Further, due to the RSF support, VIU’s Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity office is able to re-direct some institutional funding to dedicated student research staff, such as a Student Research Engagement Coordinator to support student training, research-related funding and scholarships, and assisting students with sharing their research through annual events such as CREATE (Celebrating Research Engagement and Talent Exposition).
Further, due to the RSF support, VIU’s Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity office is able to re-direct some institutional funding to dedicated student research staff, such as a Student Research Engagement Coordinator to support student training, research-related funding and scholarships, and assisting students with sharing their research through annual events such as CREATE (Celebrating Research Engagement and Talent Exposition).
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VIU’s Research Support Fund Performance Objectives
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VIU’s research support fund performance objectives
VIU’s Research Support Fund allocation for 2025-26 is $565,757.00. For the first time, the value of this allocation requires VIU to develop performance objectives to measure the impact of RSF investments. VIU will be reporting preliminary outcomes against these measures in 2026-27.
VIU’s Research Support Fund allocation for 2025-26 is $565,757.00. For the first time, the value of this allocation requires VIU to develop performance objectives to measure the impact of RSF investments. VIU will be reporting preliminary outcomes against these measures in 2026-27.
A call for nominations will be announced each fall with a deadline of May 15 each year.
Nomination submission procedures differ by award type.
Nomination submission procedures differ by award type.
[2]NOMINATION PROCESS -----------------------------------------------------
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The date to submit a nomination form for a Provost’s Award for SRCA, a Dean’s SRCA Award, and an SRCA Service Award is *May 15*.
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The date to submit a nomination form for a Provost’s Award for SRCA, a Dean’s SRCA Award, and an SRCA Service Award has been extended to October 16, 2025.
Nomination procedures for awards 1 to 6 (see above for award type) follow the procedures below.
Nomination procedures for awards 1 to 6 (see above for award type) follow the procedures below.
PROVOST'S AWARDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY -------------
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*Nominations for the Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity **have been *
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*Nominations for the Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity **have been **extended until October 16, 2025*
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The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity recognize Vancouver Island University employees for excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity. These awards publicly recognize employees for their efforts to support the University’s core commitment to excellence in a wide range of scholarship, applied research and community engagement.
The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity recognize Vancouver Island University employees for excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity. These awards publicly recognize employees for their efforts to support the University’s core commitment to excellence in a wide range of scholarship, applied research and community engagement.
*Nominations for the Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity **have been *
*Nominations for the Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity **have been *
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The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity recognize Vancouver Island University employees for excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity. These awards publicly recognize employees for their efforts to support the University’s core commitment to excellence in a wide range of scholarship, applied research and community engagement.
The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity recognize Vancouver Island University employees for excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity. These awards publicly recognize employees for their efforts to support the University’s core commitment to excellence in a wide range of scholarship, applied research and community engagement.
Record your annual research and scholarly activity in a database to profile your work and make connections with others on campus with similar interests. More information can be found on Faculty Activity [2].
Record your annual research and scholarly activity in a database to profile your work and make connections with others on campus with similar interests. More information can be found on Faculty Activity [2].
Record your annual research and scholarly activity in a database to profile your work and make connections with others on campus with similar interests. More information can be found on the Faculty Activity [2] web page.
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Record your annual research and scholarly activity in a database to profile your work and make connections with others on campus with similar interests. More information can be found on Faculty Activity [2].
All external research grants and contracts require institutional review and approval. For both grants and contracts, once funding arrangements have been completed, we will review compliance details and create an account for you so that you can access your funds. We will then support you in using your funds and assisting with any necessary reports to the funder/partner.
All external research grants and contracts require institutional review and approval. For both grants and contracts, once funding arrangements have been completed, we will review compliance details and create an account for you so that you can access your funds. We will then support you in using your funds and assisting with any necessary reports to the funder/partner.
Research funding can be administered through research grants or contracts. The lines between the two can blur, but here are some general differences.
Research funding can be administered through research grants or contracts. The lines between the two can blur, but here are some general differences.
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Refers to funds that are awarded to the recipient to enable the performance of self-directed research without contractual obligation for performance.
Refers to funds that are awarded to the recipient to enable the performance of self-directed research without contractual obligation for performance.
The CTMHR is a team of researchers and community members working together to find ways to prevent, detect and treat trauma and related mental health issues. Our goal is to support brain health through growth and resilience after trauma.
World Leisure Centre of Excellence [11]
World Leisure Centre of Excellence [11]
“The World Leisure Center of Excellence in Sustainable Leisure Management brings together established and emerging scholars from around the globe to share innovative ideas, engage in dialogue and collaborate in research and teaching”.
“The World Leisure Center of Excellence in Sustainable Leisure Management brings together established and emerging scholars from around the globe to share innovative ideas, engage in dialogue and collaborate in research and teaching”.
