Steps to Set Up Your Personal ORCID

Permanent identifier – ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is suggested as a good tool to ensure recognition for the scholarly work undertaken by graduate students.

Western Libraries offers workshops for students about setting up ORCID profiles. They can assist with understanding how the world of permanent identifiers, like ORCID, ScopusID, DOIs, and ROR, work. As members of ORCID-Canada, they have access to the affiliation manager, with which they can push verified affiliation information to the ORCID profiles of Western researchers.

See attached guide prepared by Kristin Hoffmann, Western Libraries, on setting up ORCID profiles.

ORCID & the Canadian Common CV

What is an ORCID ID?
The Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a digital identifier distinguishing you from other researchers. It automatically links you and your research activities, ensuring you receive consistent, reliable attribution for your work.

Why should I have an ORCID ID?
An ORCID ID better enables you to:

  • Stand out
  • Get credit for your work
  • Work smarter
  • Collaborate
  • Extend your reach of your work

How to coordinate ORCID and CCV
Visit the ORCID website to register for an ID, and use this resource to integrate your ORCID ID with your Canadian Common CV (CCV).

American Musicological Society – Travel and Research Grants for Students

The American Musicological Society is calling for applications to a number of Travel and Research Grant programs.  

The following AMS programs are currently open for applications:

1. Eileen Southern Travel Fund  Supports minority undergraduates and terminal masters students considering careers in music studies to attend the AMS annual meeting. Deadline: 31 May 2023

2. Elliott Antokoletz Fund Supports music studies research in twentieth-century music. Deadline: 1 April 2023

3. M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet Fund Supports music studies research in France. Deadline: 1 April 2023

4. Virginia and George Bozarth Fund Supports music studies research in Austria. Deadline: 1 April 2023

5. H. Robert Cohen / RIPM Fund Supports research based on the musical press. Deadline: 1 April 2023

6. Jan LaRue Travel Fund Supports music studies research in Europe. Deadline: 1 April 2023

7. Janet Levy Fund Supports music studies research for those without access to employer-based research funding. Deadline: 1 April 2023

8. Harold Powers World Travel Fund Supports music studies research throughout the world. Deadline: 1 April 2023

9. Ora Frishberg Saloman Fund Supports music studies research, particularly research focused on music criticism and reception history. Deadline: 1 April 2023

10. Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund Supports music studies research in Europe. Deadline: 1 April 2023


If you have any questions about the Travel and Research grant programs, please contact the AMS Office at ams@amsmusicology.org.

Western Libraries – Services for Research

Western Libraries offers many services for researchers:

Feel free to reach out with questions to rsclib@uwo.ca

Western Libraries – Research Skills Workshops

You’re invited to join Western Libraries for these upcoming Research Skills Workshops.

March 2 (1:30-2:30): Finding and Evaluating Book Reviews (Zoom)
This session looks at the role book reviews play in academic publishing, research, and teaching. Hundreds of thousands of books are published every year, but only a small portion receive critical reviews. Thanks to the Internet, more books are being reviewed beyond magazines and journals. Learn about the importance of book reviews and how they shape what we read.

Session outcomes: 

  • Identify the role book reviews play in academic publishing
  • Incorporate book reviews into your research and teaching
  • Develop strategies for locating and evaluating book reviews

March 3 (10:30-12:00): Literature Search for Systematic/Scoping Reviews (Zoom)
This interactive workshop introduces methods for systematically searching the literature, including identifying key databases and developing a thorough search strategy. Tips and tricks in the major databases will also be demonstrated.

Session outcomes:

  • How to identify and search key research databases
  • How to apply advanced searching techniques
  • How to develop a search strategy for your own research question

To find more upcoming Western Library events and workshops visit the Western Libraries Events page.  If you have questions about workshops, please email rsclib@uwo.ca.

Research Skills Workshops Offered by Western Libraries

You are invited to sign up for Western Libraries’ upcoming Research Skills Workshops. From data collection to publishing, get expert help at all stages of the research cycle with free workshops. 

Literature Searching for Systematic/Scoping Reviews (Feb. 13 10:30AM to 12:00pm on Zoom)

This interactive workshop introduces methods for systematically searching the literature, including identifying key databases and developing a thorough search strategy. Tips and tricks in the major databases will also be demonstrated.

Basic Data Handling in Excel (Feb. 16 1:00-2:30PM on Zoom)

This session will introduce some of the basics of handling data for a research project, including planning a data project, file organization and documentation, and setting up data for analysis in Excel. We’ll also learn some tips for using Excel more easily.

Open Educational Resources Grant & Support Program (Feb. 21 10:30-11:30AM on Zoom)

Western instructors can apply for financial grants as well as in-kind supports to create, adapt, or adopt an open educational resource (OER) for use in one or more courses in 2024-25. Instructors of co-curricular learning opportunities may also apply. Join this session for an overview of the grant program, the application process, and the in-kind supports that will be available to successful applicants. The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A.

Getting Started Analyzing Data in SPSS (Feb. 22 1:00-2:30PM on Zoom)

SPSS is a popular package for analyzing data. This session will demonstrate the basics of using SPSS, including using SPSS for data entry, reading in different types of data, getting summary statistics, creating and modifying variables, creating graphs, and running simple analyses.

Finding and Evaluating Open Education Resources (Feb. 23 1:30-2:30PM on Zoom)

OER are educational materials (like textbooks, streaming media, simulations, and more) that are free of cost and access barriers for learners. They are also editable and adaptable, meaning that they can be customized to suit your course content. Let’s say that, for many reasons, you want to switch up your materials and use OER in an upcoming course. How can you find high-quality open textbooks and other OER that will work for you and your students? That’s what this workshop will cover!

To find more upcoming Western Library events and workshops visit the Western Libraries Events page.  If you have questions about workshops, please email rsclib@uwo.ca.

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research Awards 2023-24

As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. They invest in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.

IDRC offers research awards in 2023-24 related to these development areas or themes:  Climate-Resilient Food Systems,  Democratic and Inclusive Governance,  Education and Science,  Ethics in Development Research,  Global Health, Policy and Evaluation, and  Sustainable Inclusive Economies.All awards will be based in Ottawa except for the Global Health award that will be based in Nairobi.

If your research proposal is selected, you will join IDRC as a Research award recipient for a period of 12 months from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024 to undertake research on the topic you have submitted. You will receive hands-on experience in research and program management and support, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective. 

Amount: Salary for one year in Canadian Dollars CAD42,033 to CAD48,659

Deadline: 15 February 2023 at 23:59 EST

Eligibility:

  • For the awards based in Ottawa: Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and students from low or middle-income countries, enrolled in a Canadian university with a work permit valid for full-time work (37.5 hours per week) in Canada until 30 April 2024.
  • For the Global Health award based in Nairobi, the candidates must hold Kenyan citizenship.  
  • Students who are enrolled in or who have completed a master’s program from a recognized university within the last three years
  • Preference will be given to students who have completed a master’s degree

More information and applications…

Western Libraries – Upcoming Research Skills Workshops

You are invited to join the upcoming Research Skills Workshops, hosted by Western Libraries. From data collection to publishing, get expert help at all stages of the research cycle with free workshops. 

Jan. 31 (10:00-11:00): What to Know BEFORE You Start a Systematic/Scoping Review  

This information session will cover the basics of conducting a systematic and scoping review and will identify tools and resources that can support both review processes. Attendees will learn how systematic and scoping reviews are defined and characterized, steps of the systematic and scoping review process, and strategies for managing the complex processes for conducting these reviews

Feb. 2 (1:00-2:30): Sharing and Archiving Data with Borealis 

Western Libraries provides access to Borealis, a publicly accessible, secure Canadian data repository system using Dataverse software for sharing and archiving data. Dataverse allows for data to be released and shared openly or privately with precision at the file level. Learn to create an archive and get a DOI, add, share and restrict files, and create and publish metadata, data, and documents.

Feb. 7 (1:30-2:30): Introduction to Qualitative Analysis with Nvivo 

NVivo is a tool for organizing, managing and analyzing qualitative data. This introductory session will provide an overview of NVivo’s capabilities and demonstrate how to use it to get started on a qualitative research project. Learn about the capabilities of this popular analysis package, how to set up a project and import different kinds of data and start coding.

Feb. 9 (1:30-2:30): Doing Research with Fitness Trackers  

This session explores the links between research, bipedalism, and data privacy. Academics and knowledge keepers walk to learn about our world. Digital technologies tend to purge movement from the research process as much as they allow us to track our every step. Learn how to incorporate walking into your research agenda and keep your fitness data safe.

To find more upcoming Western Library events and workshops visit the Western Libraries Events page.  If you have questions about workshops, please email rsclib@uwo.ca.

Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2022) Released

The Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research has announced the publication of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2022). TCPS 2 (2022) replaces TCPS 2 (2018) as the official human research ethics policy of Canada’s research funding agencies (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC).

TCPS 2 (2022) includes guidance on the following research ethics themes (see also Highlights of changes):

  • Broad consent for the storage of data and human biological materials for future unspecified research (Chapters 3 and 12);
  • Streamlining multi-jurisdictional research ethics review of minimal risk research (Chapter 8)

Copies of TCPS 2 (2022) may be printed or downloaded from the Panel on Research Ethics’ website.

ICPSR Summer Program – Statistics and Research Methods – Scholarship

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), of which Western is a member, is an international consortium that provides leadership and training in data access, curation and methods of analysis.  Benefits of being an ICPSR member include data access, repository services as well as educational activities, including the annual Summer Program in Quantitative Methods and Social Research.

ICPSR’s summer program aims to “train a diverse community of scholars in statistical techniques and research methods. We empower our program participants, from undergrads to mid-career researchers, to immediately upgrade and sharpen the skills vital in their work to address real-world problems, develop policy solutions, and positively impact the future.”

This year’s summer program is being offered in a hybrid format, with in-person, zoom, and asynchronous online formats.  The program includes both Short workshops and 4-Week Sessions  on topics in quantitative methods and data analysis. As a ICPSR member institution attendees from Western are eligible for a discount on this training plus individuals have the option of applying for scholarships from ICPSR. A number of scholarship opportunities are available from ICPSR which provide registration fee waivers.  A list of scholarship opportunities can be found at: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/pages/sumprog/scholarships/index.html

The deadline to apply for scholarships is February 1, 2023:

Please contact Elizabeth Hill (ethill@uwo.ca), Data Librarian, Western Libraries, should you have any questions.