This section offers support and resources specifically tailored for faculty/staff researchers.
Funding Opportunities
Faculty Professional Development Funds: Financial support for professional development activities related to research, such as attending workshops, conferences, or specialized training sessions. For further details, please contact the Research Centre and your Academic Dean to request assistance and support for professional development related to research.
Federal Funding Agencies: Information on major federal research funding agencies, such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Provincial Funding Programs: Details on provincial funding opportunities available through agencies like Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), Ontario Research Fund (ORF), etc.
Industry-Sponsored Research: Guidance on securing funding from industry partners and participating in collaborative research projects funded by private sector organizations.
Foundations and Non-Profits: Resources for identifying and applying for grants from foundations and non-profit organizations that support research in various fields.
Grant Writing Support
Workshops and Training: Regular workshops on grant writing techniques, proposal development, and budgeting to equip faculty and staff with the skills needed to craft competitive grant applications.
Templates and Guides: Access to a library of grant writing templates, examples of successful proposals, and best practice guides to streamline the proposal development process.
Proposal Development and Review Support: Support services where experienced researchers provide feedback and suggestions to strengthen grant proposals before submission.
Budget Planning
Budget Templates: Standardized budget templates to help faculty and staff accurately estimate project costs, including personnel, equipment, supplies, and travel expenses.
Consultation Services: One-on-one consultations with research specialists to assist with budget preparation and ensure compliance with funding agency guidelines.
Submission and Administration
Funding Alerts: Regular updates on new funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines, and changes to funding agency policies and requirements.
Application Submission: Assistance with the proposal development, review, electronic submission of grant applications, and ensuring all required documents are included and deadlines are met.
Grant Management: Support with the administration of awarded grants, including financial management, progress reporting, and compliance with funding agency requirements.
Project Tracking: Tools and resources for tracking project milestones, deliverables, and expenditures to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Networking and Collaboration
Collaborative Research Opportunities: Facilitation of interdisciplinary research collaborations within Canadore College and with external partners to enhance funding prospects and research impact.
Networking Events: Hosting networking events, seminars, and forums where faculty and staff can connect with potential collaborators, industry partners, and funding agency representatives.
Community-Based Research: Conduct research projects that involve and benefit local communities, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
Public Engagement Events: Participate in events and forums that connect researchers with the public, enhancing the visibility and impact of your work.
Partnership Development: Assistance with establishing and maintaining partnerships with industry, community organizations, and other academic institutions to support collaborative research initiatives.
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs): Guidance on drafting and negotiating MOUs and partnership agreements to formalize collaborative research arrangements.
Faculty and Staff Research Meetings: Participate in regular faculty and staff research meetings to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities.
Resource Sharing: Access shared resources, databases, and tools that facilitate collaborative research.
Hosted Events: Attend and present at events, symposiums, and conferences hosted by Canadore College's Applied Research Centre.
Conference Calendar: Stay informed about upcoming conferences and events relevant to your research interests.
Recognition and Dissemination
Publication Support: Receive assistance with manuscript preparation, submission, and publication in academic journals and industry publications.
Conference Participation: Access funding and support to present your research at national and international conferences.
Commercialization Support: Get help with patenting, licensing, and commercializing your research discoveries.
Innovation Hubs: Collaborate with our innovation hubs and incubators to bring your research ideas to market.
