Workshops and Events
Alberta Innovates grant development workshops
Introduction to Alberta Innovates CASBE and Advance co-funding programs in conjunction with NSERC Alliance Grants
We are pleased to host Alberta Innovates to provide updates to the Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) program. This session will also include information about the Alberta Innovates Advance program and NSERC will be available to answer questions on how both programs work with the NSERC Alliance Grants.
Wednesday June 15th, 2022 10 - 11am
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SSHRC Noon Hour Grant Development Workshops
Connection Grants
January 13th, 2022 - Session date has passed
June 9th, 2022 - Session date has passed
November 3rd, 2022 - Register here
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
To assist researchers to plan their application far in advance of the SSHRC deadline, this virtual recurring one hour workshop will cover key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Connection Grant application and how to apply for an Event and/or Outreach Activity. In this workshop, we will provide advice and tips in developing a competitive application. Most of the time will be devoted to specific content for each section and the dos and don’ts.
Insight Development Grants
November 1st, 2022 - Register here
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
To assist researchers to plan their application far in advance of the SSHRC deadline, this virtual recurring one hour workshop will cover key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Insight Development Grant application. In this workshop, we will provide advice and tips in developing a competitive application. Most of the time will be devoted to specific content for each section and the dos and don’ts.
Insight Grants
June 7th, 2022
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
It’s never too early to begin thinking about preparing your Insight Grant application in advance of the next SSHRC deadline. In this virtual one hour overview workshop we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Insight Grant application. With early preparation it makes developing a SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and generates a more competitive proposal.
Partnership Engage Grants
Workshop Dates:
May 12th 2022 - date changed to June 6th
June 6th 2022
November 17th 2022 - Register here
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
To assist researchers to plan their application far in advance of the SSHRC deadline, this virtual recurring one hour workshop will cover key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (PEG) application and RSO submission process. In this workshop, we will provide advice and tips in developing an effective PEG application. Most of the time will be devoted to specific content for each section and examples of dos and don’ts.
Partnership Development Grants
Workshop Date:
September 22, 2022 - Register here
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
It’s never too early to begin thinking about preparing your Partnership Development Grant application in advance of the SSHRC deadline. In this virtual one hour workshop we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC PDG application. With early preparation it makes developing a SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and generates a more competitive proposal.
Partnership Grants Stage 1
September 29, 2022 - Register here
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
It’s never too early to begin thinking about preparing your SSHRC Partnership Grant application Stage 1 in advance of the SSHRC deadline. This is an informal roundtable discussion for researchers and the Research Relationships application development team to get together to explore ideas, ask questions, and/or obtain feedback on a SSHRC PG Stage 1 application.
NSERC Grant Development Workshops 2022
Discovery Grant Roundtables with NSERC Evaluators
Date (Evaluation groups), time:
July 4th, 2022 (1504-1506), 10am to noon - Register
July 4th, 2022 (1502), 1pm to 3pm - Register
July 7th, 2022 (1507-1508), 10am to noon - Register
July 7th, 2022 (1501 and 1503), 1pm to 3pm - Register
July 14th, 2022 (1509-1512), 10am to noon - Register
Session description:
If you are applying for an NSERC Discovery Grant, consider attending one of the above Roundtable discussions with NSERC Evaluators hosted by the Research Partner Network. The NSERC Evaluators are UofA researchers who are active members of an NSERC Discovery Grant Evaluation Group and have experienced the Discovery Grant review process first hand. During the sessions, these researchers will share their knowledge and experience with you on:
-How the NSERC Discovery Grant evaluation process works
-What constitutes a successful application
-What are the best practices that can potentially increase your ranking
-What are the pitfalls to avoid in order to write a successful Discovery Grant
Even if the session for your evaluation group does not fit with your schedule, consider registering for one of the other sessions. Much of the NSERC Discovery Grant peer review process is consistent across evaluation groups and you will still gain valuable insight by attending.
Alliance Grant Drop-In Sessions
Workshop Date:
July 21st, 2022 - Register here
Time: 11:00am-noon
The Research Relationships team is hosting monthly NSERC Alliance Grant drop-in sessions for researchers who are either thinking about applying for, or are currently in the process of applying for an Alliance Grant. The sessions are not designed to be a formal presentation on the Alliance Grant program, but rather as an opportunity for researchers to leverage the expertise of the Research Relationships team with the Alliance Grant program to discuss the program and get answers to your questions.
During the session, we will discuss aspects of the Alliance Grant program that the researchers want to hear about from program guidelines, institutional requirements, budgetary considerations, EDI, partners and funding ratio, partner(s) eligibility, project setup and any other discussion topics you would like to hear about.
At the end of the session, you should have a better understanding of the Alliance Grant program and how it pertains to your current partnerships, or your plans for leveraging partner funding in the future.
If you have specific questions about the Alliance program in the meantime, please contact your Research Facilitator.
CREATE Grant Info Session
The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that
- encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, and address significant scientific challenges associated with Canada’s research priorities
- facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce
These innovative programs must foster the acquisition and development of important professional skills among students and postdoctoral fellows that complement their qualifications and technical skills, and improve their job readiness for careers in industry, government, non-governmental organizations and/or academia.
The Research Relationships team is hosting two NSERC CREATE info session on the dates below:
March 8th, 2022 noon to 1pm - Register here
March 9th, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pm - Register here
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