Upcoming Events:
Invitation to CERC Lecture Series
February 7, 2012You are cordially invited to attend a series of Pecha Kucha lectures by Canada Excellence Research Chairholders
February 15, 2012
1:45pm to 5:00pm
Robson Square
University of British Columbia
Lecture Theatre C300
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
RSVP by February 10, 2012
michael.adams@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
SSHRC Insight Development Grants Webinar January 5, 2012
January 3, 2012CAURA Webinar Session 33 -
SSHRC Insight Development Grants: a view from the committee room
With
Pam McKenzie
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean Research, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario
Thursday January 5
10am PT/ 11am MT/ noon CT/ 1pm ET/ 2pm AT/ 2.30pm NT
In this webinar Pam will share her experiences serving on a SSHRC IDG committee during the first year of the competition. As someone who has served on adjudication committees for both the SSHRC Standard Research Grant and the first round of SSHRC IDGs Pam will discuss the similarities and differences in the adjudication processes between the two competitions. The webinar will cover the adjudication process, and discuss the evaluation criteria and the adjudication forms used by the committee members. Pam will also present best practices common to the strongest applications. This is a one hour presentation with approximately 30 minutes for Q+A/experience sharing. The webinar will be archived.
Please register with tyriea@telus.net for how to get into the session:
*** We have different technology for 2012 so you must register to get the updated instructions. You will need the same equipment as previous webinars, with a new and improved software platform.
SSHRC Talent Program feedback
November 18, 2011Members and partners of the social sciences and humanities community:
SSHRC is continuing the process of renewing its program architecture with the renewal of the funding opportunities under the Talent program. This program supports the development of the next generation of researchers and leaders across society.
A discussion document on the renewal of Talent is now posted on SSHRC’s website. You are invited to provide feedback by December 15, 2011. Your feedback will be considered in possible adjustments and improvements to the Talent suite of funding opportunities.
You can find the consultation document, as well as a form for providing your response at the following link: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/umbrella_programs-programme_cadre/talent-consultation-eng.aspx
Sincerely,
Brent Herbert-Copley, PhD Gisèle Yasmeen, PhD
Vice-President Vice-President
Research Capacity Research
www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
SSHRC – Webinar – Public Outreach Grants
November 8, 2011With program staff from the Partnerships Portfolio, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
In order to inform the community about the Public Outreach Grants, representatives of SSHRC’s Partnerships Portfolio will be holding information webinars. These webinars will focus on the features of the Public Outreach Grants, and will offer advice on how to prepare an application. They will also provide a chance for participants to ask questions regarding this funding opportunity. The application deadline for the Public Outreach Grants is November 28, 2011. The webinars are scheduled for the following dates and times (eastern time):
Wednesday, November 9, 2011: 1pm to 2pm eastern time (English)
Thursday, November 10, 2011: 1pm to 2pm eastern time (French)
Please submit your questions by text at any time during the presentation via the Q&A interface. The presenters will answer as many questions as possible during the Q&A period.
For technical questions, please contact your local IT professional.
It is recommended that you register and attempt login prior to the start of the webinars.
Technical information (Please note that the web interface is English only)
To join the November 9th webinar in English, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=SSHRC1109&role=attend&pw=123456
To join the November 10th webinar in French, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=CRSH1110&role=attend&pw=123456
AUDIO INFORMATION
Computer Audio
To use computer audio, you need speakers or a headset.
Macintosh users
In order to hear the audio portion of the webinar, Macintosh users will need to dial in by telephone using the following information:
Phone number: 1-877-413-4790
Participant code: 4697446
FIRST-TIME USERS
To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are unable to join the meeting, follow these steps:
1. Copy this address and paste it into your web browser: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join
2. Copy and paste the required information:
For November 9th webinar in English:
Meeting ID: SSHRC1109
Entry Code: 123456
Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join
For November 10th webinar in French:
Meeting ID: CRSH1110
Entry Code: 123456
Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join
If you still cannot enter the meeting, consult Live Meeting technical support.
NOTICE: Microsoft Office Live Meeting can be used to record meetings. By participating in this meeting, you agree that your communications may be monitored or recorded at any time during the meeting.
Partnership Funding Opportunities Webinars
October 7, 2011Partnership Funding Opportunities with program staff from the Partnerships Portfolio, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
In order to create a simpler, more flexible and effective system of application and assessment, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is in the process of implementing its new umbrella programs, Talent, Insight and Connection. Under this new program architecture, SSHRC’s Partnerships Portfolio launched the Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants funding opportunities last year. The application deadline for the Partnership Development Grants is November 30, 2011 and for the Partnership Grants – Letter of Intent is February 15, 2012.
In order to inform the community about these funding opportunities, representatives of SSHRC’s Partnerships Portfolio will be holding information webinars. These webinars will focus on the features of the Partnership Funding Opportunities, and will offer advice on how to prepare an application. They will also provide a chance for participants to ask questions regarding SSHRC’s funding opportunities. The webinars are scheduled for the following dates and times (eastern time):
Wednesday, October 19, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (French)
Thursday, October 20, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (English)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (English)
Thursday, October 27, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (French)
Please submit your questions by text at any time during the presentation via the Q&A interface. The presenters will answer as many questions as possible during the Q&A period. For technical questions, please contact your local IT professional. It is recommended that you register and attempt login prior to the start of the webinars. (Please note that the web interface is English only)
To join the October 19th webinar in French, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=CRSH1019&role=attend&pw=123456
To join the October 20th webinar in English, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=SSHRC1020&role=attend&pw=123456
To join the October 26th webinar in English, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=SSHRC1026&role=attend&pw=123456
To join the October 27th webinar in French, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=CRSH1027&role=attend&pw=123456
AUDIO INFORMATION
Computer Audio – To use computer audio, you need speakers or a headset.
Macintosh users – In order to hear the audio portion of the webinar, Macintosh users will need to dial in by telephone using the following information: Phone number: 1-877-413-4790, Participant code: 4697446
FIRST-TIME USERS
To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are unable to join the meeting, follow these steps:
- Copy this address and paste it into your web browser: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join
- Copy and paste the required information:
For October 19th webinar in French: Meeting ID: CRSH1019, Entry Code: 123456, Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO
For October 20th webinar in English: Meeting ID: SSHRC1020, Entry Code: 123456, Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO
For October 26th webinar in English: Meeting ID: SSHRC1026, Entry Code: 123456, Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO
For October 27th webinar in French: Meeting ID: CRSH1027, Entry Code: 123456, Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO - If you still cannot enter the meeting, consult Live Meeting technical support.
NOTICE
Microsoft Office Live Meeting can be used to record meetings. By participating in this meeting, you agree that your communications may be monitored or recorded at any time during the meeting.
Fulbright Canada Opportunities and Webinar
October 6, 2011Fulbright Canada encourage students and scholars who may be interested in learning more about Fulbright Canada programs to share this webinar information, through your campus listserv, using social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook, or in other forums you have for sharing scholarship and exchange opportunities. Fulbright Canada look forward to meeting the prospective Fulbrighters from UBC in this year’s webinar!
For faculty members or students considering the United States as an option, Fulbright Canada will be holding a webinar for all prospective Canadian applicants on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 12:00pm (EST), and 9:00 am (PST). Fulbright Canada will be hosting this live webinar to discuss the many opportunities available to graduate students and scholars through Fulbright Canada. The webinar will be open to interested applicants from across Canada. The webinar will be hosted using Microsoft Office Live Meeting. For the best webinar experience, we recommend that all interested attendees download Microsoft’s Live Meeting software. Please note it is possible to access the webinar through most internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari) with an updated version of Adobe Flash installed. To join the meeting on October 18th, simply follow these steps:
- Copy this address and paste it into your web browser: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/communique/join
- Copy and paste the required information:
Meeting ID: G8N242
Entry Code: 3?z}bfP
Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/communique - If you still cannot enter the meeting, contact support to be connected.
The meeting will become open for joining 15 minutes before the start time. All guests who participate in the webinar will be able to ask Fulbright Canada staff questions throughout the presentation using the chat room. Participants using computers enabled with voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) will be able to ask questions at the end of the session as well.
Fulbright Canada is now accepting applications from exceptional Canadian students interested in a one-of-a-kind exchange opportunity in the U.S. Please remember to engage your students in the final days of our competitions and encourage them to think seriously about taking up a Fulbright Canada experience in the U.S. A reminder the deadline for applications for both the student and scholar competitions is: November 15th, 2011.
If you have any questions about the webinar, or if you would like assistance in promoting Fulbright Canada opportunities on your campus in the final days of the competitions, please contact Jesse Schell, Program Officer, Recruitment, Outreach and Alumni Relations, Fulbright Canada, Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 688-5519, email: jschell@fulbright.ca.
General Fulbright Poster – 2012-2013
Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (SP7) Legal and Financial Workshop
September 23, 2011Thursday, Sept. 29 and Friday, Sept. 30, Ottawa, ON.
Please click here for the program.
The workshop is designed to provide expert advice, from experienced European Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (SP7) project managers, to Canadian researchers and research managers who are currently, or who plan to, participate in SP7 projects. It will focus on SP7 Cooperation (research) and People (Marie Curie mobility and training) Grants and cover:
-How to prepare a successful application: from project development to submission
-How to manage the negotiation phase: from evaluation to project launch
-How to successfully manage participation in a project: from launch to completion It will address all legal and financial issues relevant to Canadians and provide ample time for questions and answers.
Registration is free. To register, please send an email to Melodie Cardin at melodie.cardin(at)era-can.ca
RISe Drop-in Sessions
September 19, 2011The RISe team will be offering drop-in sessions open to the public for anyone who would like some assistance with using RISe.
We are hoping to hold these drop-in session on the last Thursday of every month between 2:30pm -4:30pm in the TEFIII boardroom. The first one will be held on Thursday, September 29th, 2011.
Details are posted on the RISe homepage for more information: http://rise.ubc.ca/
