The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 4th Annual Shen Kuo Research Exchange Program that showcases research being conducted at the University of the Regina (U of R) by graduate students, as well as by graduate students from Chinese universities. Informational posters regarding the program will be displayed at several bulletin boards on campus in the coming week. This program is designed to provide U of R graduate students from all program areas with the opportunity to present their research to audiences in Regina and in China. The cost of international travel and accommodation in China will be covered by the U of R. Each selected graduate student will be required to contribute $500.

This program is designed to achieve three important goals:

– The first is to provide an opportunity for a group of selected U of R graduate students to present their research at two Chinese universities: North China Electric Power University (Beijing) and Hunan University (Changsha)

– The second is for the graduate students from the U of R to learn from the research presentations made by students from the participating Chinese universities, and exchange ideas regarding their research

– The third is to provide U of R students with an opportunity to participate in a number of Chinese cultural activities

The U of R recognizes the importance of the work of graduate students to the scholarly mission of the institution. Through their research, with the guidance of their supervisors and mentors, these emergent research scholars develop the necessary skill set to contribute to society in many fundamental and applied ways. The U of R is committed to assisting graduate students to communicate their findings broadly to ensure that this new knowledge is made available to the widest possible audience.

Applications are due by January 12, 2015, and travel dates will be May 10-22, 2015.

For more information regarding this program, please see: http://www.uregina.ca/gradstudies/Shen%20Kuo%20Research%20Exchange%20Program/index.html

or contact Dr. Xue-Dong Yang at gss1@uregina.ca

Sincerely,

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Karen Wiome
Director, Graduate Student Services
Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
CANADA

SSRHC Insight Development Grants provide support of up to $75,000 over one to two years to build knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world by supporting research in its initial stages, in all subject areas eligible for funding from SSHRC.

The Insight Development Grants description and application forms are available on the SSHRC website: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/insight_development_grants-subventions_de_developpement_savoir-eng.aspx

DEADLINES
Jan 16, 2015 – internal deadline for submission to the Office of Research, Innovation, and Partnership
Feb 2, 2015 – deadline for submission to SSHRC (as Feb 1st is a Sunday)

WORKSHOP will provide an overview of the Insight Development Grant 2015 competition and the application portal, including the SSHRC Canadian Common CV. Researchers intending to apply are encouraged to attend.
Wed Dec 10 at 10am – noon in RIC 215. RSVP to michelle.beitel@uregina.ca.

CANADIAN COMMON CV – Data entry assistance is available for researchers who do not currently have their CV in the Canadian Common CV format. Please provide your current CV by Dec 18th if you wish to take advantage of this support.

If you have any questions about the Insight Development Grants or SSHRC or would like a copy of the workshop materials, please contact Michelle Beitel at michelle.beitel@uregina.ca or 306.337.2479.

Office for Research, Innovation and Partnership
Research & Innovation Centre,
Room 109
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
phone: (306) 585-4775 or (306) 585-4986
fax: (306) 585-4893
www.uregina.ca/research/

SHHRC has recently launched its third annual Storytellers contest, challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research affects our lives, our world and our future prosperity.
The contest is open to all students, graduate and undergraduate, enrolled at Canadian postsecondary institutions. Their task is to tell the story, in 3 minutes or 300 words, of a SSHRC-funded research project—their own or a professor’s—taking place at their institution. We will select 25 finalists to receive a $3000 cash prize and specialized training in research communications.

We encourage you to spread the word to students, as well as to faculty who may wish to encourage a student to profile their SSHRC-funded research.

For details on this year’s Storytellers challenge, please follow us on Twitter, watch the #SSHRCStorytellers hashtag, and visit the SSHRC website

Don’t hesitate to be in touch with should you have any questions. Please note that participant questions should be addressed to Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.

SHHRC has recently launched its third annual Storytellers contest, challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research affects our lives, our world and our future prosperity.
The contest is open to all students, graduate and undergraduate, enrolled at Canadian postsecondary institutions. Their task is to tell the story, in 3 minutes or 300 words, of a SSHRC-funded research project—their own or a professor’s—taking place at their institution. We will select 25 finalists to receive a $3000 cash prize and specialized training in research communications.

We encourage you to spread the word to students, as well as to faculty who may wish to encourage a student to profile their SSHRC-funded research.

For details on this year’s Storytellers challenge, please follow us on Twitter, watch the #SSHRCStorytellers hashtag, and visit the SSHRC website

Don’t hesitate to be in touch with should you have any questions. Please note that participant questions should be addressed to Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.

This is a call to the Faculty of Education for applications to the 2015 SIDRU Research Fund Competition. These funds are adjudicated and awarded to research exploring theory and practice in three broad areas: Field Experience and Professional Development, Partnerships and Community-Based Projects, and the “General” Fund.
It is expected that 3 applications, one from each category, will be awarded a modest maximum of $3,500 each.
Assessment will be based on the merit of the research topic, the soundness of the research methodology, the reasonableness of the proposed timelines and the appropriateness of the proposed budget.
A complete application will include a summary paragraph, a project description, a budget, and a proposed timeline. Applications should be submitted electronically and sent to sidru@uregina.ca.
Successful applicants are expected to share their research process and findings with colleagues and graduate students at a future SIDRU seminar and submit a brief final report.
DEADLINE for applications is January 9, 2015. Successful applicants will be notified by January 23, 2015.

SIDRU
Saskatchewan Instructional Development & Research Unit
Faculty of Education
Ed 220 Education Building
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2

The latest edition of the Innovating Life: Quarterly Research Update from the University of Regina is available for viewing online. This quarterly newsletter is intended to profile new and ongoing research projects by faculty, staff, and students, and showcases the breadth and depth of the research program here at the University.

To access the most recent edition, please see:
http://www.uregina.ca/president/assets/docs/pdf/Innovating_Life_Research_Update_Sept2014.pdf

If you have trouble accessing the above, please see the “Research Newsletter” item in the Quick Links here: http://www.uregina.ca/president/executive-team/vp-research/

If you have a research project, a recent achievement, or publication that you would like to see included in a future edition, please send the information to Rebecca Berthiaume at Rebecca.Berthiaume@uregina.ca