The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, which recognizes early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and supports researchers to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. NSERC awards up to six McDonald Fellowships each year and Queen's can certify up to six nominees.
Associate Director, Research Compliance and Training
355 King St. West
Ethics Coordinator
Date
Monday September 15, 2025Location
Online on Microsoft TeamsOn 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 is calling for applications for the Frontiers Planet Prize, recognizing “transformational research that shows the greatest potential to address the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.” This prize was created by the Frontiers Research Foundation to address the colossal and urgent
Research Ethics Advisor
Research Data Analyst
355 King St. West
Start Date
Wednesday July 9, 2025End Date
Wednesday August 27, 2025Time
10:00 am - 11:30 amLocation
Virtual - TeamsThe 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).
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
Date
Wednesday June 11, 2025Location
Online on Microsoft TeamsInterested 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
