The SMU Research Spotlight is the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's noon-hour speaker series. Research is essential to our community, and this series aims to engage and inspire everyone by highlighting the innovative work of our faculty. The 2025/26 series focuses on the research efforts of early-career researchers, including new faculty members and postdoctoral fellows. Our goal with these presentations is to build connections among faculty, students, and external partners with shared research interests, while also showcasing the vibrant and diverse research environment at our University.
Thursday, January 15
12 pm to 1 pm
CLARI Lab, AT340
Dr. Erin Cameron
Tier 2, Canada Research Chair in Global Change Biology, Professor in Biology, Faculty of Science, Conservation and Soil Ecology Lab, SMU School of the Environment, Dr. Erin Cameron
Thursday, February 5
Wednesday, Feb 25
Wednesday, March 4
Faculty Grant Writing Series: Budget Development Workshop
When: Friday, January 16, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Where: CLARI LAB, AT340
Facilitator: Research Grants Officer
Description:
This workshop on budget development for Tri-Agency grants aims to support researchers in crafting a competitive, feasible, and compliant budget proposal for funding from CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.
It will cover understanding the Agency guidelines in the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA), identifying eligible and ineligible costs, developing a budget, and writing an effective budget justification.