NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant: Strategies for Success – Sept. 16, 2022
Session Description
September 16, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2022 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant program for the University of Toronto community.
This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of the RTI Evaluation Committees and successful RTI applicants. Panelists will share their experiences participating on the evaluation committee, and tips for writing a strong proposal.
This session will also provide a general overview of the RTI grant, including:
- process, application requirements and eligibility,
- changes for this year’s competitions,
- evaluation criteria, and
- proposal development.
A question & answer period will follow.
Featured Presenters:
- Prof. Aimy Bazylak, Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Prof. John Peever, Professor, Department of Cell & Systems Biology
- Keti Dzamova, Research Funding Officer, Natural Sciences and Engineering, Research Services Office
- Jessica Keating, Research Funding Manager, Natural Sciences and Engineering, Research Services Office
Learning Objectives
After this session, attendees will have a better understanding of:
- how NSERC evaluation committees adjudicate RTI applications,
- tips for crafting stronger proposals, and
- resources available to applicants.
Additional Information
A follow-up session titled, "Addressing EDI Considerations in Your NSERC Discovery/RTI Application" will take place on Sept. 20, 2022 and will provide an overview of the EDI requirements and expectations of the upcoming 2022 NSERC RTI Grant.
For more information on the NSERC RTI Grant competition, please visit the NSERC website.
Session Material is now available
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