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Research Office
Schulich Research Office
Overview
October 2013
Topics
• Schulich Research Office
• Who are we
• How can we assist you
• Common questions
Research Office Team
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Dr. Denise Figlewicz – Vice-Dean, Research & Innovation
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Ms. Mady Hymowitz – Director
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Dr. Melanie Katsivo – Research Officer / Director Global Health
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Dr. Peter Kleinstiver – Research Officer/ OBI Project Manager
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Dr. Mary Ann Pollmann-Mudryj – Research Development Officer
(Robarts)
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Dr. Greg Vilk – Research Officer/ Industry Liaison
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Dr. Kevin O’Neil – Research Officer
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Ms. Mariel Angus – Admin Asst (programs for student/trainees)
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Ms. Stacy Dinel – Research Office Asst
4/13/2015
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Emphasis on Research at Schulich
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry aims to become a national and
global leader in health research. To achieve this goal, specific
recommendations were provided in the new Strategic Plan, and in
the White Paper from the Research Task Force, including:
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Implement organizational and cultural changes to instill a
“culture of research” within Schulich.
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Increase the focus on research in CIHR pillars 2, 3 and 4,
• Provide support for team building, new research collaborations
and new research opportunities
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Strengthen mentorship for faculty and trainees
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Establish a core of highly performing multi-disciplinary research
centres or groups that will achieve international recognition
Research Office Activities
• Grant submission requirements for proposals
submitted through Western
• Application signatures, letters of support, ROLA
• Information on funding opportunities
• Grant development
• Identify and target appropriate grant opportunities for
researchers
• Assist with team formation, strategy and grantsmanship
• Provide critical reviews
• Initial focus is on large team/infrastructure grants
More Research Office Activities
• Programs for students/trainees
• Research opportunities for med students (SRTP/SROP)
• MD/PhD
• Clinician Investigator Program /RRCD
• Internal funding competitions
• Pilot Seed Funding program for collaborative researchunderway
• Fostering interactions with industry
• Support for core research facilities
• Assistance with award nominations (e.g. DUP, Faculty
Scholars)
What questions can I contact the
Schulich Research Office for?
• Who needs to sign my proposal?
• How do I get a letter of support from the Dean for my
grant application?
• I’m looking for research funding to establish my new
research program. Where do I start?
• My CIHR proposal wasn’t approved. What can I do
now?
• I want to get involved in research and am looking for
opportunities to join a team. Who else is working in
this field?
My funding application asks for an
Institution signature. Is it ok if my
department chair signs?
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NO!!!
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Grants are submitted through either Western or
Lawson. They provide the institutional signature. A
Department Chair does not have the authority to sign
for the institution.
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Both Western and Lawson have standard processes
for grant approval/submission – follow them!
The application form says the
Dean’s signature is required. Do I
need to make an appointment to
see Dean Strong?
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NO!!!
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Authority to sign grants applications for Schulich is
designated to the Vice Dean, Research and
Innovation
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Many signatures can be handled electronically or with
pdf rather than hardcopy. Contact the Schulich
Research Office first.
How do I get my grant signed?
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Two sets of requirements to consider:
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Funding agency guidelines
Institution (Western or Lawson) requirements
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A ROLA form for all grant applications submitted
through Western.
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Approval routing for signatures:
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1. Department Chair
2. Schulich
3. Institution
Don’t assume you can get a signature while you wait!
Western requests 3 business days for a signature.
Western vs. Lawson – which should
I submit my grant applications
through?
• Depends on the research proposal, the activities
involved, and the funding agency’s guidelines
• Most (but not all) clinical research applications are
submitted through Lawson
• Some agencies (PSI Foundation, NSERC) require
applications be submitted through Western
• Often it is the applicant’s decision which institution to
go through
I’m a new researcher – where do
I start?
• Internal seed/pilot funding – Western Strategic Support
for CIHR Success – Seed Grants , Lawson Internal
Fund, some departments
• External seed/pilot funding and opportunities for new
investigators
• Build linkages with other researchers
• Build on pilot awards to pursue external opportunities
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Close collaborations
• Increasing level of city-wide collaboration
• Schulich Research Office works in close collaboration
with Research Western, Research Finance, Lawson,
and the departments
• If we can’t answer your question, we can probably find
someone who can
Contacts
Schulich Research Office
http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/research/
Robarts Research Institute, Suite 1240
X83755
Dr. Denise Figlewicz
Vice Dean, Research and Innovation
[email protected]
Ms. Mady Hymowitz
Director, Research
[email protected]
Questions?