Graduate Research at FIMS, Law and Music
Research Information for Western Graduate Students in FIMS, Law & Music
Western has been selected to host Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences from May 30-June 5, 2020. This conference provides not only a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the research of our faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, but to welcome more than 8,000 scholars from across the country.
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You are invited to attend this year’s first School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) Scholars to Leaders Guest Speaker Series event.
Professor Brock Fenton is an expert on bats. He has studied their ecology and biology all over the world, including Costa Rica, Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and has published extensively. In addition to his bat studies, Professor Fenton has provided leadership in the teaching of biology and science, for Western and universities Canada-wide. He also works to increase public awareness of science through lectures, visits to public schools, and popular writing in magazines and electronic media. Come and listen to his perspectives of leadership through the lens of bats, “Bats as Magic Wells“.
The event takes place Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 12:30pm in the IGAB Atrium of the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB).
Pizza will be available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis for those attending the event. No registration is required.
Visit http://www.grad.uwo.ca/finances/external_funding/index.html for the full roster of speakers this year.
Western Libraries is offering several workshops this fall that can help you to better understand the scholarly publishing process, build and promote your scholarly identity, and teach you how to make the most of data and geographical information in your research.
Upcoming Workshops:
If you have ideas for other workshops they can offer, email
Western Libraries
Research and Scholarly Communication Team
Email: rsclib@uwo.ca
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Submissions are now being accepted for the 2019 CRTC Prize for Excellence in Policy Research.
Co-sponsored by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Canadian Communications Association (CCA), the objective of the Prize is to encourage a new generation of researchers to contribute to Canada’s public policy development in the area of information and communication studies.
The Prize is awarded on an annual basis to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers at universities in Canada and abroad whose work touches on cross-cutting themes in the broad field of information and communication studies.
The submission deadline for the 2019 Prize is: Friday, January 25, 2019
Prize offerings:
Monetary awards in three categories:
The complete terms and conditions of the Prize may be found here.
For updates about the CRTC Prize, follow on:- Twitter @CCA_ACdC, @CRTCeng, @CRTCfra
– Facebook @ACC/CCA, @crtceng and @crtcfra
– LinkedIn
For any questions about the Prize, please do not hesitate to contact:
Philippe Tousignant
Director, Planning, Research and Reporting
CRTC
Philippe.Tousignant@crtc.gc.ca
Daniel J. Paré, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa
Past-President (2016-18), Canadian Communications Association
daniel.pare@uottawa.ca
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The CFUW provides funds for a range of post graduate awards and fellowships to women.
Amount: Varies by award
Deadline: November 1, 2018
Eligibility: Women; Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada
Note: There is a “filing fee” for each application.
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Workshop by Editors from The Lancet and CELL Press
How to Write a Great Research Paper, and Get it Accepted by a Good Journal
Understanding the publishing process
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Kresge Building KB106
Attend this author workshop and learn about :
This workshop is suitable for faculty, post docs, graduate students, anyone who wants to know more about publishing.
Here is your chance to connect with an editor and ask all of your questions!
A light lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by September 21 using the following link : http://bit.ly/2ooO1yR
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Mitacs funding for travel and living expenses is available for senior undergraduate and graduate students in Canada who conduct research at universities in several countries abroad. Students may apply for $6,000 in travel and living expenses. Applications for travel in January 2019 are accepted until September 30, 2018. Learn more about this opportunity
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The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) is a non-profit organization primarily involved in the design, research, and evaluation of social programs and policies. Since 1991, they have been building a base of knowledge and experience about what works in employment, education, health, and social policy. While SRDC is recognized across Canada, and internationally, as a leader in the design, implementation, and evaluation of large-scale demonstration projects, they also conduct program evaluation and impact analysis for a wide range of government and non-governmental organizations.
SRDC is currently seeking one or more full-time experienced researcher(s) /project manager(s) with a strong/ demonstrated interest in labour market programming and policies, especially in the following areas: workforce development, adult learning, provision of employment support and services, youth employment programs, and labour market integration programs for new immigrants, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.
The successful candidate(s) will contribute to studies testing innovative labour market program initiatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of demonstration and pilot projects in collaboration with clients, labour market partners, and service delivery partners;
• develop research/survey instruments and protocols;
• analyze quantitative and qualitative data;
• develop logic models, evaluation frameworks, work plans, data collection and analysis plans, and project budgets;
• write/contribute to research reports; present research findings to various audiences;
• develop research and evaluation proposals in response to specific client needs; and
• manage projects, or portions of projects, as part of a team of researchers and stakeholders.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
• a graduate degree in a social science, with knowledge of applied research and evaluation methods;
• a minimum of three years’ experience carrying out advanced analytical or evaluation studies;
• strong knowledge of statistical techniques and research methodology;
• knowledge of federal and provincial labour market policies and programs;
• experience designing research studies, evaluation frameworks, and survey instruments;
• excellent writing and verbal communications skills in English; the capacity to work in both official languages is considered an asset;
• ability to present research results clearly and concisely; and
• organized, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively in a self-directed manner as well as collaborating in a team environment.
The successful candidate(s) may work in either Ottawa, Vancouver, or Toronto. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that indicates location preference and provides a short description of research interests and skills, explaining how they relate to the required expertise and proposed responsibilities. Candidates will be required to complete a research assignment as part of the selection process.
SRDC is prepared to fill this position(s) through an interchange program (minimum secondment of two years) if potential candidates have access to such programs with their current employer.
Please submit applications by September 7, 2018 to:
Elizabeth Rodgers, Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services
Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)
55 Murray Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3
hr@srdc.org
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Scholarship support events and services are available from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) for students who are intending to apply to Tri-Agency funding competitions this fall. This is also available on the SGPS website under Preparing for Competition http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_finances/index.html
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There is an postdoc job opportunity at the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy (PCMLP) for a 3 year post-doc. This is an open fellowship so come with good ideas and research projects. And despite the title of the fellowship you don’t have to be a lawyer. Must be within 4 years of having completed a PhD. Deadline is July 25th.
http://pcmlp.socleg.ox.ac.uk/2018/07/new-position-postdoc-in-media-law-and-policy/
Grade 7: £31,604 – £38,833 p.a.
The Fellow will undertake advanced research in the field of media law and policy, present their findings at conferences and workshops, and publish their research. The postholder will be permitted to undertake a small amount of lecturing and/or tutorial teaching, which may not exceed three hours per week.
The postholder will be a part of the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy (PCMLP) and expected to contribute to its activities. The Head of the PCMLP is Dr Nicole Stremlau. Further information about the programme can be found on the PCMLP website.
Applicants must hold, or be close to completing a PhD/DPhil in Law, or a related discipline, with reference to media/socio-legal issues (candidates who already hold a doctorate will only be eligible if the doctorate was awarded within four years of the closing date for this position. Exceptions to this requirement will only be made for candidates who can demonstrate that they are still at an early stage in their academic career by reason of having taken a career break (e.g. for maternity leave, parental leave, illness or other personal circumstances); engage in high quality research; have the ability to manage their own academic research and associated activities; and play a full role in the intellectual life of PCMLP, the CSLS, and the Faculty of Law.
The Fellowship is for a fixed-term of 3 years, to commence as soon as possible.
The postholder will be based at The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Manor Road Building, Manor Road and will be eligible to apply to the Faculty’s Research Support Fund.
You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Wednesday 25 July 2018. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 August 2018.
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