DARE: Discovery, Achievement, and Research Excellence at USask is a new initiative out of the Office of the Vice-President, Research. DARE provides targeted programming for faculty who are new to USask to help launch their research programs and build cross-campus connections. DARE supports new faculty within 5 years of their hire date, including targeted programming for Early Career Researchers. DARE will provide practical and tailored resources for new faculty, create interdisciplinary programming to support grant development, and host networking events for new faculty.
Welcome to USask
DARE provides an early introduction to the USask research community. The DARE program will:
- Reach out to and meet with new faculty hires;
- Establish critical connections across USask;
- Offer strategic pilot programming;
- Answer questions and provide resources to help launch your research program.
For more information and questions, contact dare.rasi@usask.ca
Programs and Resources
Current Pilot Program
DARE recently launched our inaugural pilot program to support ECRs interested in applying to the 2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration competition. This competition reserves a proportion of awards for ECRs that is equal to the proportion of applications submitted that are led by ECRs.
This pilot will enable a group of ECR peers to learn together and support one another in the development of their NFRF Exploration proposals. NFRF's definition of an ECR can be found on their website.
Starting in July, this pilot program has met monthly to create opportunities to understand the NFRF Exploration funding opportunity and application process, along with offering space for ECRs to learn and support one another during the application process. ECRs have gained valuable insight from key speakers and helpful feedback on their proposals to support submitting the strongest application possible.
For more information and questions, contact dare.rasi@usask.ca
Events
One of DARE’s key objectives is to identify and build interdisciplinary relationships between a variety of USask audiences. Specifically, cultivating interdisciplinary, cross-campus connections and opportunities for networking through a series of scheduled events.
Table Talks
Welcome to DARE’s Table Talks. The purpose of our Table Talks is to inform and inspire. We will be tackling topics important for fostering research success. Come join us!
Past Table Talks:
October 19, 2023 – Building Your Research Program |
November 16, 2023 – Understanding the Grant Lifecycle at USask |
December 7, 2023 – Intro to Grant Writing |
Connect with DARE
Join our mailing list to receive targeted information for new hires, invitations to exclusive events and workshops, and stay abreast of exciting opportunities for new faculty hires!
The DARE Team
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