Research Events

SMU Research Spotlight Speaker Series

The SMU Research Spotlight is the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's noon-hour speaker series. Research is essential to our community, and this series aims to engage and inspire everyone by highlighting the innovative work of our faculty. The 2025/26 series focuses on the research efforts of early-career researchers, including new faculty members and postdoctoral fellows. Our goal with these presentations is to build connections among faculty, students, and external partners with shared research interests, while also showcasing the vibrant and diverse research environment at our University. 

Winter 2026 Speakers
Thursday, January 15

Dr. Erin Cameron

Tier 2, Canada Research Chair in Global Change Biology, Professor in Biology, Faculty of Science, Conservation and Soil Ecology Lab, SMU School of the Environment, Dr. Erin Cameron

Thursday, February 5 Dr. Paulo Ravecca Associate Professor, Political Science, Faculty of Arts, 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide
Wednesday, Feb 25 Dr. Somayeh Kafaei Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computing Science, Faculty of Science, Hope in code: How machine learning is shaping the future of lung cancer care, Research Nova Scotia New Health Investigator Grant 2024/25 Recipient
Wednesday, March 11 Dr. Margherita Cameranesi Assistant Professor, Psychology, Faculty of Science, Research Nova Scotia New Health Investigator Grant Recipient 2024-25
SMU Research Spotlight Speaker Series

The SMU Research Spotlight is the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's noon-hour speaker series. Research is essential to our community, and this series aims to engage and inspire everyone by highlighting the innovative work of our faculty. The 2025/26 series focuses on the research efforts of early-career researchers, including new faculty members and postdoctoral fellows. Our goal with these presentations is to build connections among faculty, students, and external partners with shared research interests, while also showcasing the vibrant and diverse research environment at our University. 

Winter 2026 Speakers
Thursday, January 15

Dr. Erin Cameron

Tier 2, Canada Research Chair in Global Change Biology, Professor in Biology, Faculty of Science, Conservation and Soil Ecology Lab, SMU School of the Environment, Dr. Erin Cameron

Thursday, February 5 Dr. Paulo Ravecca Associate Professor, Political Science, Faculty of Arts, 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide
Wednesday, Feb 25 Dr. Somayeh Kafaei Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computing Science, Faculty of Science, Hope in code: How machine learning is shaping the future of lung cancer care, Research Nova Scotia New Health Investigator Grant 2024/25 Recipient
Wednesday, March 11 Dr. Margherita Cameranesi Assistant Professor, Psychology, Faculty of Science, Research Nova Scotia New Health Investigator Grant Recipient 2024-25

Winter 2026 Funding Deadlines

Program SMU Internal Review Deadline Final Submission Deadline
SSHRC Connection Grant January 16, 2026 February 2, 2026, 4 p.m. Atlantic time
SSHRC Insight Development Grant January 16, 2026 February 2, 2026, 4 p.m. Atlantic time
SSHRC Partnership Grant, Stage 1 January 26, 2026 February 10, 2026, 4 p.m. Atlantic time
FGSR International Conference Travel Supplement Fund   March 2026
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant March 2, 2026 March 16, 2026, 4 p.m. Atlantic time
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