Researchers (e.g., faculty, postdoctoral, graduate students) are invited to explore the session offerings below and drop-in to ask questions or learn of updated information in various research administrative areas such as human ethics, animal care, grants and agreements, and research security.

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For researchers seeking assistance with Animal Utilization Protocol (AUP) submissions, Animal Care Services offers weekly in-person and virtual drop-in sessions. Facilitated by a member of the Animal Care Services team, these sessions offer guidance on AUP preparation, address any questions, and provide personalized support to ensure compliance and streamline the submission process for research involving animals.

Session Details:

  • Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays
  • Dates: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30
  • Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. (All)
  • Meeting Link: AUP Support Drop-In Session
    • Or visit us in-person at Building 92 (Research Innovation and ACS, Boardroom 118)

Join our weekly drop-in sessions for guidance on navigating the complexities of grant applications and agreement negotiations. These hour-long, informal drop-in sessions are designed for researchers and administrators to connect with Carolyn Osborn, Director of Research Support Services.

Session Details:

If you are unable to attend or access the meeting link, please email Carolyn Osborn directly at cosborn@uoguelph.ca for assistance.

Join us for our weekly online Human Ethics Q&A sessions (Brown Bag Lunch). This weekly event provides an interactive forum where researchers can discuss ethical research practices with the Manager of Research Ethics. Bring your lunch and your questions to stay up-to-date with current standards and navigate the ethics process effectively.

These sessions extend the in-person ethics discussions previously offered by the Ethics Office, providing an open forum for addressing ethics-related questions and issues.

Session Details:

If you do not have a Teams account, you may join as a guest if permitted. For those with a Teams account, sign in to access the meeting chat and additional features. You will be admitted to the lobby where the organizer will admit you.

For private inquiries or offline discussions, please contact Katelyn Wadleigh directly at kwadleig@uoguelph.ca.

Gain valuable insights into research security during our monthly drop-in sessions. These sessions are designed to help researchers understand the research security risks and requirements for federal and provincial funding applications along with ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Research security is increasingly integrated into provincial and federal government funding requirements. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to grasp the nuances of research security and its impact on funding applications.

Agenda:

Are you planning on applying for federal or provincial funding? Not sure how to complete the research security forms or even what forms are required? 

Bring your lunch and questions for a presentation and discussion with Amy Allison, Research Security Specialist.

Session Details:

Please email research.security@uoguelph.ca if you would like to connect but are unable to attend the meeting or access the link.

All researchers are welcome to join our monthly live Q&A sessions. Feel free to ask any question related to research and the principles of Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (IEDI). Obtain balanced advice, tips, guidance, and access to additional resources for integrating IEDI considerations into your research. Advice will be customized according to your level of IEDI knowledge, area of research, and the grant program of interest, if applicable.

Session Details:

Please email jmoores@uoguelph.ca if you would like to connect but are unable to attend the meeting or if you can't access the link.

Previous Offerings

Faculty Information Exchange Series

No current offerings but information on past session topics is available.

These monthly sessions provided a platform for faculty members to exchange knowledge and ideas in support of building, executing and managing their research programs

Graduate Student Research and Project Management Course

Course no longer offered but past course outlines are available.

This weekly course introduced graduate students to the fundamentals of managing scholarly and research projects, including administrative and ethical concerns.