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 Grant Development Program
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration Grant: 2024 Information Session – Grant Development Program 2024
Have you had a great research idea but were afraid it was too risky and would never get funded? The NFRF Exploration Grant might be the answer! The objective of the Exploration grant is to inspire high-risk, high-reward, and interdisciplinary research. Specifically, the Exploration stream supports projects that:
- bring disciplines together beyond traditional disciplinary or common interdisciplinary approaches;
- propose to explore something new, which might fail; and
- have the potential for significant impact
Come learn more about a grant opportunity that supports researchers thinking "out of the box”:
When: Tuesday, 23 April, 1:00-2:00 PM
Where: CGPS Boardroom, 118 Thorvaldson Building
Register
To learn more about this exciting grant development program opportunity, please contact the DARE program at dare.rasi@usask.ca.
2024 DARE Undergrad Training and Mentorship Awards
(Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts)
The 2024 DARE Undergrad Training and Mentorship Awards program will support USask faculty within the first five years of their academic appointment to hire, train and mentor an undergraduate summer student to support their research, scholarly, or artistic works (RSAW) program.
Eligibility: faculty within the first five years of their academic appointment at USask in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts
Number of Awards available: 10
Award Amount: $6000 (faculty top-up required)
Award term: 14-16 weeks from May to August 2024
Deadline to Apply: Deadline extended to 11 March 2024
Please reach out to dare.rasi@usask.ca if you would like more information on what an undergraduate assistant role can look like or with questions about the application.
NFRF Exploration | Grant Development Program - Fall 2023
SSHRC Connection Grant | Grant Development Program - Winter 2024
To learn more about these previous Grant Development Programs, please contact us at dare.rasi@usask.ca.
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. Bring your lunch and come join us!
Understanding Mitacs Funding Opportunities When: 17 April 2024, 12:00 to 1:00 PM |
Preparing for Research Data Management Policies and Requirements: How to Develop a Data Management Plan When: 14 May 2024, 12:00 to 1:00 PM |
Navigating AI Ethics, Tools, and Publishing: A Guide for Early Career Researchers When: 18 June 2024, 12:00 to 1:00 PM |
October 19, 2023 – Building Your Research Program
Wondering where to begin to start building your research program? This Table Talk session brings together a panel of researchers spanning across different career stages and disciplines to discuss key factors in building your research program. Bring your lunch and your questions. Topics touched upon will include setting up your research space, planning for funding and publications, accessing mentorship, recruiting students, and more.
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November 16, 2023 – Understanding the Grant Lifecycle at USask
Need to understand how to apply for and manage grants at USask? This Table Talk session brings together a panel of research administrators to discuss the grant lifecycle, including pre- and post-award. So, bring your lunch and your questions.
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December 7, 2023 – Intro to Grant Writing
Grant writing can be tough, and always takes longer than anticipated. This Table Talk session is the first of several on the topic of grant writing. This session discusses grant writing 101 - structure, approach, and how to write an impactful lay summary.
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January 16, 2024 - Grant Writing: Impactful Knowledge Mobilization (KMb)
Most grants require a knowledge mobilization component. This Table Talk session is the second of several on the topic of grant writing. This session discusses key components of knowledge mobilization – understanding the value of KMb; creating a KMb plan; the importance of partner engagement; and arts-based approaches to add to your KMb toolbox. So, bring your lunch and let's discuss the best approaches on how to get the “right information” to the “right people” at the “right time.”
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February 13, 2024 - Establishing Your Online Identity and Tracking Your Scholarly Impact
The online environment gives researchers more opportunities than ever to establish themselves in specific research areas, to promote their research, and to track the impact made by their scholarly contributions. Come to this session to find out about some of the most commonly used tools and metrics to track and enhance your scholarly impact. You will learn about ORCID, Google Scholar profiles, ResearchGate, X (formerly Twitter), citations, altmetrics, and more.
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March 12, 2024 - The Importance of Telling Your Research Story
The Research Profile and Impact (RPI) unit at USask is here to support researchers, staff and leaders to effectively be heard and understood with both internal and external messages. We are here to create compelling materials and new tools for audiences with the overall goal of building USask's reputation and showing the world the exciting research, scholarly and artistic work that takes place on this campus every day. During this session, Leslie-Ann Schlosser, Director of Research Profile and Impact, will explain why you should see storytelling as part of your research process – not an afterthought. Communicating efficiently, using plain language and accessing channels like social media can all lead to positives for you and your research.
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