. With a total enrollment of over 400 students, the College maintained strong recruitment and graduation rates across both master’s and PhD streams. Student research excellence was supported by significant funding, with nearly $3 million awarded in scholarships and bursaries. Notably, one-third of the thesis student population held major external awards — including prestigious Vanier and Canada Graduate Scholarships — while time-to-completion rates for both degree levels remained consistent with historical averages.
- 239
- Graduate Students Entered
- 148
- Students Graduated
- $2.9M
- in Scholarships Awarded to Graduate Students
- 33%
- of Thesis Students hold a Major Scholarship
Conclusion
The College creates this annual Research Impact and Performance Report to drive evidence-informed decision-making and steer the growth of our research and graduate studies programs. These metrics highlight CBS’s strengths and identify areas for development, serving as a foundation for continuous improvement.
Questions or feedback? Please contact cbsadr@uoguelph.ca.
About
The College of Biological Science is a globally recognized academic faculty with a mission to expand the understanding of life, from DNA to cells to complex ecosystems. It produces intrepid and interdisciplinary research in a student-centred learning environment that encourages and promotes comprehensive understanding of the systems that govern life.