On Monday, September 15, 1-2 pm, the Vice-Principal Research portfolio will host a virtual information session about the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) program.

RTI grants provide the primary avenue for university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to obtain up to $150,000 in support for research tools and instruments with a net cost between $7,001 and $250,000. 

Researchers are welcome to join a former NSERC RTI reviewer, a recent awardee and VPR staff as they cover key tips for crafting a strong application, common pitfalls and pre- and post-award considerations. Panel discussion and Q&A will follow.

Registration is now closed.

The Vice-Principal Research portfolio invites the Queen's research community to a virtual five-part Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) - Discovery Grants (DG) summer information series on Wednesday, July 9, 10-11:30 am and all Wednesdays of August from 10-11 am (including 15-min Q&A).

During these five sessions, Queen's NSE Grants Research Projects Advisors Adam Jeziorski, Bei Cai and Merline Fonkwe will introduce researchers to best practices for NSERC's Discovery Grants (DG) applications and guide you through key application components using examples from successful applications. The fourth session, highlighting Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization (EDII), will be presented by Aleksandra Bergier, Research Advisor on EDII, VPR Portfolio.

Participants may attend an individual session or all five (a different registration is required for each session).

Session 1: Notification of Intent Boot Camp

Wednesday, July 9, 10 - 11:30 am

This boot camp is intended for early career researchers, first-time applicants and any other researcher interested in re-familiarizing themselves with the NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) application process. We will provide an overview of the DG program and the application timeline. We will also walk you through the steps needed to fill out the Notification of Intent (NOI) and the Canadian Common CV (CCV).

Presenters: Bei Cai and Merline Fonkwe, NSE Grants Research Projects Advisors

Registration for Session 1 is now closed. See session recording and slide deck below.

 Queen's NetID is required to view session materials:

 View session 1 recording

 View session 1 presentation slide deck (PDF 1.79 MB)

Session 2: Budget, Relationship to Other Funding, Summary and Sample Papers

Wednesday, August 6, 10 - 11 am

This information session will cover all the required components of an NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) application. We will discuss DG budget requirements, Relationship to Other Research Support, Summary of the Proposal and Samples of Research Contributions.

Presenters: Adam Jeziorski and Merline Fonkwe, NSE Grants Research Projects Advisors

Registration for Session 2 is now closed. See session recording and slide deck below.

 Queen's NetID is required to view session materials:

  View session 2 recording

 View session 2 presentation slide deck (PDF 2.15 MB)

Session 3: Proposal

Wednesday, August 13, 10 - 11 am

This information session will focus on the proposal attachment required for an NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) application. We will discuss in detail all the important sections in your proposal including Recent Progress, Objectives, Literature Review, Methodology and Impact.

Presenters: Adam Jeziorski and Merline Fonkwe, NSE Grants Research Projects Advisor

Registration for Session 3 is now closed. See session recording and slide deck below.

 Queen's NetID is required to view session materials:

  View session 3 recording

 View session 3 presentation slide deck (PDF 1.18 MB)

Session 4: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization (EDII)

Wednesday, August 20, 10 - 11 am

This session will be presented by Aleksandra Bergier, the Research Advisor on EDII in the Vice-Principal Research Portfolio. There are four sections of an NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) application where EDII considerations are relevant: Most Significant Contributions to Research, Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Training Plan, Past Contributions to the Training of HQP and the Proposal. Aleks will provide expert advice on how to address the EDII requirements in each of these sections.

Presenter: Aleksandra Bergier, Research Advisor on EDII

Registration for Session 4 is now closed. See session recording and slide deck below.

 Queen's NetID is required to view session materials:

  View session 4 recording

 View session 4 presentation slide deck (PDF 2.51 MB)

Session 5: Contributions to Research and Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP)

Wednesday, August 27, 10 - 11 am

Our final information session will focus on contributions to research and HQP sections of an NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) application, including Most Significant Contributions to Research, Additional Information on Contributions, HQP Training Plan and Past Contributions to the Training of HQP.

Presenters: Adam Jeziorski, Bei Cai, and Merline Fonkwe, NSE Grants Research Projects

Registration for Session 5 is now closed. See session recording and slide deck below.

 Queen's NetID is required to view session materials:

  View session 5 recording

 View session 5 presentation slide deck (PDF 682 KB)

Questions?

Please contact  Adam Jeziorski,  Bei Cai and/or  Merline Fonkwe.

Please note, these sessions will be recorded and shared at a later date on this page.

Crowdhelix Collaboration Platform - Onboarding Information Session for Queen's Researchers

Interested in applying to Horizon Europe for EU or global funding opportunities? Consortia building just got easier. 

Queen's University has joined Crowdhelix, a global collaborative network based in the UK. As a member organization, Queen's researchers now have access to the Crowdhelix collaboration intelligence platform and its international networks of top-level researchers and state-of-the-art innovators from universities, research organizations, SMEs, and multinational corporations actively seeking funding opportunities. Crowdhelix facilitates building and strengthening your research network, preparing for EU and global funding opportunities, as well as upcoming Horizon Europe deadlines. The platform is designed to enable you to quickly build strong, diverse, impactful collaborative partnerships, and we encourage you to profile yourself, your expertise, your research group, and your research and innovation strategies.

Please join Crowdhelix for an exclusive onboarding information session on how you can make the most of our Crowdhelix membership. 

If you have any questions about this session, please contact  research@queensu.ca

Are you currently preparing an NSERC Discovery Grant application?

Are you interested in hearing directly from Queen’s researchers with experience in a Discovery Grant Evaluation Group about things like:

• How the NSERC Discovery Grant evaluation process works?
• Characteristics of a successful application?
• Common pitfalls to avoid when writing a Discovery Grant?

Please join us for a panel discussion and Q&A session with selected faculty members who will share insights from their time as Discovery Grant Evaluation Group members.

The Vice-Principal Research portfolio invites the Queen's research community to a virtual two-part Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grant boot camp on Tuesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 12 from 10:00 - 11:00 am (presentation, 15-min Q & A).

During this two-part session, Queen's Research Projects Advisors Adrian Kelly and Diane Davies will introduce researchers to best practices for SSHRC Insight Grant applications and guide you through key application components using examples from successful applications. Participants may attend an individual session or both (a different registration is required for each session).

Registration for these sessions is now closed. See session recordings and slide decks below.

The Changing Landscape of Clinical Trials

Behind every therapeutic breakthrough are clinical research professionals who are driven by a powerful purpose: advancing treatments that transform patient lives. Queen's University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care are grateful that so many investigators, coordinators, and trialists call these institutions their home. Clinical Trials Day, held on May 20 each year, gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate them and their accomplishments.

Please join us for a virtual event discussing the Changing Landscape of Clinical Trials. Speakers representing the key parties in clinical trials – sponsors, ethics boards, investigators, coordinators, and participants – will present their perspectives on this theme.  A panel discussion will follow.