A focal point for scholarship and debate on international affairs in Canada

Created in 2007, the Centre for International Policy Studies is jointly funded by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Office of the Vice President-Research at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Excellence in Research

Through strategic hiring and the creation of new programs, the University of Ottawa has built a strong and growing team of researchers in international affairs across departments and faculties, including in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, the School of International Development and Global Studies, the School of Political Studies and the Law School. We are committed to the highest standards of research and to collaborating with other excellent scholars around the world.

Informed Public Debate

CIPS is also committed to promoting evidence-based discussion of international policy issues in Canada. In just a few years, CIPS has established itself as a leading centre in Canada for informed debate of foreign policy and international affairs. Discussions involve academics and students, government officials, journalists and other professionals, as well as interested members of the general public.

Activities

• CIPS supports several research projects and networks based at the University of Ottawa.
• The Centre also holds events including speakers and workshops, many open to the public.
• CIPS maintains an international affairs blog, featuring analysis by many featured faculty contributors.
• The Centre provides small grants to new University of Ottawa-based projects on a competitive basis. Those seeking support must demonstrate the scholarly importance and policy significance of their project, and their commitment to collaborating with other leaders in the field. Read more.
• CIPS also hosts postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers, and invites graduate students to be closely involved in its activities.
• For more information on the Centre’s activities and objectives, please also see the Director’s message.

Network

CIPS promotes and facilitates collaboration between international affairs researchers across departments and faculties of the University of Ottawa, and with researchers across Canada and around the world.

CIPS researchers are affiliated with several departments and faculties at the University, including:

• Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (Social Sciences)
• School of Political Studies (Social Sciences)
• International Law Group (Faculty of Law – Common Law Section)
• School of International Development and Global Studies (Social Sciences)
• Department of History (Faculty of Arts)

External project partners and/or funders have included:

• Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• Aurea Foundation
• Carnegie Council of New York
• Center for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, Stanford University
• Center for Sustainable Development and International Peace, University of Denver
• Centre for International Governance Innovation, Waterloo
• Centre for International Relations, Queen’s University
• Chaire Raoul-Dandurand en études stratégiques et diplomatiques
• Economic and Social Research Council, United Kingdom
• Free University, Berlin
• FRIDE, Madrid
• German Ministry for Development and Cooperation
• Global Affairs Canada
• Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, Oxford University
• International Development Research Centre, Ottawa
• Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
• Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre (NOREF)
• Royal United Services Institute, London
• Security and Defence Forum, Department of National Defence, Canada
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canada

CIPS is also a member of the International Relations and Security Network, based in Zurich.

Further Information

For more information on CIPS, please contact the CIPS Research Centre Coordinator.

See also the Director’s message.

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CIPS aims to create a diverse community of scholars, researchers, policy members, students, and engaged members of the public, who collectively listen and learn to broaden and deepen their understanding of complex issues of global significance. To this end, all CIPS events and activities are organized along the principles of mutual respect and professional and personal courtesy.