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Connect with NSERC
NSERC representatives regularly attend events across the country and value the opportunity to meet members of the research community. Whether it be a conference, meeting or speaking engagement, we are on the road throughout the year to share information and the latest updates on what’s happening at NSERC.
We invite you to connect with NSERC at the events below or to contact us at
connect@nserc-crsng.gc.ca to learn more about our upcoming consultations.
What’s New
Connect with NSERC: Community Engagement Visits
NSERC is conducting a series of community engagement visits to provide researchers, students and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about some recent program and policy developments. These visits will also serve as a platform for the community to ask questions and seek more information from some of NSERC's grants and scholarships experts.
Below is full list of dates and cities for our upcoming visits - locations and times are to be confirmed and will be updated shortly. Note that we also plan on hosting two webinar sessions to accommodate those who are unable to participate at the in-person visits.
NSERC representatives look forward to seeing you at campuses across the country. Find out more and sign-up for any of the visits by contacting us at connect@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
| May 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | City | Location |
May 27 9h – 12 (MDT) |
Edmonton, Alberta |
University of Alberta Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science Room L2 200 Edmonton, Alberta |
May 28 9h – 12 (PDT) |
Burnaby, British Columbia |
Simon Fraser University IRMACS Presentation Studio Applied Sciences Building, Room 10900 8888 University Drive Burnaby, British Columbia |
May 28 9h – 12h (EDT) |
Montréal, Quebec |
Concordia University John Molson School of Business 2nd floor, MB.2.210 1450 Guy Street Montréal, Quebec |
| June 2013 | ||
| Date & Time | City | Location |
| June 5 9h – 12h |
St-John’s, Newfoundland | Memorial University of Newfoundland Room IIC 2014, Beatrice Watts Boardroom, 2nd floor Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation 230 Elizabeth Avenue St-John’s, Newfoundland |
| June 5 1h – 4h (ADT) |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | Dalhousie University Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building 6100 University Avenue, 3rd Floor Classroom # 3089 / # 3087 Breakout Room (Adjacent) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| June 6 1h – 4h (CST) |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | University of Saskatchewan Timlin Lecture Theatre Arts Building, 2nd Floor, Room 241 9 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| June 6 1h – 4h (ADT) |
Fredericton, New Brunswick | University of New Brunswick Head Hall, Room HC10 25 Dineen Drive Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| June 10 9h – 12h (MDT) |
Calgary, Alberta | University of Calgary Taylor Family Digital Library, Gallery Hall 410 University Court NW Calgary, Alberta |
| June 18 1h – 4h (EDT) |
Québec, Quebec | Université Laval Pavillon d’Optique Photonique 2375 rue de la Terrasse 1er étage, local 1168 Québec, Quebec |
| June 19 1h – 4h (EDT) |
Toronto, Ontario | University of Toronto –St. George Campus (downtown) BA Bahen Center for Information Technology – Adel Sedra Auditorium Room 1160 40 St. George Street |
| June 20 1h – 4h (EDT) |
Ottawa, Ontario | French Webinar |
| June 25 1h – 4h (ADT) |
Wolfville, Nova Scotia | Acadia University Clark Commons 37 University Avenue Wolfville, Nova Scotia |
| June 26 1h – 4h (EDT) |
Ottawa, Ontario | English Webinar |
| July 10 10h – 1h (EDT) |
Toronto, Ontario | York University Fifth Floor, Kaneff Tower (formerly York Research Tower) 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario |
| University of Manitoba On May 23, NSERC hosted one of its many consultation sessions in Winnipeg to talk about upcoming program changes. James Blatz, NSERC Council Member and Associate Vice-President (Partnerships) at the University of Manitoba, also attended and was able to offer a unique perspective as Co-Chair of the Committee of Grants and Scholarships. Dr. Blatz also commented on deliberations with the community that took place in 2012 that led to decisions on the scaled back Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) program. Researchers and administrators both took part in the morning session that was part of a national conversation with NSERC. |
| University of Alberta More than 50 researchers and administrators gathered at the University of Alberta campus to share their views on a wide range of topics with members of the NSERC team. Several topics generated more than a number of particularly detailed questions and comments, including the Common CV: Participants wanted to learn more about the benefits of the tool and provided advice on how features of the CCV could be improved. They also discussed how the data contained in the CCV is presented and used by the granting agencies. Post–Doctoral Fellowships (PDF): There were different perspectives on the PDFs and there was a discussion around the potential for top-ups for these scholars. Overall, participants felt strongly that Discovery Grants should be promoted as NSERC’s flagship program and as a crucial part of the research continuum. The grants serve to attract top teaching talent to universities to teach the next generation of research stars and give Canada a competitive edge. It was also highlighted that Discovery Grants provide the freedom to pursue a researcher’s curiosity, and participants provided excellent examples of successes that could help NSERC promote discovery. |
| Simon Fraser University May 28 saw the NSERC team discuss some key points of interest with the research community at Simon Fraser University. Participants in the session provided their thoughts on a full range of issues, including the NSERC implementation of the new Common CV. Discussions around the Discovery Grants five-year evaluation made up the bulk of the session, where participants provided their insight into potential improvements to the peer review and selection process. The session wrapped up with some very constructive feedback from participants on the timing and activities related to the harmonization of the Master’s component of the Canada Graduate Scholarships. |
| Concordia University Concordia hosted NSERC's second Quebec consultation in a month May 28 at its downtown campus. 50 participants had many questions and much commentary on the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) program, Discovery Grants, the Common CV and the issue of Highly Qualified People (HQP) in general. NSERC took back practical tips on CCV data entry, uploading, migration, and customer service from the 3 hour session. |
| Preferred Option for Future of the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program |
| Open House at the University of Ottawa |
| Committee on Grants and Scholarships Meeting Update |
| Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) |
| Connect with NSERC: Consultation hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island James A. Blatz, Chair, NSERC Committee on Grants and Scholarships |
| Changes to the Research Tools and Instrument (RTI) Program James A. Blatz, Chair, NSERC Committee on Grants and Scholarships |
