Margo Langford

Margo Langford

Margo Langford

Legal Counsel - Research Contracts

margo.langford@queensu.ca

613-453-1335

355 King St. West, suite 255c

  • Responsible for the primary coordination, negotiation, and drafting of research-related agreements for Queen's University.
  • Works in collaboration with legal counsel at affiliated hospitals, as required.
  • Provides advice on issues related to intellectual property, publication rights, conflicts of interest and other University policies.

Udo Schüklenk

Udo Schüklenk

Udo Schüklenk

Research Integrity Officer

PhD

Dr. Schüklenk is Professor of Philosophy at Queen's and Ontario Research Chair in Bioethics. He is the Editor in Chief of Bioethics (since 1997) and the Founding Editor and Editor in Chief of Developing World Bioethics (since 2000). He has written, edited or co-edited ten books and authored or co-authored some 100+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and anthologies, and is a member of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

The role of the Research Integrity Officer is to offer advice to the research community on matters relating to research integrity, undertake the initial review and assessment of research integrity allegations, and, when necessary, conduct investigations. Other important elements of the role include updating internal policies regarding the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), raising awareness and providing education about research integrity and RCR.

Recruiting international researchers

Date

Tuesday December 9, 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Research security, immigration, and employment law considerations

This event will be hosted in person at Stauffer Library RM 014, with the option to join virtually. Light refreshments and snacks will be served for those attending in person. 

This session is designed for faculty members who are involved in recruiting international researchers, including postdoctoral fellows, academic visitors, and visiting research students.

Hosted by the Office of the Provost (Lynne-Marie Postovit, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs)) and the Vice-Principal Research portfolio (Brian Amsden, Associate Vice-Principal (Research)), the event will feature insights from Samir Yassin, Senior Program Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), alongside talks from university leaders in security, immigration, and employment law. 

Participants will explore how IRCC policies and government sanctions affect recruitment, onboarding, and retention of international research talent and discuss strategies to strengthen Queen’s University’s global research mission.

Please note, this event will not be recorded. In-person attendance is recommended.

Register for this event
For questions, please contact Marissa Stein.

Reshma Nuri

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Reshma Nuri

Research Advisor, Inclusion and Community Engagement

PhD

mrpn@queensu.ca

355 King St. West

  • Serves as a primary contact and strategic resource for researchers to integrate I-EDIAA into research practice and design and address I-EDIAA requirements in funding competitions.
  • Guides faculty members in building meaningful and equitable research partnerships with diverse communities.

Rajesh Kumar

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Rajesh Kumar

Manager, Economic Development

MBA

rajesh.kumar@queensu.ca

355 King St. West

  • Oversees major projects and initiatives that support economic development, talent mobility, and strategic collaboration opportunities for the university.
  • Connects researchers with industry, government, and community partners to foster innovation, attract research and development investment, and strengthen Kingston and Eastern Ontario’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Leads ecosystem-building activities such as cluster development, commercialization readiness, and community innovation programs, while embedding I-EDIAA principles in all engagement efforts.

Jada McNaughton

Jada McNaughton

Jada McNaughton

Legal Counsel - Research Contracts

jada.mcnaughton@queensu.ca

355 King St. West

  • Responsible for the primary coordination, negotiation, and drafting of research-related agreements for Queen's University.
  • Works in collaboration with legal counsel at affiliated hospitals, as required.
  • Provides advice on issues related to intellectual property, publication rights, conflicts of interest and other University policies.

CFI Innovation Fund 2027: information session

Date

Tuesday November 25, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Virtual on Microsoft Teams

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) invests in the research tools and infrastructure required to support groundbreaking research programs across all disciplines, enhance and optimize research capacity of institutions, and provide social, health, environmental and/or economic benefits to Canadians.

Institutional Research Programs Director Mayron Moorhead will facilitate this virtual info session for faculty members interested in the CFI IF 2027 competition. Information provided will include an overview of the program and the internal selection process for Queen's led and non-Queen's led teams seeking envelope.

Registration for this session is now closed.

A special session tailored to Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) projects will be held on November 26.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Chen.

CIHR Project Grant Panel Discussion

Date

Wednesday December 10, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Learn from a panel of past CIHR reviewers and Project Grant awardees as they share tips and strategies for writing strong Project Grant applications, as well as lessons learned from sitting on review committees. Feel free to bring your questions to this interactive Q&A session.

Register

If you have any questions, please contact:  qhs_research@queensu.ca

SSHRC Insight Development Grant boot camp 2025 (Session 2)

Date

Thursday November 27, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Virtual on Microsoft Teams

This virtual two-part boot camp will introduce researchers to best practices for SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications. Research projects advisors Diane Davies and Adrian Kelly will guide researchers through key application components using examples from successful applications. Participants may attend one or both sessions.

Session 2 will cover:

  • Student training plans.
  • Effective budgets and budget justifications.
  • Timelines.

Registration for Session 2 is now closed.

Questions? Please contact Adrian Kelly.

 

CFI Innovation Fund 2027: Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

Date

Wednesday November 26, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Virtual on Microsoft Teams

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) invests in the research tools and infrastructure required to support groundbreaking research programs across all disciplines, enhance and optimize research capacity of institutions, and provide social, health, environmental and/or economic benefits to Canadians.

Institutional Research Programs Director Mayron Moorhead will facilitate this virtual info session for Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) faculty members interested in the CFI IF 2027 competition. Information provided will include an overview of the program and the internal selection process for Queen's led and non-Queen's led teams seeking envelope.

Registration is now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact  Jennifer Chen.