dentist's mirror

NSERC Community Engagement Visits

​NSERC has begun a series of community engagement visits to provide researchers, students and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about some recent program and policy developments. These visits will also serve as a platform for the community to engage in discussions on programs and policies and seek more information from some of NSERC's grants and scholarships experts. Here is more information about the session that will be hosted here at the University of Alberta in Edmonton:

Date: May 27, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Location:

Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
Room L2-200

Participants are asked to RSVP through connect@nserc-crsng.gc.ca by May 23.


Research Administration Day 2013
Top Ten Things to Know
Date: Wednesday June 5, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy

The Research Services Office (RSO) offers continuing education and professional development seminars for university research staff. Research Administration Day (RAD) provides practical presentations and interactive workshops focused on the complexity, diversity, and accountability of administrative responsibilities with research funding. The purpose of RAD is to promote and support excellence in research administration.

RAD is designed for those who are involved with research administration and management at the Faculty, Department and project level. There are three learning streams; 100 (introductory), 200 (intermediate), and 300 (advanced). Sessions will offer lectures, facilitated small group discussions and case-based workshops, respectively.

Magnifying GlassClick here to download a copy of our program and session descriptions. Online registration is available through the Learning Shop. If you require additional information, please contact your Research Facilitation Office.


Magnifying Glass

Quick Reference Guide to providing ethics certifications to the RSO


Funding Opportunities

Check out our Funding Opportunities page for a listing of national funding and training opportunities from CIFAR, CDMRP, Marie Curie Actions, Mitacs and NSERC.


Presentations

Canada Excellence Research Chairs Presentations: On Monday, May 13, some of Canada's greatest minds will share key developments and the latest discoveries in their respective research programs. Click here for more information.