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Western Research Ethics Management System (WREM) – Updates

The Office of Human Research Ethics has updated a series of forms within WREM, which will become active on December 11, 2017. They include Health Sciences Research Ethics Board (REB) and Non-Medical REB initial and amendment forms, continuing ethics review and study closure forms.

When you log in to WREM you will notice the following message appear in the Work Area at the top of your screen: “Warning: The project owner must update your project in order to submit this form.”

The message appears only when there has been an update to the application form(s). The form owner will need to accept the update prior to a) submitting an application and/or b) completing an application you have been working on when the message appeared.

Are there any implications to updating the form(s)?

Consider these three scenarios:
1) The form has not been submitted, and is still unlocked – Updating the project will have no effect, except any changes in the form you are completing will be updated.
2) The form has not been submitted, but the form has been locked (either by a signature request, or by a signature being completed) – Updating the project will break these signatures or signature requests. Any requests will need to be remade, and any existing signatures will need to be re-given, because they will have been applied to an old version of the form.
3) The form has been signed and submitted – Updating the project will have no effect on any submitted forms.

What updates have been done?

1. The most important update is the PI can delegate a study team member to submit a re-submission (i.e., response to REB recommendations). The PI must still submit all initial application forms, but may choose to sign-off electronically on all re-submissions or may delegate this task to another qualified individual. NOTE: The PI is still fully responsible for the study’s scientific and ethical conduct. The REB recommends keeping a log of to whom the PI has delegated authority to submit re-submission forms.
2. Administrative updates (i.e., revising, addition and removal of questions, addition of help text, etc.)

To access WREM training material and FAQs please visit the website and WREM (click Western University’s REB to access the WREM site).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of the Research Ethics team.

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SSHRC Storytellers

SSHRC challenges postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity. Enter the SSHRC Storytellers contest for a chance to win $3,000 and a spot in an exclusive research communications master class at the 2018 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences in Regina.

Submission period: Contestants can submit entries as of January 8, 2018, at 10 a.m. (eastern), until the contest closes on January 31, 2018, at 5 p.m. (eastern).

Eligibility: At the time of entry, you must be a Canadian resident, 19 years of age or older, enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution, and in compliance with the contest rules and regulations.

Submission requirements: Your submission must be an original work—video, audio, text or infographic—featuring SSHRC-funded research carried out at the institution at which you are enrolled at the time of submission. Your submission must not exceed three minutes in length for video or audio, or 300 words for text or infographic (and 99 megabytes for all files).

More information…

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New Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship

Mitacs has launched a new opportunity for graduate students. The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides long-term funding for a significant part of graduate degree programs:

  • Master’s students can complete an 18-month project (minimum $30,000 stipend)
  • PhD students can complete a three-year project (minimum $72,000 stipend)

The Fellowship also offers national professional development training that helps interns gain in-demand career skills and ensure the success of their projects.

Fellowships can form new Accelerate projects or be added to existing ones, and applications are accepted any time.

The Mitacs Accelerate program requires matching funding from a partner outside of the university for research of benefit to the partner. Your faculty advisor must be involved as your supervisor for this program.

For more information or to start an application, contact Western’s Mitacs representative, Erin Azzopardi  | 519.280.5655 | eazzopardi@mitacs.ca.

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Research Position at Social Research and Demonstration Corporation

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.  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, socio-economic impact analysis, and cost–benefit analysis for a wide range of government and non-governmental organizations, in particular those involved in the delivery of services to economically disadvantaged populations.

They are currently seeking a full-time researcher with a strong/demonstrated interest in applied social research. The successful candidate will contribute to several studies and innovative policy research initiatives in areas such as labour market integration of disadvantaged populations, skills training, adult learning, youth employment, health services, and civic engagement. Location is Ottawa.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • developing research instruments and protocols;
  • developing and applying research designs that incorporate behavioural principles and insights;
  • supporting the development and evaluation of pay-for-success models;
  • conducting literature and document reviews;
  • analyzing and interpreting quantitative data; conducting regression analysis;
  • data organization and management;
  • participating in the design of logic models and evaluation frameworks;
  • contributing to presentations and reports on research findings; and
  • developing evaluation and research proposals in response to specific client needs.

Qualifications:

  • a post-graduate degree in social sciences (with courses in applied research methods) combined with some experience in an applied research environment;
  • courses and/or experience in conducting research in behavioural and/or experimental economics is considered an asset;
  • strong knowledge of advanced statistical techniques;
  • experience using statistical programming tools (e.g., Stata, R, etc.) to analyze microdata files;
  • experience designing survey instruments;
  • knowledge of evaluation and qualitative research methodologies;
  • strong writing and verbal communications skills; ability to present research results clearly and concisely;
  • organized, self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a self-directed manner as well as collaborating in a team environment; and
  • capacity to work in both official languages is considered an asset.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter providing a short description of their research interests and skills, explaining how they relate to SRDC’s mission statement and research priorities. Applicants may be required to complete a research assignment as part of the selection process.

EXTENDED: Please submit applications by December 17, 2017 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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Rising Up: A Graduate Students Conference March 9th- 10th University of Manitoba

Rising Up: A Graduate Students Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Research in Indigenous Studies is an international gathering held annually.

The University of Manitoba Native Studies Graduate Students Association (NSGSA) is hosting the third annual two-day conference for all graduate students to lead the discussion across all disciplines and allow graduates to present their knowledge and research on March 9-10, 2018. Due to the interdisciplinary and international character, the Review Committee welcomes a comprehensive range of topics and approaches.

Keynote Speakers: This year’s conference is highlighted by the Friday keynote speaker, Adam Guadry, from the University of Alberta who will share the process of becoming successful in academia and how to publish.  On Saturday, Keynote Chantal Fiola from the University of Winnipeg will speak about her research in the Metis community. Saturday evening will be a screening of the documentary More than a Word prior to the Indigenous social.

“Rising Up” was conceived on the premise of bringing students and the grassroots community together. It is a free event and welcomes everybody. The event allows graduate students and community members to share their knowledge, present their research, network, and acquire critical feedback, while also discovering what other graduate students are doing in a related field of research.  

Where: University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus 220-224 UMSU University Centre

Submission of abstracts: The deadline for abstract submissions is currently December 29th, 2017 and can be sent online via http://www.risingup.online
Title: 120 character limit
Abstract: 250 words
Include: Authors first and last name, University, program or department, and email address

Acceptance: Abstracts will be accepted online, reviewed and notification provided on a rolling basis. Submissions should include a 4-5 sentence bio of author with preferred photograph for publication.

More Information – Rising Up call for papers 2018 October 26

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Shastri Institute

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute has announced its 2nd round for the year 2017-18

Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF) – for a) Doctoral, b) Postdoctoral and c) students

Applications from all domains of studies like Social Sciences and Humanities, Arts, Commerce & Management and STEM subjects are accepted. However, applications are encouraged in the focus areas of SICI and priority areas of MHRD, Govt. of India i.e. Food Security and Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Gender, Bi-lateral Trade and Investment, Energy and Environmental Sciences, Securing Future of Children and Youth, Higher Education,  Agricultural Science & Technology, Teacher Education and Training, Health Sciences, Nursing, Marine Sciences and Ocean Studies.

The details of the programs are available at www.shastriinstitute.org.  To access program information directly https://www.shastriinstitute.org/grants-awards-and-opportunities-for-indian-canadian-scholars

Deadline: 31st December, 2017

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Project Facilitator Position

Reporting to the Director, SJRI, the Project Facilitator possesses knowledge of,  and commitment to, social justice scholarship, takes initiative with SJRI affiliated faculty and the Faculty Steering Committee to develop fundable transdisciplinary social justice projects, facilitates projects, identifies funding sources, assists with and participates in grant writing, and liaises between faculty and community partners. This position is at Brock University. Apply by November 28, 2017.

More information…

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How Does a Modern Researcher Use a Web Archive?

How Does a Modern Researcher Use a Web Archive?

Informal Talk and Conversation with

Dr. Ian Milligan

November 22, 2017 12:30-2:30 AHB 2B04 (NOTE DATE CHANGE)

All are welcome to hear Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant recipient Ian Milligan, Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Waterloo and principal investigator of the Web Archives for Historical Research group, speak about his research into web archives, the WALK project  and the Archives Unleashed Project,  a suite of tools to help others delve into the big data of web archives.

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