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Research Support Sessions
The Research Support Sessions provide information on the research priorities at SFU and the various research support resources available. These sessions are primarily intended for research faculty who are new to SFU, though other research staff, administrators, and experienced faculty members may also find them beneficial and are encouraged to attend. The sessions will be held twice a year: once from October to December in the Fall Term, and again from February to April in the Spring Term.
Stay-tuned for updates to the offerings. For more information, please contact Clare Zheng - cxz@sfu.ca.
September/October Offerings
November Offerings
Commercialize Your Research - Technology Licensing Office (TLO)
Learn how SFU helps researchers protect their Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialize their research.
- Date/Time: September 25th (Thu) 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
- Location:
- Speaker includes:
Kamaldeep Sembi - Director & IP Legal Counsel
Procurement 101 - SFU Procurement office
The Basics of acquiring goods and services at SFU
- Date/Time: October 8th (Wed) 12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
- Location:
- Speaker includes:
Laura Simonsen - Major Procurement Contracts Officer
Eric Sheng - Major Procurement Contracts Officer
Lisa Mulschlegel - Procurement Services Assistant
Rita Narovlyansky - Coordinator, Procurement Programs
Research Grants & Contracts - Research Services (ORS)
Description of SFU processes for how to apply for and manage research funds in the form of grants and contracts.
- Date/Time: October 15th (Wed) 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
- Location:
- Speakers Include:
Aniko Takacs-Cox- Director, Research Services
Research Ethics & Security Procedures - Research Ethics & Security Office
This back-to-back session will provide an overview of Research Ethics principles and the submission process at SFU, followed by a guide to Research Security policies and procedures for safeguarding your work from unwanted access, interference, or theft.
- Date/Time: October 21st (Tue) 10:30am - 12:30pm PST
- Location:
- Speakers Include:
Kim Lajoie - Manager, Research Ethics Board
Kristie Westerlaken - Director, Research Ethics & Security
International Collaborations and Research Opportunities - SFU International (SFUI), Institutional Strategic Awards (ISA) & Research Services (ORS)
Overview of SFU’s global priorities and footprint, support available for international partnership-building, and funding tools for research and innovation.
- Date/Time: October 29th (Wed) 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
- Location:
- Speaker includes:
Carol Zachs - Senior Director of SFU International
Diane Hanano - Director of ISA
Aniko Takacs-Cox - Director of ORS
Research Finance 101 - Research Accounting & Financial Services
This session will cover the basics of SFU's financial systems, including how to complete expense claims in FINS, navigate FAST reports, understand grant balances, and address common payroll challenges such as submitting PAFs.
- Date/Time: November 13 (Thu) 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
- Location:
- Speakers include:
Sarah Lee – Director, Financial Services
Winston Chen - Senior Financial Analyst
*extra virtual office hours on Wed, Nov 19, 10am - 11am & Thu, Nov 27, 1pm -2pm.
Introduction to SFU's Research Computing Group - Research Computing Group (RCG)
Join us to learn more about the Research Computing services available to researchers at SFU. We will discuss our infrastructure, upcoming developments in AI systems and cutting-edge research, as well as our software, big data initiatives, and training opportunities.
- Date/Time: TBD
- Location: Hybrid @ ASB10900 & via Zoom
- Speakers include:
James Peltier – Director, RCG
Megan Meredith-Lobay – Associate Director, RCG
Andrei Vassilenko – Manager, Research Development Team
Alex Razoumov – RCG Training Team
Research Facilities Showcase - Reps from research facilities from across SFU
Maybe you don't have to buy that mass spec or 3D printer. Many of the cutting-edge research facilities across SFU are available for use by SFU researchers. The institution also supports 7 Core Facilities that are managed for multiple use. Come join reps from each Core, from the Faculties and from a expended number of specific labs at a trade show style event.
- Date/Time/Location: November 13 (Thu) Burnaby Campus & November 19 (Wed) Surrey Campus
Supporting Research Employment [for faculty members only]- Human Resources, Research People Team
This session outlines the essentials for hiring research personnel (i.e. RAs, Postdoctoral fellows) and details the support services offered by the Research People Team to guide you through the process.
*Noting that this sessions are only suitable for faculty members. Administrative staff should connect the the HR RPT team directly
- Date/Time: TBD
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Speakers Include: Tia Gramuglia, HR Strategic Business Partner
Sessions that may run again in Spring 2026
Note: sessions are additional to those running in Fall 2025 sessions
Awards Readiness - Institutional Strategic Awards (ISA)
This workshop will guide early career researchers in developing a strategic plan for pursuing awards and honours, enhancing their visibility in their discipline, and preparing a personalized award dossier to improve their awards readiness.
Research Priorities at SFU - VP Research & Innovation Leadership
Don’t miss the chance to hear from Dugan O’Neil, Vice President of Research & Innovation, and Elicia Maine, Associate Vice President of Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation, as they share insights on SFU’s research priorities and Strategic Research Plan. Plus, enjoy a warm breakfast while connecting with them!
SFU Library & SFU Research Data Centre Support - SFU Library & Research Data Centre (RDC)
The SFU Library offers rich online and physical collections, a wide variety of services to support research, and departmental liaison librarians to discuss your research needs. This combined session will also include an introduction to what data are available in the RDC and how researchers can obtain access.
Speakers Include:
Carla Graebner - Librarian for Data Services and Government Information
Julie Jones - Research Commons Librarian
Simon Woodcock - Academic Director at the SFU RDC
Dennis Ma-Statistics Canada Analyst at RDC
Research & Impact in Community - Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Hub and Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi)
Meet the teams behind the CERi and the Knowledge Mobilization Hub to learn how your research can be amplified and supported.
Speakers Include:
Stuart Poyntz - Co-Director of CERi
Joanna Habdank - Program Manager of CERi
Lupin Battersby - Director, Knowledge Mobilization
Research Partnerships, Advancement, and Community Engagement Support - Partnership Hub (SPH) & Advancement
Learn about the wide-ranging supports available to researchers for building impactful partnerships, advancing your research, and fostering meaningful evidence-informed public dialogue.
Speakers Include:
Seychelle Cushing - Executive Director, SFU Partnerships Hub
Wanda Dekleva - Executive Director, Advancement