Research Support Sessions
The Research Support Sessions provide information on the research priorities at SFU and the various support resources available. These sessions are primarily intended for research faculty who are new to SFU, though other research staff and administrators are encouraged to attend as well. The sessions will be held twice a year: once from October to December in the Fall Term, and again from February to April in the Spring Term.
Stay-tuned for updates to the offerings. For more information, please contact Clare Zheng - cxz@sfu.ca.
Upcoming Sessions
February Sessions
- Research Priority at SFU
Date/Time: February06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Hybrid @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)
Chat over breakfast with Dugan O’Neil, Vice President Research & Innovation, Elicia Maine, Associate Vice President, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation, & Valorie Crooks, Associate Vice President Research on SFU Research Priorities and the Strategic Research Plan.
- Introduction to SFU's Research Computing Group
Date/Time: February 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Hybrid @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus) & Zoom
Join us to learn more about the Research Computing services available to researchers at SFU. We will discuss our infrastructure, upcoming developments in AI systems and cutting-edge research, as well as our software, big data initiatives, and training opportunities.
Speakers are:
James Peltier – Director, RCG
Megan Meredith-Lobay – Associate Director, RCG
Andrei Vassilenko – Manager, Research Development Team
Alex Razoumov – RCG Training Team
March Sessions
- Research Partnership, Advancement, and Community Engagement Support - Partnership Hub (SPH) & Advancement
Date/Time: March 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Remote on Zoom
Learn about the wide-ranging supports available to researchers for building impactful partnerships, advancing your research, and fostering meaningful evidence-informed public dialogue
- Commercialize Your Research - Technology Licensing Office (TLO)
Date/Time: March 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Hybrid@ @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)
Learn how SFU helps researchers protect their Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialize their research.
Sessions to be scheduled for Spring 2025
- International Collaborations - SFU International (SFUI)
TBD
Overview of SFU International, global priorities and footprint, & services available.
- Introduction to SFU's Research Data Centre - Research Data Centre (RDC)
TBD
Hear from Simon Woodcock, Academic Director at the SFU RDC & Dennis Ma, Statistics Canada Analyst at RDC on what data are available in the RDC, and how researchers can obtain access.
- Library Support - SFU Library
TBD
The SFU Library offers rich online and physical collections, a wide variety of services to support research, and departmental liaison librarians to discuss your research needs.
- Research & Impact in Community - Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Hub and Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi)
TBD
Meet the teams behind the CERi and the Knowledge Mobilization Hub to learn how your research can be amplified and supported.
- Research Grants & Contracts - Research Services (ORS)
TBD
Description of SFU Processes for how to apply for and manage research funds in the form of grants and contracts.
- Research Ethics & Security Procedures - Research Ethics & Security Office
TBD
Two sessions will be offered – one on Research Ethics process & procedures and the other covering Research Security
Sessions will run again in Fall 2025
Awards Readiness - Institutional Strategic Awards (ISA)
TBD (will be offered again in Fall 2025)
This workshop will guide early career researchers in developing a strategic plan for pursuing awards and honours, enhancing their visibility in their discipline, and preparing a personalized award dossier to improve their awards readiness.
Research Facilities Showcase - Reps from research facilities from across SFU
TBD (will be offered again in Fall 2025)
Maybe you don't have to buy that mass spec or 3D printer. Many of the cutting-edge research facilities across SFU are available for use by SFU researchers. The institution also supports 7 Core Facilities that are managed for multiple use. Come join reps from each Core, from the Faculties and from a number of specific labs at a trade show style event.