We are excited to continue a new initiative designed to support researchers, students, and faculty members in navigating the REB application process for research involving human participants. These informal, drop-in sessions aim to address any questions you may have, clarify application requirements, and help demystify the submission process.

Session Details:

• Next Session: June 17, 2025 / 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

• Format: Both in-person on campus and virtual via Zoom to accommodate all participants.

  • In-person on campus: in the Graduate Student Lounge (CASES Building)

  • Virtual via Zoom.

Whether you're new to the process or have specific questions about an ongoing project, our team will be available to provide personalized support and guide you through the necessary steps. No appointment is required, so please feel free to drop in anytime during the session. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your research meets all necessary requirements. To access the Zoom link, click here. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you at our next session!

Date/Time/Join Link: July 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET | Join
For more information about this funding opportunity, click here

Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution 

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are partnering to launch the Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution funding opportunity. This joint initiative provides research funding support to address knowledge gaps about the potential impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous communities through the various stages of the plastic lifecycle, focusing on social, cultural and economic impacts. For this funding opportunity, at least one partner organization must be an Indigenous partner in Canada. Proposals should demonstrate that project priorities have been designed through consultation with, co-developed with, or initiated from Indigenous communities and/or organizations.  

Each grant is valued at up to $237,500 annually for a duration of up to 2 years. Research projects must address at least one of the following research objectives, as applicable, locally or across Canada:

Theme 1: Understanding the Potential Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Indigenous Peoples

Theme 2: Indigenous Approaches to Address Plastic Pollution

For more information, please click here.

Date/Time: July 16, 2025 / 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Registration:  To register for this session, please click here.

Module 6: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad | Date: October 8, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:15 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 5: Sanctions 101 - Global Affairs Canada | Date: December 3, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process | Date: December 10, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research - Know Your Partners | Date: October 22, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 1: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in the Research Ecosystem | Date: September 25, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Dates/Times/Session Registration Links: June 25, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) / July 8, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
New this year is the ability to ask questions ahead of each live Q&A session by following the ‘link to questionnaire’ below. Note that questions can be asked only in the week leading up to and during the session:
Link to questionnaires
For June 25, 2025 questionnaire
For July 8, 2025 questionnaire