SSHRC Funding Opportunities
Please join the SCRA's Grant Facilitator for an overview of SSHRC’s funding programs. Learn about the key application components shared by all SSHRC proposals and discover best practices for submitting a competitive application. Bring your questions!
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://viu.zoom.us/j/64495158166?pwd=anN6aGdKQWlTQ3plbWZmdkYzV0RUdz09
Password: 141211
Meeting ID: 644 9515 8166
Bridging Indigenous and Western Research Paradigms
with VIU's Danielle Alphonse, BC Regional Innovation Chair for Aboriginal Early Childhood Development as one of the panelists
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Held on June 17, 12 to 1pm ET, Register and more info here
NSERC Alliance grants: Everything you need to know for a competitive application
Pam Giberson will provide an overview of the NSERC Alliance partnership grant, including main program criteria, how to apply, and best practices for putting your application together.
Mitacs Research Partnership Funding Opportunities
Mike Kennefick, a Business Development Specialist working with VIU to create research projects for students between academia and industry will provide details about research partnerships opportunities. In particular, Mike will discuss the Accelerate, Elevate, Business Strategy Internship and Research Training Award programs. This will be followed by an open discussion for participants about Mitacs and its offerings, as well as eligibility criteria for these programs.
A New Take on the 3 'R's: Reading, Writing & Research: Undergraduate Students as Scholars
Join us to discuss research experiences for the humanities and social sciences. SRCA is hosting a small VIU panel to share ideas about integrating research and scholarship into classroom settings as well as guiding undergraduates in their own inquiry based projects. Come hear about applied examples that you can integrate into your own teaching and scholarship.
The Community as a Resource: Applied Research and Service Learning for Students
Will you have students working with a community/industry partner on an applied research project during the F20 or S21 as part of course work or program requirements? Or are you interested in shifting a course in this direction? Come to learn about a great opportunity to get the students a small stipend, and the program materials to make it more accessible and sustainable.
Knowledge Mobilization (KM) 101
Knowledge mobilization is about finding ways to do more with what we know, to ensure that our research creates positive impacts in, with and for our communities and greater society. In this workshop, Tanis Dagert, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator at SRCA will introduce you to some of the KM basics, ideas and opportunities. Planning for knowledge mobilization activities beyond the traditional approaches, also helps with grant proposals, partnership meetings, and long-term impacts!
Publishing and Scholarly Identity for your Research and Creative Activity
Attend one or both parts of this two-part session. Times are approximate and attendees are welcome to join and leave as they need to.
10:00 - 10:45am Part One: Considerations in deciding where to publish, including predatory publishers, publishing agreements, Tri-agency requirements, APCs and discounts.
Research Data: Planning for it, Managing it, Meeting Accountabilities
Attend one or both parts of this two-part session. Times are approximate and attendees are welcome to join and leave as they need to.
9:00-9:50 Part One: Overview of data management requirements, planning & tools
10:00 - 11:00 Part Two: Data management tools in action: DMP Tool, VIU Dataverse @ ScholarsPortal
Hiring Research Project Personnel
Wondering how to hire a research assistant? Come hear the basics, from hiring to time sheets, to end of grant wrap up. Bring your questions for the Q&A at the end.