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Introduction to Lakehead ResearchNew Faculty Orientation
August 29, 2016Andrew P. Dean Anne KlymenkoVice-President, Research Director, Research Servicesand Innovation
Overview of Presentation§ Strategic Plan and Research Priorities § Lakehead’s Research Performance§ VPRI Organizational Chart§ Overview of Research Services§ Research Funding Opportunities§ Research Ethics and Integrity§ Overview of Economic Development &
Innovation Office (EDIO) and LUCAS§ Questions?
STRATEGIC PLAN AND RESEARCH PERFORMANCE
Nurturing a Passion to Lead:Strategic Research Plan 2013 - 2018
Academic/Strategic Research Plan:2012-2017Six Research Priorities
§ Advanced Systems and Technologies § Cultures, Societies, and Social Justice § The Environment and Natural Resources § First Nation, Métis and Inuit (Aboriginal) Research § Health Research Across the Life Span § Northern Studies
Research priorities are used as the foundation upon which to build graduate programs, allocate Canada Research Chairs, CFI grants, etc.
Research Performance Metrics
§ Named as a RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR in Canada in the Undergraduate Category in 2013, 2014, 2015 (number one in Canada in 2015) by Re$earch Infosource
§ Ranked 1ST IN TOTAL RESEARCH DOLLARS among Ontario’s primarily undergraduate universities (Maclean’s 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
§ Ranked 1ST IN TOTAL VALUE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES GRANTS among primarily undergraduate universities (Maclean’s 2011, 2013, 2014)
§ Ranked among the TOP 10 MOST INVENTIVE UNIVERSITIES (by income) in Canada (Impact Group 2012)
VPRI Organizational Chart 2015-2016
Vice-President Research & Innovation
Andrew P. Dean
Economic Development and Innovation Office
Florence Bailey, Manager, Industry Research Partnerships
Ellen McKay, Acting Manager, Technology Transfer
Office of Research Services
Anne Klymenko, Director
Lakehead University Centre for Analytical Services (LUCAS)
Francis Appoh, Director
Associate Vice-President, Research
& InnovationBatia Stolar (Interim)
OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH SERVICES
Mandate: To implement Lakehead’s strategic research directions by providing the highest quality research administration and ethics support services needed to realize the full potential of excellence for Lakehead’s research and innovation enterprise.
Research Services:§ is the first point of contact for faculty members who are seeking financial
support for their research or assistance in administering their program of research
§ provides assistance to researchers in preparing funding proposals, particularly those of a large-scale collaborative nature
§ administers the University’s research ethics programs (Research Ethics Board and Animal Care Committee). We also work with Human Resources to deliver our Biosafety and Radiation Safety program as it relates to research.
How to Apply for FundingStep 1:
Familiarize yourself with available
funding opportunities
(funding opportunities advertised to
faculty weekly by ORS)
Step 2: Preparing the Application -Access ORS Resources:
• https://www.lakeheadu.ca/research-and-innovation
• Funding guidelines• Workshops/Information sessions• Research Grants Officer• SSHRC/CIHR-NSERC Res. Facilitators• Professional grant writers• Peer review / mentorship• Research-related policies
Step 4: • Submit application to
ORS by internal deadline (two weeks prior to
external deadline)
Step 5: ORS Review
• Feedback to researcher
• Compliance with guidelines and internal LU policies
Step 3: Complete Research Proposal Approval Form and obtain signatures
Steps 6+7:• ORS returns
application to researcher with comments
• Researcher incorporates ORS feedback
Step 8:• Researcher submits
final version to ORS• ORS obtains
approval of VP RI• Application
submitted to funder
MAJOR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
Critical Funding Opportunities for New Faculty
§ Senate Research Committee (Internal Funding)
§ Tri-Council (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR)
§ Other – other government, industryfoundations, etc.
Senate Research Committee Internal AwardsFund Amount DeadlinesResearch Development Fund $7,000 January 20*
Open Access Author Fund $2,500 Open
Conference Travel Grants Up to $1000 October 10; May 10
Publication Assistance Grants Up to $500 January 20*
Visiting Scholar Grant Up to $1,000 January 20*
Leave/Non-Leave Research Grant(administered on behalf of CRA)
Open January 20*
Awards for Research ExcellenceDistinguished Researcher AwardContributions to Research Award
$1,500 each$100 each
November 30May 15
For more information, or contact: Sarah Jane Walker, Executive AssistantVice-President, Research and Innovation @ ext. 8092 [email protected]
• *Revised guidelines with new deadlines will be posted Fall 2016, pending full committee approval.
Senate Research Committee Internal Awards (continued)§ Eligibility for SRC Funding
§ Funding is given to tenured & tenure-track faculty members of Lakehead University. Check guidelines for specific details.
§ Timeframe of SRC grants§ One year
§ Application Procedure§ Applications are only available through the Romeo Research Portal. To access
the portal, log into MyInfo, then select Romeo Research Portal on the left.
Other Internal Funding§ Vice-President Research and Innovation Strategic Fund
1. Research Facilitation Fund:§ Sustainability Studies Research Grant (Pilot)§ Strategic Research Opportunity Grant§ UMD Research Collaboration Grant
2. Emergency Research Equipment Repair Fund3. Lakehead University’s Research Bridge Fund4. International Research Collaboration Grant
§ Regional Research Funds
For more information: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/research-and-innovation/research-services/funding-prizes/internal
Upcoming Competitions
Upcoming Information Sessions§ Health Research Funding Forum: 10:00 AM ATAC 5036 (Orillia faculty members can participate in OA 3041)§ NSERC Discovery Grant workshops: 1:00 PM ATAC 3004 (Orillia faculty members can participate in OA 3041)§ SSHRC Insight Panel Discussion: September 9 from 10-12 in ATAC 3004 (Orillia faculty members can participate
in OA 3007)
SSHRC Deadlines• Insight Grants: October 15, 2016• Insight Development Grants: February 3, 2017• Partnership Development Grants: November 30,
2016• Partnership Grants LOI: February 15, 2017• Connection Grants: November 1, 2016
CIHR Deadlines• Foundation Grant: Registration period: August 30 to
September 13• Project Grant: Registration period: September 8 to
September 20
Upcoming NSERC Deadlines• Discovery Grants: November 1, 2016 (NOI was due
August 1 (mandatory)) • Research Tools and Instruments Grants: internal
competition deadline September 20, 2016• Strategic Project Grants: April 1, 2017• Collaborative Research & Development Grants,
Engage and Interaction Grants (open deadline –involve industry collaboration).
Canada Foundation for Innovation (Research Infrastructure)CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund (Unaffiliated) - Internal Deadline: November 30, 2016
Other Funding OpportunitiesMitacs Main Programs
§ Accelerate § Internships for graduate students and postdocs involving industry (no deadline).
§ Elevate § Two year postdoctoral fellowship involving industry.
§ Globalink§ Globalink Research Award - provides funding to support senior undergraduate and
graduate student research projects abroad (to reopen September 2016).§ Globalink Research Internship - a competitive initiative for international undergraduates
to participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members (student applications due September 20, 2016).
Ministry of Research and Innovation: Early Researcher Award (ERA)§ The ERA program gives funding to new researchers working at publicly funded Ontario research
institutions to build a research team.§ Each award to a leading researcher is a maximum of $100,000 and must be matched by an
additional $50,000 from the researcher’s institution and/or partner organization.
Research AgreementsDon’t enter into a contract without us!Faculty members are not authorized to sign and bind theuniversity in agreements
§ Standard agreements with government and not-for-profit agencies:Contact: Sue Wright (ext. 8283)Office of Research Services
§ Sponsored Research Agreements with industry, Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements or Material Transfer Agreements:Contact: Ellen Maceyovski (ext. 8724) Economic Development and Innovation Office
RESEARCH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Regulatory Requirements Affecting Research
Research Services Administered:Research Ethics Board Animal Care CommitteeControlled Goods Environmental AssessmentResponsible Conduct of Research
Human Resources Administered:Biosafety Committee
Research Ethics BoardThe Research Ethics Board is responsible for ensuring that all research involving human participants undergoes ethical review before the research commences.
§ This includes research from faculty members, graduate students, and all human participant research that occurs on and off campus.
***REB review turnaround time for minimal risk projects is 2-3 weeks***
Existing approval from another institution?§ Still require approval from the Lakehead University Research Ethics Board
Researchers submit through Romeo and include their letter of approval from their other institution. A delegated review is conducted.
All researchers must complete the TCPS2 online Tutorial!
Animal Care Committee (ACC)
§ The Committee’s role is to ensure that all animal care and experimentation at Lakehead University is conducted within the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care and the Animals for Research Act.
§ Animal Utilization Protocol forms must be completed for all animal use including research, teaching, testing, and field studies, and submitted to the Committee for approval before the research is initiated.
§ Applications for review are administered through the Romeo Researcher Portal.
Tri-Council Agreement regarding release of funds
Universities agree to:
§ allow researchers to access funds AFTER ethics approval; and
§ that if activities requiring ethics will only take place in the future, the ORS may release a part of the funds;
Tri-Council Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards: http://science.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=56B87BE5-1
Research Integrity Policy§ New Research Integrity Policy is under review with LUFA and will
comply with the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research http://www.rcr.ethics.gc.ca/eng/policy-politique/framework-cadre/
§ During the Fall 2015 semester, the ORS will be holding information sessions and consultations across campus
§ The new Research Integrity Policy and its procedures for investigating allegations of breaches to the policy will be incorporated into Article 39 of the Lakehead University Faculty Association.
Lakehead’s Economic Development & Innovation Office (EDI) is responsible for:§ Supporting the activities of the President's Advisory Council on Economic Development (PACED)
on both Lakehead campuses, and assist in the implementation of various economic development initiatives
§ Handling of Intellectual Property protection issues (including patents, copyright and trademark)§ Supporting the Commercialization and Licensing of University technologies§ Serving as a liaison between industry, the local community, and the University§ Assisting with University-industry-government collaborative programs§ Supporting the creation and development of start-up knowledge-based businesses§ Administering the University's Intellectual Property policies§ Creating and negotiating many different types of agreements, including the following: industry
sponsored research; intellectual property ownership; licensing; confidentiality and non-disclosure; financial obligation; inventor compensation pool; collaboration and consortium; and material transfer.
Contact:Bruce Holm, Manager, Industry Liaison, Ext. 8793Ellen Maceyovski, Manager, Technology Transfer, Ext. 8724
§ LUCAS facilities are multiple use and administered through one location§ Combines experienced technical staff, researchers and the unique technology of the University§ Provides advanced testing services to regional as well as international clients using the latest in
research equipment. § The laboratories provide students with the necessary training and hands-on access to scientific
instrumentation allowing them to develop essential skills to further their research careers or to secure jobs
Member Laboratories:Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC) Biomass Utilization Research Lab (BURL)Forest Resources & Soils Testing Lab (FoRest) Environmental Laboratory (LUEL)Instrumentation Laboratory (LUIL) Geospatial Data Centre (LUGDC)Genetic Services (LUGEN) Material Characterization Services (LUMCS)Wood Science Testing Lab (LUWSTL) Paleo-DNA Laboratory
Contact: Dr. Francis Appoh, Director LUCAS, Ext. 8853
For Additional Information…§ Information Guide for New Faculty
§ Research Services (2nd Floor) and Economic Development & Innovation Office (Bsmt) are located at 1294 Balmoral Avenue
Website: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/research-and-innovation
Research Services
Information Guide for New Faculty
2015-2016
WE WELCOME ANY QUESTION BIG OR SMALL!
THANK YOU!