Workshops

Researchers are offered a variety of sponsor-specific workshops throughout the year with an emphasis on external (Tri-Agency), New Frontiers Research Foundation, and provincial funding.

 

list of workshops

These workshops provide information on finding and applying for funding, including adjudication processes, guidelines, evaluation criteria, checklists, and best practices. They are presented by the sponsors and U of A professors with peer review committee experience. Workshops also cover international, private, public, and community-based research funding sources.

In addition, researchers can attend workshops specific to U of A research funding support. For personalized consultation and mentorship, researchers should contact their faculty-assigned Research Partner. Announcements for workshops will be posted on the Events Calendar and circulated by Research Partners.

SSHRC

Grant Development Workshops

These workshops are designed for researchers considering submitting an application to SSHRC. Workshops provide key sections and tips for developing an effective application.

Partnership Development Grant

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 PDG application. With early preparation, it makes developing a SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and generates a more competitive proposal.

October 18, 2023 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) - Register here. 

Partnership Engage Grant

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 for 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. 

November 16, 2023 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) - Register here. 

Knowledge Synthesis Grant

Thinking about applying for a Knowledge Synthesis Grant application this year? 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 KSG application. With early preparation, developing a SSHRC grant application seems less overwhelming and generates a more compelling proposal.

October 20, 2023  (12:00 pm -1:00 pm) - Register here.

Connection Grant

This virtual 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 for developing a competitive application. Most of the time will be devoted to specific content for each section and the dos and don'ts.

November 9, 2023 (12:00 pm-1:00 pm) - Register here. 

Insight Development Grant

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 IDG application. With early preparation, it makes developing a SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and generates a more competitive proposal. 

November 2, 2023  (12:00 pm-1:00 pm) - Register here.

NSERC

NSERC Alliance Grant Drop-In Sessions - Multiple Dates

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. During the session, we will discuss aspects of the Alliance grant program: for example, program guidelines, institutional requirements, budgetary considerations, EDI, funding structure, partner(s) eligibility, project setup or other topics of attendee interest. NSERC and the Research Partners will share their knowledge on all aspects of the NSERC Alliance Grants program.

Roundtable with NSERC Discovery Grant Evaluation Group Reviewers - Multiple Dates

  • Biological Systems / Mathematics & Statistics - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - in room ETLC E1-018) - Register Here

MITACS GRANT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Mitacs Accelerate Info Session - September 12, 2023

Do you have students who would be interested in taking their research forward through a research internship? Hosted by the Research Partners, Mitacs representatives will discuss the Mitacs Accelerate program and how it can help you build partnerships while supporting your students or postdocs through research internships. 

September 12, 2023 (11:00 am - 12 noon) - Register here

Mitacs / NSERC Accelerate / Alliance Joint Funding Info Session - October 11, 2023

Mitacs and NSERC have developed a joint funding initiative that allows for the combination of a Mitacs Accelerate with an Option 1 NSERC Alliance project, allowing both NSERC and Mitacs to recognize the same partner funding and streamline the application review process. Mitacs will discuss how this program works and the unique requirements to develop this kind of funding proposal. This session is hosted by the Research Partners.

October 11, 2023 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

Mitacs Elevate Post Doctoral Fellowships Info Session - November 8, 2023

Open to any academic discipline, the Mitacs Elevate Fellowship provides a one- or two-year fellowship valued at $60,000 per year. Hosted by the Research Partners, Mitacs will provide information on what is available under this program and how to apply for this prestigious peer-reviewed fellowship.

November 8, 2023  (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

Mitacs Globalink Program Info Session - December 13, 2023

The Mitacs Globalink programs can fund your student’s research abroad or allow you to work with talented international undergraduate students here. Mitacs will discuss the different kinds of opportunities available through their Globalink programs. Hosted by the Research Partners.

December 13, 2023 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Program Info Session - January 10, 2024

The Research Partner Network is hosting Mitcs, who will discuss the unique support they provide through their Indigenous Pathways program. This initiative provides additional funding for internship opportunities with Indigenous-owned organizations or Indigenous interns over and above the regular Mitacs programs.

January 10, 2024 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

SSHRC / Mitacs joint funding program Info Session - February 14, 2024

Mitacs and SSHRC now have a joint funding initiative that allows for the combination of Mitacs support with SSHRC programs. Mitacs will discuss how this program works and the unique requirements to develop this kind of funding proposal. This session is hosted by the Research Partners.

February 14, 2024 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

Mitacs Globalink Research Internships (GRI’s) Info Session - March 13, 2024

The 2024 GRI program is now open. This program provides opportunities for international undergraduates from specific countries to participate in a 12-week internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members.  Join with Research Partner Network and Mitacs to learn more about this program.

March 13, 2024 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur Info Session - April 10, 2024

The Research Partner Network is hosting Mitcs, who will discuss the Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur program. This funds student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to build their professional entrepreneurial skills, with the goal of commercializing their start-up’s technology, product, or service through funded internships. 

April 10, 2024 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here

Mitacs / NSERC Accelerate / Alliance Joint Funding Info Session - May 8, 2024

Mitacs and NSERC have developed a joint funding initiative that allows for the combination of a Mitacs Accelerate with an Option 1 NSERC Alliance project, allowing both NSERC and Mitacs to recognize the same partner funding and streamline the application review process. Mitacs will discuss how this program works and the unique requirements to develop this kind of funding proposal. This session is hosted by the Research Partners.

May 8, 2024 (1:00 - 2:00 pm) - Register here