NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION, 2010

1. NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION, 2010

2. “Contrary to what Isaac Asimov says, the most exciting phrase in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ or ‘hum…that’s funny…,’ it’s ‘Your research grant has been approved.’” (John Alejandro King, a.k.a. The Covert Comic (www.covertcomic.com)) Introduction Presenter: Nancy McNeil, Research Grants Office (RGO), Office of Research Services (ORS) 2 SEPT 2010 2

3. LOCATION OF THE MTF, SFU Burnaby http://www.sfu.ca/about/maps.html 3

4. The following offices are located on the 2ndfloor, MTF: • Office of Research Services (ORS) • University/Industry Liaison Office (UILO) • Office of Research Ethics (ORE) • Animal Care Services (ACS) • Financial Services: Research Accounting (RA) • Environmental Health & Safety: Safety Committees (i.e., Biosafety; Chemical Safety; Radiation Safety and Biocontainment; Laser Safety). Multi-Tenant Facility (MTF) – your ‘one-stop’ shop

5. • Director: Ellen Loosley • ORS staff members include: • Research Grants Officer (RGO): Nancy McNeil • Research Grants Coordinator (RGC): TBA • Research Grants Assistants: BJ Spearman, Angie Jover • Research Contracts Officer: Greg Sasges • Research Contracts Administrator: Elaine Walton • Receptionist: Valerie Sinclair http://www.sfu.ca/ors Office of Research Services (ORS)

6. “The Office of Research Services (ORS) assists SFU faculty members in obtaining and administering financial support for their research. In undertaking its mission, ORS works closely with all units falling under the auspices of the VP Research as well as with Research Accounting and Faculty-based Research Grants Facilitators and Administrators. Applying for and holding research funding involves knowledge of both sponsoring agency and SFU policies. The ORS web site was developed to provide information on important topics in the area of research funding We welcome your comments and queries.” MANDATE OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES (ORS) 6

7. Mission: to assist SFU faculty in obtaining and administering financial support for their research via grants and contracts • Reviews and approves research funding applications on behalf of the University • Reviews, prepares, and negotiates research agreements, including research contracts, grants-in-aid, non-disclosure, material transfer, technology transfer, network, inter- institutional, and commercialization agreements ORS: Mission & Activities (1)

8. • Represents the University to external funding sponsors • Liaises with sponsors to communicate funding opportunities, negotiate agreements, and follow up on existing grants & contracts • Works closely with SFU Research Accounting to ensure that use of funds is in compliance with University and sponsor regulations • Communicates research funding opportunities and deadlines to SFU faculty members • Posts information to 3 mail lists: nserc-list@sfu.ca; cihr-list@sfu.ca; sshrc-list@sfu.ca • Authorizes set-up of research grant accounts for funded projects for which all conditions of funding have been met • Biosafety, animal care and ethics approvals, clarification of grant terms with the sponsor, submission of any additional documentation ORS: Mission & Activities (2)

9. • Maintains a comprehensive, informative website www.sfu.ca/ors/ • Provides links to databases, SFU Research Policies and Procedures, informative articles, internal grant program descriptions, and external funding sponsors’ websites • Maintains Grant Track database of research applications, grants and awards • Tracks research funding applications and awards and produce statistical reports for ORS and Research Accounting ORS: Mission & Activities (3)

10. ORS routinely sends funding opportunity information, updates from the funding agencies, information regarding forthcoming events (i.e. workshops, seminars, etc.), etc. The 3 mailing lists are called: nserc-list; sshrc-list; cihr-list To join/resign from an email list: www.sfu.ca > SFU Online > My SFU > Account Management > Manager Your Mail Lists How is Funding information shared? The importance of joining EMAIL LIST(S) 10

11. “By connecting new and established companies with technologies and resources of SFU, the UILO Office creates partnerships between SFU researchers and industry in local and global markets. These strategic links generate new venture investment and long term economic benefits for the University, its industrial partners and the community.” Searching for Industrial Partners? Contact the UILO Mandate of the University/Industry Liaison Office 11

12. Director: Mike Volker Associate Director: Ian Hand Technology Managers: Ziba Afshar, Rob Patterson, Elmer Sum, Justine Bizzocchi Technology Administrator: Elizabeta Cubaleska Projects & Administration Assistant: Eunice Au-Yeung http://www.sfu.ca/uilo/ UILO Staff members 12

13. Helping to balance research with ethical considerations “SFU is committed to ensuring the highest level of ethical conduct for research involving human subjects and to following the guidelines outlined in the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, (the TCPS). The Office of Research Ethics (ORE) Mandate (1) 13

14. University researchers enjoy special freedoms and privileges, which include freedom of inquiry and the right to disseminate the results thereof, freedom to challenge conventional thoughts, freedom from institutional censorship, and the privilege of conducting research on human subjects with the trust and support of the general public, often with public funding. ORE, Mandate (2) 14

15. With these freedoms come responsibilities to ensure that research involving human subjects meets high scholarly and ethical standards, is honest and thoughtful inquiry, involves rigorous analysis and complies with professional and disciplinary standards and methodological approaches.” ORE, Mandate (3) 15

16. Director: Dr. Hal Weinberg Ethics Officer: Barb Ralph Research Ethics Assistant: Janet Yule Office Assistant: Angela Tai http://www.sfu.ca/vpresearch/ethics/ ORE staff 16

17. Working Safely at SFU “Simon Fraser University strives to foster a safe working, research and study environment by infusing a consistent safety culture through its safety policies and programs and the promotion of a participatory approach in identifying, reporting and addressing safety hazards.” http://www.ehs.sfu.ca/ Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Mandate 17

18. Director: Appolonia Cifarelli Safety Assistant: Anne Carchesio Darrell Akerstrom: EHS Associate Monica Wettlaufer: EHS Associate Dolf Hengelmolen: EHS Advisor Melinda Skura: EHS Advisor Mike Neufeld: EHS Advisor Tajinder Aujla: EHS Coordinator Winston Mackenzie, Emergency Planner EHS Staff 18

19. • Faculty Research Liaison Officers • Faculty Mentors • Research Grants Facilitators • Manager, Communications & Research Awards • Major Projects Office Research Facilitation at SFU

20. • Information on research grant and contract opportunities • Advice to faculty members, especially new faculty, in the development and writing of grant applications • Facilitation of research collaborations • Assistance in obtaining tools and equipment needed for research • Advice on research policy to the VP-Research • Advice and interpretation of research policies to faculty members Faculty Research Liaison Officers

21. • Senior SFU faculty with strong records of successful application for grant funding from the Canadian national granting councils and/or service on grant selection committees of those councils • Available to their colleagues for consultation and advice on the preparation of grant applications Faculty Mentors

22. • Full-time staff in each Faculty with research credentials and experience • Match researchers with funding opportunities and potential collaborators • Assist with development of competitive applications for external grant and contract funding • Offer grant-writing workshops Role of the Research Grants Facilitators

23. Faculties of: Applied Sciences; Communication, Art & Technology; Environment • Sara Swenson, Julia Vaughan, Susan Beyerstein Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences • Beverly Neufeld Faculty of Business Administration • Barbara Burkhardt Faculty of Education • Geniva Liu, Tracey Leacock Faculty of Health Sciences • Cecilia Kalaw Faculty of Science • Theresa Kitos Research Grants Facilitators

24. • Melanie Monk, Office of the Vice-President, Research • www.sfu.ca/vpresearch/awards.html • Responsible for producing communications which enhance the positive profile of SFU’s research and technology transfer • Identifies major cross- or multi-disciplinary research award opportunities and suitable candidates • Facilitates the development and submission of successful nominations Manager, Communications & Research Awards

25. • Coordinates SFU applications for major external research funding, e.g. from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) • Dr. Norbert Haunerland, Associate Vice-President, Research • Pat Nickel, Budget Development Facilitator • Vera Robinson, Budget Assistant • Research Grants Facilitators Major Projects Office

26. What is required in order to obtain University signature? (NOTE: The paper work should be emailed to ors@sfu.ca. At the time of application, original signatures are required only when the funding agency adds the condition.) A copy of a penultimate draft of your research grant application for our records. Note: Budget figures must be firm. A completed and signed SFU Funding Application Signature Sheet (“SFU SIG Sheet”), available at www.sfu.ca/ors/sig.html • Provides fundamental information contained in the application, including a budget summary and a description of any special requirements for space and other resources should the application be successful. • • ORS: Application Signature Process

27. Simon Fraser University Research Funding Application Signature Sheet One photocopy of the funding proposal must be attached to this signed form when submitted to Research Services for approval Funding Agency or other Sponsor SSHRC Agency Program (if applicable) Standard Research Grants (SRG) Collin English Name of SFU Principal Investigator / Applicant (Non-Faculty see http://www.sfu.ca/ors/docs/Non_Faculty_Members_PI.pdf for eligibility requirements) Applicant's status at Simon Fraser University Faculty Ann Keefer (Adjunct Professor); William Huntley Sociology/Anthropology; Political Science; World Literature Non-Faculty Co-Investgator(s) if any Department(s) or School(s) Is destruction imminent? The future of literacy in Africa Project Title Keywordsliteracy; Africa Grant XX Contract Letter of Intent Other (specify) Operating XX Equipment Fellowship Conference Award Type Primary Use of funds Proposed SFU budget, for annual or other specified time periods of project. (Note: Periods are normally 12 months) 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period Project Dates From: 01-Apr-11 01-Apr-12 01-Apr-13 Totals (generated automatically) To: 31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 31-Mar-14 Personnel salary costs (including benefits) $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $20,000.00 $80,000.00 Release Time Stipend/ Replacement $0.00 Costs Principal Investigator Fees or Honoraria $0.00 Equipment (incl. 3.4% HST) $0.00 Other Direct Costs (e.g. travel, supplies) $6,000.00 $1,000.00 $5,000.00 $12,000.00 Total Direct Costs (generated $36,000.00 $31,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $92,000.00 automatically) SFU Overhead (please see reverse) $0.00 Totals (generated automatically) $36,000.00 $31,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $92,000.00 Is this project health related? No Yes Is there a Conflict of Interest as per GP 37? If yes, attach explanation No Yes Is the above budget in US FUNDS? No Yes Does this project make use of advanced networks? No Yes Specify countries: Africa, UK, USA Is this project an international collaboration? No Yes Current SFU project #: Is this a renewal or addition to a current grant? No Yes CERTIFICATES: Is Ethics Review Required? No Yes Is Biohazards Review Required? No Yes Is Animal Care Review Required? No Yes Will this research involve controlled goods, information, or technology? http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/dmc-cgd/ Yes No x Special Requirements: Describe below any incremental requirements for space, equipment, services, facilities, release time, or other resources proposed to be provided by SFU; use a separate sheet if necessary. If none, enter 'none.' Do not leave box empty. Please note that institutional approval for the application may be withdrawn if it is later determined that SFU cannot provide incremental resources that are required to carry out the work but that were not identified by the applicants at the time of application. Office space for 2 research assistants in SA and 1 research assistant in Political Science. Authorizing Signatures: Signatures indicate approval and acceptance of any special requirements described above. For a complete explanation of what signatures indicate, please see reverse. Applicant(s) Chair/Director Date Date Date Date Faculty Dean or designate Research Services The SFU Research Funding Application Signature Sheet (“SFU SIG Sheet”) 27