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Researchers are offered a variety of sponsor-specific workshops throughout the year with an emphasis on external (Tri-Agency), New Frontiers Research Foundation, and provincial funding.

list of workshops

These workshops provide information on finding and applying for funding, including adjudication processes, guidelines, evaluation criteria, checklists, and best practices. They are presented by the sponsors and U of A professors with peer review committee experience. Workshops also cover international, private, public, and community-based research funding sources.

In addition, researchers can attend workshops specific to U of A research funding support. For personalized consultation and mentorship, researchers should contact their faculty-assigned Research Partner. Announcements for workshops will be posted on the Events Calendar and circulated by Research Partners.

Research Partnership Info and Panel Discussion - February 22, 2024

A panel of established researchers with a track record of successful research
partnerships will share their approach to partnered research. This session
will also review the Research Security considerations of Partnered Research
and provide information on how to establish industry research partnerships.

SSHRC

These workshops are designed for researchers considering submitting an application to SSHRC. Workshops provide key sections and tips for developing an effective application.

Partnership Grant - Stage 1

In this virtual one-hour overview workshop, we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC PG Stage 1 application. If you have already started working on developing a SSHRC PG, or want to apply for the PG in 2026, then this information session will be helpful for you.

Partnership Development Grant

In this virtual one-hour overview workshop, we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC PDG application. With early preparation, it makes developing a SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and generates a more competitive proposal.

Partnership Engage Grant

To assist researchers to plan their application far in advance of the SSHRC deadline, this virtual recurring one-hour workshop will cover key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (PEG) application and RSO submission process. In this workshop, we will provide advice and tips for developing an effective PEG application. Most of the time will be devoted to specific content for each section and examples of dos and don’ts.

Knowledge Synthesis Grant

Thinking about applying for a Knowledge Synthesis Grant application this year? In this virtual one-hour overview workshop, we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC KSG application. With early preparation, developing a SSHRC grant application seems less overwhelming and generates a more compelling proposal.

Connection Grant

This virtual one-hour workshop will cover key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Connection Grant application and how to apply for an Event and/or Outreach Activity. In this workshop, we will provide advice and tips for developing a competitive application. Most of the time will be devoted to specific content for each section and the dos and don'ts.

  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (noon - 1 p.m.) - Register here
  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024 (noon - 1 p.m.) - Register here
  • Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (*Please note this will be a Q n A Session) - Register here

Insight Development Grant

In this virtual one-hour overview workshop, we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC IDG application. With early preparation, it makes developing a SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and generates a more competitive proposal.

Insight Grant

In this one hour overview workshop we will help you determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of a SSHRC Insight Grant application. Preparing now will make your SSHRC grant application seem less overwhelming and help generate a more competitive proposal.

NSERC

NSERC Alliance Grant Drop-In Sessions - Multiple Dates

Alliance Grant Drop-In Sessions for researchers who are either thinking about applying for, or are currently in the process of applying for an Alliance grant. During the session, we will discuss aspects of the Alliance grant program: for example, program guidelines, institutional requirements, budgetary considerations, EDI, funding structure, partner(s) eligibility, project setup or other topics of attendee interest. NSERC and the Research Partners will share their knowledge on all aspects of the NSERC Alliance Grants program.

  • January 18, 2024 (11 a.m. - noon) Register
  • February 15, 2024 (11 a.m. - noon) Register
  • March 21, 2024 (11 a.m. - noon) Register
  • April 18, 2024 (11 a.m. - noon) Register
  • May 16, 2024 (11 a.m. - noon) Register

NSERC Research Partnerships and the NSERC ECR Voucher - January 22, 2024

This workshop is geared to Early Career Researchers working in Natural Science or Engineering who want to start working with industry or community partners to support their research initiatives. Invitations will be sent to ECR's eligible to apply for the NSERC Alliance Vouchers program.

NSERC Alliance Research Partnership Programs - February 27, 2024

NSERC will be on Campus to discuss their Alliance Research Partnerships programs. Learn how the Alliance grants support research in natural sciences and engineering through collaborations to generate new knowledge and apply results for the benefit of Canadians.

The program has 4 main objectives:

  • Advantage: Alliance Advantage grants are for partner-driven projects. They fund projects focused on the partners’ goals, with at least one partner sharing in the costs of research.
  • Society: Alliance Society grants fund projects with societal impact as the main driver. They draw on the relevant perspectives and skill sets of active participants that help accelerate the translation and application of research results.
  • International: Alliance international helps researchers establish and grow research collaborations that have a high potential for impact in NSE disciplines.
  • Special calls and joint funding opportunities: Enables researchers to align their efforts with those of unique partners in specific areas and technologies. This information session will focus on the Advantage and Society grant programs.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (9:30 - 11 a.m.) - Register here

Roundtable with NSERC Discovery Grant Evaluation Group Reviewers

No current dates.

Mitacs Grant Development Workshops

Mitacs Accelerate Info Session

Do you have students who would be interested in taking their research forward through a research internship? Hosted by the Research Partners, Mitacs representatives will discuss the Mitacs Accelerate program and how it can help you build partnerships while supporting your students or postdocs through research internships.

No current dates.

Mitacs / NSERC Accelerate / Alliance Joint Funding Info Session

Mitacs and NSERC have developed a joint funding initiative that allows for the combination of a Mitacs Accelerate with an Option 1 NSERC Alliance project, allowing both NSERC and Mitacs to recognize the same partner funding and streamline the application review process. Mitacs will discuss how this program works and the unique requirements to develop this kind of funding proposal. This session is hosted by the Research Partners.

No current dates.

Mitacs Elevate Post Doctoral Fellowships Info Session

Open to any academic discipline, the Mitacs Elevate Fellowship provides a one- or two-year fellowship valued at $60,000 per year. Hosted by the Research Partners, Mitacs will provide information on what is available under this program and how to apply for this prestigious peer-reviewed fellowship.

No current dates.

Mitacs Globalink Program Info Session

The Mitacs Globalink programs can fund your student’s research abroad or allow you to work with talented international undergraduate students here. Mitacs will discuss the different kinds of opportunities available through their Globalink programs. Hosted by the Research Partners.

No current dates.

Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Program Info Session - January 10, 2024

The Research Partner Network is hosting Mitcs, who will discuss the unique support they provide through their Indigenous Pathways program. This initiative provides additional funding for internship opportunities with Indigenous-owned organizations or Indigenous interns over and above the regular Mitacs programs.

  • January 10, 2024 (1 - 2 p.m.) - Register

SSHRC / Mitacs joint funding program Info Session - February 14, 2024

Mitacs and SSHRC now have a joint funding initiative that allows for the combination of Mitacs support with SSHRC programs. Mitacs will discuss how this program works and the unique requirements to develop this kind of funding proposal. This session is hosted by the Research Partners.

  • February 14, 2024 (1 - 2 p.m.) - Register

Mitacs Globalink Research Internships (GRI’s) Info Session - March 13, 2024

The 2024 GRI program is now open. This program provides opportunities for international undergraduates from specific countries to participate in a 12-week internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members. Join with Research Partner Network and Mitacs to learn more about this program.

  • March 13, 2024 (1 - 2 p.m.) - Register

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur Info Session - April 10, 2024

The Research Partner Network is hosting Mitcs, who will discuss the Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur program. This funds student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to build their professional entrepreneurial skills, with the goal of commercializing their start-up’s technology, product, or service through funded internships.

  • April 10, 2024 (1 - 2 p.m.) - Register

Mitacs / NSERC Accelerate / Alliance Joint Funding Info Session - May 8, 2024

Mitacs and NSERC have developed a joint funding initiative that allows for the combination of a Mitacs Accelerate with an Option 1 NSERC Alliance project, allowing both NSERC and Mitacs to recognize the same partner funding and streamline the application review process. Mitacs will discuss how this program works and the unique requirements to develop this kind of funding proposal. This session is hosted by the Research Partners.

Past Workshops

SSHRC

  • Partnership Engage Grant - November 16, 2023 (noon - 1 p.m.)
  • Connection Grant - November 9, 2023 (noon - 1 p.m.)
  • Insight Development Grant - November 2, 2023 (noon - 1 p.m.)
  • Knowledge Synthesis Grant - October 20, 2023 (noon - 1 p.m.)
  • Partnership Development Grant - October 18, 2023 (noon - 1 p.m.)

NSERC

  • NSERC Alliance Grant Drop-In Sessions
    • November 16, 2023 (11 a.m. - noon)
    • October 19, 2023 (11 a.m. - noon)
    • September 21, 2023 (11 a.m. - noon)
    • August 17, 2023 (11 a.m. - noon)
    • July 20, 2023 (11 a.m. - noon)
  • Roundtable with NSERC Discovery Grant Evaluation Group Reviewers - Biological Systems / Mathematics & Statistics - June 13, 2023 (1 - 3 p.m.)

Mitacs

  • Mitacs Globalink Program Info Session - December 13, 2023 (1 - 2 p.m.)
  • Mitacs Elevate Post Doctoral Fellowships Info Session - November 8, 2023 (1 - 2 p.m.)
  • Mitacs / NSERC Accelerate / Alliance Joint Funding Info Session - October 11, 2023 (1 - 2 p.m.)
  • Mitacs Accelerate Info Session - September 12, 2023 (11 a.m. - noon)

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