Annual research funding of $181 million places Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care among Canada’s top six research hospitals.
Research Infosource Inc., Canada’s premier research, consulting and publishing firm, has released its annual ranking of Canada’s top 40 research hospitals. With $181 million in combined research funding for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) and Providence Research rank sixth nationwide.
This competitive funding environment enables VCHRI to attract world-class research talent to British Columbia. Our vibrant research community of more than 2,400 members — including principal investigators, research staff and medical, graduate and post-graduate trainees — contributes to a dynamic ecosystem that supports collaboration and discovery across disciplines.
With 14 internationally acclaimed research institutes, centres and programs, VCHRI is at the forefront of scientific advancement — from developing breakthrough technologies and transformative health policies to leading innovative clinical trials. Beyond advancing science and patient care, VCHRI-led research drives economic growth through job creation, commercialization and investments in training and retaining the next generation of health research leaders.
Total research revenue for Canada's top 40 research hospitals was $3.82 billion in 2024-2025 financial year, underscoring the critical role of health research in driving innovation, improving care and strengthening Canada’s health system.
