Research Opportunities

There are some discoveries you learn about, and some you make. At StFX, you’ll work alongside nationally and internationally-renowned professors, conducting research and making discoveries of your own.

Real research experience

StFX strategic plan for research and creative works 2019-2025

StFX has an established tradition of research and creative works across all areas of the University’s academic reach, covering a range of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields in the humanities and social sciences, natural, physical, and engineering sciences, management sciences, and health sciences, as well as in areas such as fine arts, music, and drama. In May 2019, Senate approved a new five-year Strategic Plan for Research and Creative Works outlining key objectives and actions that aim to increase the capacity for research and creative success at StFX.

Stfx's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in research

StFX is a signatory to the Dimensions initiative, which invites universities across Canada to take part in a post-secondary transformation to increase equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and help drive deeper cultural change within the research ecosystem. The program addresses obstacles faced by, but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority/racialized groups, and members of LGBTQ2+ communities. It provides public recognition for institutions committed to achieving increased EDI. Click here to view StFX's signed copy of the Dimensions Charter which commits our University to adopting eight core principles throughout our practices and culture to achieve greater equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Click here to read additional information and reporting related to StFX plans for greater equity, diversity and inclusion in research. Click here to read the StFX Canada Research Chairs Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Recent reports on research and creative works

The most recent StFX Report on Research and Creative Works (2020-2021) provides an overview of research activities and accomplishments of faculty and staff at St. Francis Xavier University.

StFX scholar

StFX Scholar is an open access repository for research publications and reports produced by StFX faculty and student researchers.

StFX is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Comprehensive Research Universities