Research Support Sessions

The Research Support Sessions provide information on the research priorities at SFU and the different supports available. These sessions are aimed primarily for research faculty who are new to SFU, but others can attend as well. These sessions will run from September to December 2024 and may be offered again in the Spring 2025 Term.

Stayed tuned for updates to the offerings. For more information, please contact Clare Zheng - cxz@sfu.ca.

Upcoming Sessions

RSVP for the sessions HERE. Registration for the sessions is not mandatory but is encouraged. Slides for past sessions are available at the bottom of the page.

Research Priorities at SFU
October 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm; IN PERSON @ Halpern 114 (Burnaby Campus)

Chat over breakfast with Dugan O’Neil, Vice President Research & Innovation & Valorie Crooks, Associate Vice President Research on SFU Research Priorities and the Strategic Research Plan.

Awards Readiness - Institutional Strategic Awards (ISA)
October 15, 1:00pm - 3:30pm; IN PERSON @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)

This workshop will guide early career researchers in developing a strategic plan for pursuing awards and honours, enhancing their visibility in their discipline, and preparing a personalized award dossier to improve their awards readiness.

International Collaborations - SFU International (SFUI)
October 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm; REMOTE on Zoom

Overview of SFU International, global priorities and footprint, & services available.

Library Support - SFU Library
October 18, 10:00am - 11:00am; REMOTE on Zoom

The SFU Library offers rich online and physical collections, a wide variety of services to support research, and departmental liaison librarians to discuss your research needs.

Research & Impact in Community - Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Hub and Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi)
October 22, 10:00am - 11:00am; HYBRID @ CERi Office (312 Main St) & Zoom

Meet the teams behind the CERi and the Knowledge Mobilization Hub to learn how your research can be amplified and supported.

Research Grants & Contracts - Research Services (ORS)
October 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm; IN PERSON @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)

Description of SFU Processes for how to apply for and manage research funds in the form of grants and contracts.

Introduction to SFU's Research Computing Group - Research Computing Group (RCG)
October 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm; HYBRID @ ASB10900 (Burnaby Campus) & Zoom

The SFU Research Computing Group assists SFU researchers with harnessing High-Performance Computing platforms and other digital research infrastructure and staffing, locally, regionally and nationally.

Research Ethics & Security Procedures - Research Ethics & Security Office
November 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm; HYBRID @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus) & Zoom

Two sessions will be offered – one on Research Ethics process & procedures and the other covering Research Security.

Research Partnership & Advancement Support - SFU Partnerships Hub (SPH)
November 05, 11:00am -12:00pm; IN PERSON @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)

Outlines the supports for early career researchers in research partnerships, advancement and community engagement.

Research Facilities Showcase -  Reps from research facilities from across SFU
November 06, 12:30pm -1:30pm; IN PERSON @ Central City Mezzanine Level (Surrey Central Campus)
November 13, 12:30pm -1:30pm
IN PERSON @ Big Data Hub Atrium (Burnaby Campus)

Maybe you don't have to buy that mass spec or 3D printer. Many of the cutting-edge research facilities across SFU are available for use by SFU researchers. The institution also supports 7 Core Facilities that are managed for multiple use. Come join reps from each Core, from the Faculties and from a number of specific labs at a trade show style event.

CANCELLED | Conducting Research: Biohazards, Radiation, Animals & Lab safety - Environmental Health & Safety and Lab Safety
CANCELLED - please contact cxz@sfu.ca for more information.

Permits may be required to carry out research if animals, biohazardous materials (cell lines, human body fluids) or radiation (ionizing and/or non-ionizing radiation) are intended to be used in research.

Supporting Research Employment - HR Research People Team
November 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
REMOTE on Zoom

What you need to know about employing research personnel and what supports the Research People Team offer.

Commercialize Your Research - Technology Licensing Office (TLO)
November 19, 12:30pm -1:30pm
IN PERSON @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)

Learn how SFU helps researchers protect their Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialize their research.

Introduction to SFU's Research Data Centre - Research Data Centre (RDC)
November 20, 12:30pm -1:30pm
Remote on Zoom

Hear from Simon Woodcock, Academic Director at the SFU RDC & Dennis Ma, Statistics Canada Analyst at RDC on what data are available in the RDC, and how researchers can obtain access.

RSVP for the sessions HERE. Registration for the sessions is not mandatory but is encouraged.

Access to past session slides: HERE