RSH: Integrating EDI into your NSERC Discovery Grant Application: Part 1

Wed. Jul. 19 12:30 PM - Wed. Jul. 19 01:30 PM
Contact: Rachel Keijzer
Location: RCFE 1RC019

Integrating EDI into your NSERC Discovery Grant Application two-part workshop series.

Objective: This series is designed to help researchers integrate equity, diversity and inclusion EDI principles and strategies into their NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) application in meaningful ways.
Dates:
- Session 1: Wed, July 19 from 12:30-1:30
- Session 2: Wed, August 23 from 12:30-1:30
Spots: 20 seats are available.
Priority:
- Early career researchers applying for a NSERC DG this year
- Researchers applying for a NSERC DG this year
- All other researchers
Requirements:
- Prep work for both sessions is required.
  - Session 1:
    - Read: EDI in an NSERC Discovery Grant Application: Frequently Asked Questions
    - Read: NSERC guide on integrating equity, diversity and inclusion considerations in research
    - Google: Your field/discipline and the word "equity", explore and note the results
  - Session 2:
    - Draft version of the Highly qualified personnel (HQP) training plan and methodology section of proposal
    - Review the references used in your application: are they diverse?
- A commitment to attend both sessions is required.
- Both sessions will be in-person. Accommodations are available for those who require them.
- Researchers will be working together on parts of their grants, so be prepared to share your work. Confidentiality expectations will be outlined for the entire group.

Your spot in the workshop series will be confirmed by the Research Office after the registration deadline (Wed July 5).