Mathieu Ouimet is a full professor in the Department of Political Science at Laval University, as well as the first General Director of the International Francophone Network for Scientific Advice (RFICS).

He is also a member of CIRST. His research program focuses on the transfer and use of research evidence in governments and parliaments. His work has notably been published in leading scientific journals such as Evidence and Policy and Science Communication. Mathieu Ouimet teaches research methods and evidence-informed policy.