Research Events

NSERC Discovery Grant Workshop

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NSERC Discovery Grant Workshop

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm

Where: CLARI LAB, AT340

Facilitator: Dr. Jacob Hanley, Professor, Dept. of Earth Science

The NSERC Discovery Grant workshop is intended for NSERC-eligible faculty planning to apply for Discovery Grant funding. The session will provide an overview of program requirements and adjudication criteria, along with practical guidance for developing a competitive, feasible, and well-justified research proposal. Participants will explore strategies for articulating research excellence, training plans, EDIA, and the significance of their research program while avoiding common pitfalls that can weaken an application.

NSERC Discovery Grant Workshop

invitation for workshop

NSERC Discovery Grant Workshop

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm

Where: CLARI LAB, AT340

Facilitator: Dr. Jacob Hanley, Professor, Dept. of Earth Science

The NSERC Discovery Grant workshop is intended for NSERC-eligible faculty planning to apply for Discovery Grant funding. The session will provide an overview of program requirements and adjudication criteria, along with practical guidance for developing a competitive, feasible, and well-justified research proposal. Participants will explore strategies for articulating research excellence, training plans, EDIA, and the significance of their research program while avoiding common pitfalls that can weaken an application.

Research Support Faculty Info Session

invitation for faculty info session

SMU Research Support Faculty Info Session

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: CLARI Hub (AT 340), Atrium Building
Target Audience: Faculty engaged in research

Session Facilitator: Dr. Adam J. Sarty, Associate Vice-President, Research & Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

This session provides an overview of research administration services for faculty, covering the research lifecycle, research support team roles, and key processes that support successful research. Participants will learn about pre- and post-award supports, institutional requirements, available tools and resources, best practices for working with research administration teams, and how to access appropriate support and key contacts. By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to navigate institutional processes and make the most of available research support.
Research Support Faculty Info Session

invitation for faculty info session

SMU Research Support Faculty Info Session

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: CLARI Hub (AT 340), Atrium Building
Target Audience: Faculty engaged in research

Session Facilitator: Dr. Adam J. Sarty, Associate Vice-President, Research & Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

This session provides an overview of research administration services for faculty, covering the research lifecycle, research support team roles, and key processes that support successful research. Participants will learn about pre- and post-award supports, institutional requirements, available tools and resources, best practices for working with research administration teams, and how to access appropriate support and key contacts. By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to navigate institutional processes and make the most of available research support.
SMU Research Spotlight | Save-the-Date | Thursday, September 17, 2026, Noon - 1 p.m.

invitation for presentation

SMU Research Spotlight: Save-the-Date

Topic: Moving Beyond Anecdotes- Student Experience Research in Action

Presenters: Dr. Steven Smith, Professor, Dept. of Psychology and Mr. Tom Brophy, Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs and Services

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Where: CLARI Hub, AT 340

Abstract: Student transitions into and through university are challenging. This is true across the Canadian post-secondary landscape, but is especially true at SMU. Often, decisions about support services are made based on student and staff anecdotes. In this session, we will explore the academic and student services supports that have been put in place at SMU and beyond, and how our team of researchers has conducted empirical research to demonstrate the effectiveness of these initiatives. We will cover student experience, first-year experience programming, and our regional and national benchmarking surveys. We will also discuss how our work has led to over $250,000 in SSHRC funding, publications, and presentations at domestic and international conferences by our faculty, staff, and students.

SMU Research Spotlight | Save-the-Date | Thursday, September 17, 2026, Noon - 1 p.m.

invitation for presentation

SMU Research Spotlight: Save-the-Date

Topic: Moving Beyond Anecdotes- Student Experience Research in Action

Presenters: Dr. Steven Smith, Professor, Dept. of Psychology and Mr. Tom Brophy, Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs and Services

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Where: CLARI Hub, AT 340

Abstract: Student transitions into and through university are challenging. This is true across the Canadian post-secondary landscape, but is especially true at SMU. Often, decisions about support services are made based on student and staff anecdotes. In this session, we will explore the academic and student services supports that have been put in place at SMU and beyond, and how our team of researchers has conducted empirical research to demonstrate the effectiveness of these initiatives. We will cover student experience, first-year experience programming, and our regional and national benchmarking surveys. We will also discuss how our work has led to over $250,000 in SSHRC funding, publications, and presentations at domestic and international conferences by our faculty, staff, and students.

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