Happy New Year from the UFV Research Office!
- Stay in the loop on UFV research news, events, and opportunities through this handy monthly newsletter. If you're not 100% sure you're subscribed, click here to send us a message and we'll gladly check for you. (The email is even pre-written. How easy is that?)
- Explore our website to learn more about the services we offer. Our team of research administrators looks forward to working with and supporting you in 2021!
- Follow @UFVresearch on Twitter and Facebook to engage with our team and build connections in the larger UFV research community.
- We love to hear about the research you and your students are doing. Submit your research news for possible inclusion in future newsletters! (We welcome research story leads, award announcements, links, photos, videos, event plugs, etc.!)
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Key deadlines for Winter '21
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Reminder! Please allow 2-3 weeks of lead time when requesting feedback on a grant proposal. Responses will be slower during periods of high demand. Email your materials to Jerri-Lynne Cameron, Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement, to get started.
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Jan 21 "Why Do Abusers Abuse?" A Trauma-Informed Discussion About Interpersonal Violence
Featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Lori Haskell. Hosted by the UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre.
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Jan 27 Drop-in Q&A with Research Office Staff
- Wednesday, January 27, 11am–1pm PST on Zoom
- ZOOM LINK
We are thrilled to be a part of UFV's Campus Engagement Expo on January 27! All are welcome to drop in, have an informal chat with members of our team, and ask questions about research services.
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Feb 24 UFV Faculty Publication Celebration
- Online exhibit launches Wednesday, February 24, 12pm PST
- Open to UFV faculty with peer-reviewed scholarly work published or presented within the last 2 years (2019-present)
We will notify you later this week when our online submission form is up and running! Contributors will be asked to provide:
- A few personal details and a photo / headshot
- For each submission: Title, format/type, date of publication, a few keywords, citation (formatted per discipline), and a link or attachment of the scholarly work
- A brief video discussing an aspect of their piece, or summarizing its significance for a general audience (2 min. max)
Publication(s) will be accepted through February 5!
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April 8 UFV Student Research Day
Similar to last year's event, Student Research Day 2021 will be an online showcase launching Thursday, April 8, 2021. Check back to our Events page in late January for logistics, eligibility criteria, how to register as a participant or judge, poster guidelines, FAQs, etc.
Please begin notifying students of these deadlines!
- Deadline to register: Thursday, March 18
- Deadline to submit poster: Thursday, April 1
- Online event: Thursday, April 8
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 For questions about upcoming events, please contact:
Danielle Mijo-Burch
Communications and Events Coordinator
Danielle.MijoBurch@ufv.ca |
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UFV researchers in the news
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- Dr. Evan Taylor received a nod in the Nelson Voice for being part of the three-person research team which developed Queering Cancer, a website designed to meet the needs of LGBTQ2S+ cancer patients. (UFV Today covered the initiative back in November.)
- Dr. Hamish Telford continues to be a go-to source for BC political commentary (CityNews, CityNews)
- Dr. Lenore Newman was featured in articles, radio, and TV segments to provide context and insights on Canada's food, farming, and agri-tech sectors (BYUradio, CBC, BBC, The Tyee, Government of Canada)
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Email danielle.mijoburch@ufv.ca or tag "UFVresearch" on Twitter/Facebook when your research receives media coverage. We would love to feature you.
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SSHRC hosting informational webinar on '21 Impact Awards
Researchers nominated for the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2021 Impact Awards could win $50,000 to $100,000. Attend SSHRC's webinar on Jan 27 to learn more. Enter with password "FHti3EPeh62". January 27, 2021, 10:30am-12pm PST
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EFCIE Innovation Grant proposals due January 31st
The UFV Esposito Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) offers Innovation Grants for student-faculty teams to explore ideas for new products, prototypes, and inventions. Amount: Up to $5,000 (STEM stream) or $10,000 (general stream). Apply by January 31, 2021
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Apply for up to $4-8k to support your student-engaged research
Our Faculty/Student Research and Scholarly Activity Fund supports projects that have a strong student engagement and mentorship component. Type B Faculty, Academic Support Faculty, and Directors are eligible to submit an application. Apply by February 15, 2021
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Gov't grant supports short-term teaching/research projects abroad
The Government of Canada (Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program) is offering $7,000 grants for full-time professors and researchers to host short-term teaching or research projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Apply by February 25, 2021
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Funding available for students from Southeast Asia to study and do research in Canada
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) provides students from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with short-term study and research exchange opportunities in Canada. Apply by March 4, 2021
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PARC offers variety of grants to support the artists, activists, and storytellers among us
Last September, UFV's Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) announced a number of grants, fellowships, and scholarships to support creative, community-engaged projects. Awards range from $250-$3,000 and are open to faculty, staff, and community members. Apply now!
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UFV Program Evaluation graduate certificate program now enrolling for September cohort
Program Evaluation is a part-time, micro-credential graduate certificate program made up of four online courses. Ideal for UFV graduates in sociology, criminology, social work, education, and health care, and others working toward career advancement! Apply by April 30, 2021
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UFV graduate certificates and Master's programs currently accepting applications
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January 11-25, 2021
3rd International Electronic Conference on Environmental Research and Public Health: Public Health Issues in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Virtual event, free.
May 3-7, 2021
Association francophone pour le savoir: 88e Congrès de l'Acfas. Aura lieu à l'Université de Sherbrooke et à l'Université Bishop's au Québec. La grille tarifaire du Congrès a changé pour l'édition 2021.
May 6-9, 2021
BC Studies Conference 2021: Ways of Being, Ways of Knowing. Virtual event hosted by the UFV Department of History. Registration opens Feb. 2021.
June 14-18, 2021
25th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference: Sustainable Production to Advance the Circular Economy. Virtual event, cost TBA.
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Research ethics & compliance
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Faculty, staff, and students seeking to conduct research activities involving human participants should make an account in ROMEO, UFV's online research administration tool; take the TCPS2 CORE Tutorial; and familiarize themselves with UFV's research ethics policies. Start with these links!
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The Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) is experiencing a higher than normal volume of protocol submissions. Thank you for your patience as we experience delays. The next deadlines to submit an ethics application: January 14, February 11, and March 11. HREB schedule >>
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 For questions about research ethics, compliance, and related committees (HREB, Animal Care Committee) contact:
Yvette Fairweather
Ethics and Compliance Officer
Yvette.Fairweather@ufv.ca |
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Surprise! You can now sort the list of research grants on our website by name, funder, deadline, and category (internal vs. external).
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Ongoing deadlines
January 2021 deadlines
February 2021 deadlines
March 2021 deadlines
April 2021 deadlines
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 To request feedback on a grant proposal, please send your materials (allowing at least 2-3 weeks of lead time) to:
Jerri-Lynne Cameron, MA
Director, Research Services and Industry Engagement
Jerri-Lynne.Cameron@ufv.ca |
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