October 17, 2018 Share widely!
Have some related news that you'd like to share? Such as ... conferences, events, achievements, projects, funding and partner opportunities, publications. If so contact tanis.dagert@viu.ca
 Gender Historians Bring International Research Journal to VIU
The world’s leading journal on the history of gender relations is now basing its North American editorial operations out of VIU. History Professors Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, Dr. Katharine Rollwagen and Dr. Cathryn Spence made a successful bid to become the North American co-editors of Gender & History, a well-respected international journal that publishes academic articles exploring the history of gender relations. Read Full Story
 Lunch Series Looks to Satisfy Appetites for Information
The purpose of the Lunch and Learn series is to build a culture of knowledge sharing at VIU — whether it’s original research, scholarship or other creative activity — in a supportive, non-formal setting. "It's a great way to foster community, lifelong learning and is an excellent use of your lunch break,” says Tanis Dagert,Community Liaison with the Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Office. Read full story and check out the updated schedule in the events section below.
 VIU Professor and Master’s Student Collaborate to Develop Vancouver Island's Water Budget
Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist and Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications student Tim Sivak are developing a tool that will answer the question of how much water Vancouver Island really has available for human use, and where shortages exist or are developing. The pair have partnered with the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development; the Regional District of Nanaimo; and the Cowichan Valley Regional District to develop a water budget that will help answer this question for many communities and regions across Vancouver Island. Read full story.
 VIU Team on the Cutting Edge of Better, More Accurate Drug Testing
Many drug users know their supply is tainted by the lethal opioid fentanyl, but new tech being developed at VIU tells them just how dangerous the next dose of heroin or cocaine could be. VIU professor Chris Gill and his team work with sensitive analysis machines known as mass spectrometers, which can take an incredibly small sample of a drug and accurately show within minutes what will actually end up inside a user's veins. Read full story.
 VIU and McGill Partner to Create Learning and Research Opportunities in Indigenous Studies
Prof. Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal Academic, McGill University, and Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor of VIU, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to explore how the universities can work together to further support research and learning in the areas of Indigenous education and Indigenous studies Read full story.
 VIU's Campus Community Radio CHLY Wins International Crimestoppers Award!
A unique local pilot project launched in 2016 received recognition at an International Crimestoppers Conference in Panama City for its radio ads aimed at people whose first language is not English. Four VIU International students recorded the ads in the VIU Library audio recording booth, assisted by volunteer CHLY Radio programmers. The ads were recorded in Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese and Spanish and broadcast to the Nanaimo area in order to encourage reporting crime, a better understanding of the law, and to help keep our community safer.
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 Introduction to VIU’s NEW Internal Grants Info Sessions
Come to learn about VIU’s brand new suite of internal grant programs, designed to support the realization of the Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Plan (2017-2022). Roisin Mulligan and Bettina Ruhstein from the SRCA office will offer 3 sessions to introduce details of the new programs and answer your questions.
- Oct. 23rd 10:30 - 11:30 in B355 R203 (teleconferencing option for employees off the Nanaimo campus. Contact Roisin Mulligan local 2575)
- Oct. 24th 2:30 - 3:30 in B305 R444
- Oct. 30th 12:00 - 1:00pm in B250 R220
 Fall 2018 Bring Your Lunch & Learn Schedule
This noon-hour series aims to build a culture of sharing research, scholarly and creative activity in a supportive environment, while you enjoy your brown bag lunch. All sessions are held on scheduled Tuesdays from 12 to 1pm in B305 Room 440 (SRCA Reserach Commons).
 Fall 2018 Community Partner Series
Learn, Discuss, Connect! This series brings leaders from local organizations onto the campus to share insights and information about their initiatives and explore opportunities for increased collaboration. All sessions are held on scheduled Thursdays from 12 to 1pm in B305 Room 440 (SRCA Grad Lounge). Read full descriptions on InViu.
 Out of the Box - Acquired Brain Injury & Mental Health Community Symposium
Tues. Nov. 6, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Beban Park Social Centre
Historically, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Mental Health and related issues have been treated by different systems of care. Join the conversation about what is currently happening, examples of best practice, and how we can make change. Organized by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS), Island Health, March of Dimes Canada, Vancouver Island University, the BC SUPPORT Unit Vancouver Island Centre, People First Media, and people with lived experience of acquired brain injury. Free, refreshments provided. Register.
 Research Week and CREATE 2019
April 8-12, 2019
Planning is already underway to make this an INCREDIBLE week for students, employees and community members. Faculty - if you are making some aspect of CREATE part of a course for next semester, connect with Kendra for a class presentation on the registration process, volunteering, presentations, posters etc. There will be an opportunity to include year end research related events in our Research Week Events Calendar, and stay tuned for the 'Call for Presentations' for the Faculty Research & Creative Activity Symposium.
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Institute: Beginning a Research Program
Nov. 16-18, 2018 @ Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Starting a successful research program and conducting scholarly work at a predominantly undergraduate institution pose unique challenges for a new faculty member. This institute gives pre-tenured faculty members the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experienced faculty how to establish and manage a research program with undergraduates. At the institute, participants also will prepare plans for starting and/or advancing their individual research programs at their respective campuses. Sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research.
Community-Based Research Canada Fall Webinar Series:
How CBR is Implemented with Marginalized Communities
- Nov. 23rd at 9am PST. Immigrant and Refugee Families with Rich Janzen. Register.
- Dec. 13th at 9am PST. Women and Children who are exposed to violence with Mavis Morton. Register.
BC Campus Workshop: Liberating Structures
Nov. 7 & 8th in Vancouver
Liberating Structures are a collection of powerful facilitation strategies that can be used in classrooms, meetings, planning sessions, team days, workshops, presentations, etc. They are seriously fun methods to engage and work together. Register.
Student Training Opportunities
Applying to grad school? Going to a conference? Have no idea how to do a poster? We are offering an assortment of info sessions for students – check out this webpage for more info!
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Save the Date for Congress 2019: Circles of Conversation. June 1-7, 2019, to be held at UBC in Vancouver
A convergence of over 70 scholarly associations, each holding their annual conference under one umbrella. The theme will emphasize the deep, two-way relationships between the university and the communities it serves: local, provincial, national, and globa with a focus on productive scholarly relations with Indigenous communities. Includes space for dialogue, debate, and dissent, and will showcase creative critical engagements — in literature, visual arts, and music — with topics as diverse as sustainability, accessibility, global mobility, health, culture, and, of course, education.
Report: Raising Canada: A Report on Children in Canada, Their Health and Well-Being
Children First Canada released a report providing a high-level analysis of the health and wellbeing of children in Canada. Mental and physical health are discussed, as well as the impacts of factors such as poverty and food insecurity. Published by The University of Calgary, O'Brien Institute for Public Health / Children First Canada, 2018.
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Note: Funding applications to external organizations require signatures and approvals at least one week prior to the deadline. Contact our helpful SRCA staff including Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca (Science, Technology, Health & Human Services), Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca (all other Faculties) and Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca (students).
VIU Faculty & Staff: Internal Funding Opportunities
NEW! SRCA Internal Awards to support scholarship, research and creative activity at VIU:
- Explore Grant: up to $2,000 for applications that aim to explore and create new knowledge outputs where at least one undergraduate or graduate student is involved in the investigation in a paid role. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Engage Grant: up to $2,000 for projects aimed at building or expanding collaborative projects with community or industry partners. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Innovate Grant: up to $5,000 for applications to support research and creative activity that results in innovative or creative outputs or applications. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Inquiry Grant: up to $5,000 for applications to support investigator led inquiry and research. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Gather Grant: up to $3,000 to enable researchers to host events. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Amplify Grant: up to $2,000 for the development of web, social media, and digital sharing of research knowledge. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Travel and Conference Grant: up to $800 for conference travel. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Publish Grant: up to $1000. Open deadline.
- Regional Initiatives Fund – up to $20,000 for partnerships with a community entity on a project of regional significance. Deadline: May 15th, 2019
VIUFA Research, Scholarly Activity, and Curriculum Development Funding: includes a) release sections – available to regular faculty; b) research funding of up to $1,000 available to regular and temporary faculty; and c) conference attendance funding of up to $1,000 for for temporary faculty. Deadline: Nov. 19th. Contact: Elizabeth.Brimacombe@viu.ca
CUPE Training & Development: Supports professional growth and development including credit and non-credit courses; workshops, conferences and funds to cover expenses associated with professional development activities. Deadline: Ongoing. Contact: CUPEtd@viu.ca
Global Engagement Grants: designed to support faculty and staff with travel and program development funding as they work towards VIU's internationalization goals. Contact: Darrell.Harvey@viu.ca or Danielle.Paydli@viu.ca Includes:
- Program Development Grants: up to $10,000 to support faculty and staff to develop curriculum and programming that is international in nature. Deadline: January 31st
- Travel Grants: up to $2500 to assist VIU faculty and staff to explore or develop international teaching and learning opportunities that benefit the VIU community. Deadline: January 31st
- International Work Opportunity Grants: up to $5000 to engage VIU faculty and staff in high-quality, international, workplace-based experiences that support development projects. Deadline: Feb. 28th
- Leave for Change: Opportunity to participate in a 3-4 week volunteer assignment in the Global South. Deadline: Feb. 28th
VIUFA Professional & Scholarly Development Funding: up to $2,000 for VIUFA regular employees for professional development. Deadline: Nov. 15th. Contact: Denise.Hook@viu.ca.
VIUFA Non-Regular Professional Development Fund: $2,000 for VIUFA non-regular employees for conference travel or research/scholarly activity. Deadline: ongoing. Contact: Kathleen.Reed@viu.ca
VIU Faculty & Staff: External Funding Opportunities
New! Association of Commonwealth Universities Blue Charter Fellowship. Fellowships for PhD students and post-PhD researchers for 2-3 month placements at ACU member universities across the Commonwealth, as well as in industry – with a focus on three core areas: 1) preventing plastics from getting into the sea; 2) developing alternatives to plastics; 3) cleaning up the seas. Apply by Nov. 7, 2018.
Fulbright Canada Research Chairs Program: supports the exchange of scholars between and among Canadian and American universities in targeted areas. See here for a list of opportunities open to Canadians who wish to conduct research and/or lecture in the United States. Internal Deadline: November 8, 2018. Sponsor deadline: November 15, 2018. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca or Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant: Short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization. Internal deadline: Dec. 3, 2018 Sponsor deadline: Dec. 15, 2018. Amount: $7,000- $25,000 over 1 year. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
SSHRC Connection Grant: Outreach activities geared towards short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives (workshops, conferences, forums, other events). Internal deadline: January 16, 2019. Sponsor deadline: February 1, 2019. Amount: $7,000 - $25,000 ($50,000 for outreach activities) over 1 year. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
NSERC Engage Grants: Short term research projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem in a new university-industry partnership. Continuous intake Amount: Up to $25,000 over 6 months. Contact: Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca
NSERC Connect Grants: Level 1 Grants provide up to $5,000 for domestic travel to develop new academic-industry partnerships in natural sciences or engineering research. Level 2 Grants provide up to $25,000 to develop or promote new academic–industry partnerships, student–industry training opportunities, and/or the goals of NSERC’s 2020 Strategic Plan. Continuous intake. Contact: Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca
Canada Council for the Arts Explore and Create Grant: up to $50,000 to support the initial stages of the creative process. Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations can apply to develop and make creative works. Continuous intake. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
New! Innovative Solutions Canada Program: This program aims to support innovation and growth of Canadian small businesses by providing funding to develop novel solutions to challenges proposed by federal departments. Universities can receive funding for these R&D challenges as a partner with business applicants or by applying through their own spinoff companies.
Student Opportunities:
VIU Student Travel & Conference Fund, Jessica Wilde Fund and Stephanie Buckingham Fund: Funding for participation or attendance at conferences, workshops, and colloquia. Deadline: October 31, 2018 Contact: Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca
VIU Reach Award: Up to $2,000 to enable VIU undergraduate and graduate students to conduct their own original research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Deadline: October 2018 (exact date TBC). Contact: Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca
Milner Gardens & Woodland Undergraduate Research Awards: $1000 intended to foster student research at Milner Gardens & Woodland. The project may be primarily student driven or one that is associated with a faculty member’s research program. Deadline: October 31, 2018 Contact: geoff.ball@viu.ca
Mitacs Accelerate Graduate Student Internship: Apply at any time to receive $15,000 towards a four-month internship with an eligible industry or community partner. Contact: Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca
Mitacs Globalink Research Award: $6,000 for travel costs of senior undergraduate or graduate student to conduct a research project overseas. Now with expanded list of eligible countries. Watch Mitacs Globalink introduction videos. These videos are specifically designed for university contacts who work with Globalink. Continuous intake. Contact: Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program - Science Horizons supports green jobs for youth by providing wage subsidies to eligible employers to hire interns in environmental and clean technology sectors. Interns must be recent college or university graduates eligible to work in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Check out the website for more info for both potential employers and interns.
More student funding opportunities...
Ok, so there are lot more opportunities and we have made the BIG Funding Chart to help out. This chart is updated monthly with new opportunities. Do you know of a funding pot for students? Email Kendra and she will include it in the BFC.
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