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Research Support Sessions
Research Support Sessions provide information on the research priorities at SFU and the various research support resources available. These sessions are primarily intended for new research faculty, though other research staff, administrators and experienced faculty members are also encouraged to attend.
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.
October Offerings
Procurement 101 - SFU Procurement office
The Basics of acquiring goods and services at SFU
- Date/Time: October 7th (Wed) 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Speaker includes:
Laura Simonsen - Major Procurement Contracts Officer
Eric Sheng - Major Procurement Contracts Officer
Lisa Mulschlegel - Procurement Services Assistant
Rita Narovlyansky - Coordinator, Procurement Programs
Research Facilities Showcase - Reps from research facilities from across SFU
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 expended number of specific labs at a trade show style event.
- Date/Time: October 15 (Thu) 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Location: Burnaby ASB Atrium
Research Grants & Contracts - Research Services (ORS)
Description of SFU processes for how to apply for and manage research funds in the form of grants and contracts.
- Date/Time: TBD
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Speakers:TBD
Research Ethics & Security Procedures - Research Ethics & Security Office
This back-to-back session will provide an overview of Research Ethics principles and the submission process at SFU, followed by a guide to Research Security policies and procedures for safeguarding your work from unwanted access, interference, or theft.
- Date/Time: TBD
- Location: Online Via Zoom
- Speakers: TBD.
November Offerings
Research Finance 101 - Research Accounting & Financial Services
This session will cover the basics of SFU's financial systems, including how to complete expense claims in FINS, navigate FAST reports, understand grant balances, and address common payroll challenges such as submitting PAFs.
- Date/Time: November 5 (Thu) TBD
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Speakers include:
Sarah Lee – Director, Financial Services
Winston Chen - Senior Financial Analyst
Supporting Research Employment [for faculty members only]
This session outlines the essentials for hiring research personnel (i.e. RAs, Postdoctoral fellows) and details the support services offered by the Research People Team to guide you through the process.
*This session is only suitable for faculty members.
- Date/Time: TBD
- Location: Online via Zoom (links will only be provided to those who have registered)
- Speaker: Tia Gramuglia, HR Strategic Business Partner
International Collaborations and Research Opportunities
Overview of SFU’s global priorities and footprint, support available for international partnership-building, and funding tools for research and innovation.
- Date/Time: TBD
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Speakers include:
- Carol Zachs - Senior Director of SFU International
- Diane Hanano - Director of ISA
