In this session, the Centre for Advanced Computing (CAC) hosts a webinar designed to delve into the comprehensive range of systems and services offered by the CAC. Designed to support and empower your research, this session will provide a detailed overview of the state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies, and expert support available at the CAC.

The CAC understands that research can not be served by a one-size-fits-all solution, so they provide a traditional HPC environment, but also offer custom-tailored solutions to fit every research requirement. By the end of this session, you will understand the various systems offered by the CAC, who can use them, and what their purpose is. Additionally, you will leave with a solid understanding of the specialized services offered by the CAC's cognitive development hub and how these resources can be leveraged to tackle complex computational challenges and streamline research processes. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or new to high-performance computing, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the immense potential of supercomputing to amplify your research.

Video (  Queen's NetID required for video and session material): 

Session Materials

•  Presentation Slide Deck (PDF 864 KB)

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 Highlights

• Student Training Plans
• Effective Budgets & Budget Justifications
• Timelines

Video (  Queen's NetID required for video and session material): 

Session Materials

•  Presentation Slide Deck (PDF 1.86 MB)

Questions? Please contact Diane Davies or Adrian Kelly 

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 1 Highlights

• Introduction to the Insight Development Grants (IDG)
• Compelling Project Summaries & Detailed Descriptions
• Creative Knowledge Mobilization Plans

Video (  Queen's NetID required for video and session material): 

Session Materials

•  Presentation Slide Deck (PDF 708 KB)

Questions? Please contact Diane Davies or Adrian Kelly 

A research outreach and team building opportunity

Science Rendezvous Kingston (SRK) is an annual event hosted by Queen’s Vice-Principal Research Portfolio at the Leon’s Centre. In 2023, we had over 5.3K visitors from Kingston and beyond and 50 interactive booths representing research groups from across Queen’s and local community partners including museums, conservation groups, and secondary schools. Many research groups at Queen’s have been participating in SRK for the past few years and use the event as an opportunity to improve researchers’ and students’ communications and outreach skills. Join this session to learn more about Science Rendezvous and how to join our team of over 430 volunteers to promote your research program.

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The Vice-Principal Research is pleased to announce a university-wide call for submissions to enhance and expand high-quality research training environments through support for new doctoral trainees to Queen’s. The Bruce Mitchell Research Program competition will provide a minimum of 50 doctoral trainees, through the selected faculty members, with $35,000 per year for a four-year term. 

This information session outlines the details of the program and provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Video (  Queen's NetID required for video): 

Additional Information

For additional information please visit the Bruce Mitchell Research Program Overview

The research ethics 101 presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles and considerations that underpin research practices. The content of the presentation covers various aspects such as the importance of informed consent, the protection of human subjects, the proper handling and management of data. The presentation also delves into the ethical implications of research involving vulnerable populations, such as children or individuals with limited decision-making capacity.

Video (  Queen's NetID required for video and session material): 

Session Materials

•  Presentation Slide Deck (PDF 1.22 MB)

Queen's Vice-Principal Research invites you to join us for a Town Hall on October 18, 2023, from 8:30AM-12:30PM for a research security update.

Overview:

The research security landscape in Canada increased in prominence in 2021 with the implementation of Safeguarding Research Guidelines by the federal government and Ontario provincial government. The early implementation of these guidelines was aimed at a very narrow subset of funded research programs, namely the NSERC Alliance program and the Ontario Research Fund programs. Since February 2023, the scope of these guidelines expanded with directives from both the federal and provincial government to make them applicable to all research partnerships at the institution. In addition, the federal government has promised new guidelines, applicable to all federally funded programs including the Tri-Agencies and CFI, which will have implications for which foreign institutions a researcher can partner with and still be eligible for federal research funding. The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities have also made several recent changes to their research security processes. With those changes in mind, the VP Research is of the view that this is an opportune time to update our research community on these changes and provide an opportunity for them to give feedback on how their implementation will impact their research program. In turn, this will help the VP Research to design processes and support infrastructure that is responsive to the needs of our community. The town hall is open to all faculty members at Queen’s University (including those who are cross-appointed to Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Providence Care, Royal Military College or St. Lawrence College) engaged in research, as well as research administrators.

Program:

• Opening address from the Vice-Principal Research, Dr. Nancy Ross 
• Special presentation from Public Safety Canada: The big picture threat landscape and federal research security support infrastructure 
• Safeguarding your Research at Queen's presentation: Featuring Ricardo Smalling, Legal Counsel and Director, Research Data Privacy and Security, and Lisa Kozycz, Research Security and Compliance Advisor
• Q&A support session
• Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

REGISTER

This is an in-person only event.

Please send questions to  research@queensu.ca

The Vice-Principal Research portfolio invites you to join the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for an information session on finding research opportunities in Japan on October 6, 2023 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET on Queen's campus. This opportunity is open to Queen's faculty members and postdoctoral researchers. Lunch will be included. Please register below by September 29:

For support, please contact: research@queensu.ca

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Welcome to your research career at Queen's.

The Vice-Principal Research portfolio invites faculty members who were hired from 2020 to 2023 to a New Faculty Orientation Event to be hosted Dec. 11, 2023 from 8:30AM - 5:30PM ET.

By inviting a broader group of faculty that joined Queen's in the past few years, we hope to minimize the impact the pandemic had on opportunities to connect with our portfolio.

Please see program details below:

8:30 Arrival to the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre
9:00 Continental breakfast and ice-breaking conversations
9:15 Opening remarks (Nancy Ross, Vice-Principal Research)
9:30 Overview of the VP Research portfolio: We are here to help
10:00 Health break
10:30 What every researcher needs to know about Tri-Agency funding
11:00 Faculty Panel: What I wish I knew when starting my research journey at Queen’s
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Panel: Prizes and awards on your path for success
2:15 Research Partnerships and Innovation 
3:00 Health break
3:15 Small group conversations, Q&A
        - EDI action plan + Indigenous Research
        - Research security
        - Research Data Management
        - Research Ethics and Compliance
        - Advanced Research Computing
        - Managing your research funds
        - Undergraduate research
        - Institutional Programs
       (Additional topics may be added)
3:45 Closing remarks
4:00 Happy hour (Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.)
5:30 End of day

This is an in-person only event. Please register by December 1.

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For support, please contact: research@queensu.ca