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N2 Members register for a Free CARA Webinar!

Jan 22, 2024 | N2 News

Disruptive Innovation Grants in Cancer Research FREE Jan 25 2024, 12-1pm EST. 
The Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society are excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new funding opportunity entitled “ Disruptive Innovation Grants in Cancer Research”. The initiative calls for those projects that have very limited opportunities to be funded through traditional mechanisms. We will consider high risk projects with minimal or no preliminary data that, if successful, are likely to have a significant impact on cancer. Originality will be a key driver of success and will exclude projects that are incremental progression of existing studies. Up to 16 projects will be funded at $250,000 per project over two years. Specific details will be available in January 2024.

N2 Members Register for the CAREB-ACCER 2024 Annual Conference to Receive a Discounted Rate!

Jan 17, 2024 | N2 News, Webinar

The Canadian Association of Research Ethics Board’s (CAREB-ACCER) 2024 Annual Conference theme is “The Future of Research Ethics: Navigating the Changing Landscape”.  Occurring April 30, 2024 – May 2, 2024 the 2024 conference will focus on a number of new and emerging topics of importance and relevance in the research and research ethics ecosystem, including Keynote sessions on Artificial Intelligence, Research Security and Clinical Trial Design as well as a Panel discussion focusing on Hot Topics in Research Ethics. This conference will include presentations and workshops focused on data ownership, management and governance, clinical trial design, broad consent, artificial intelligence and multi-jurisdictional research among other topics and is aimed to equip attendees with knowledge, tools, capabilities and foundations in ethical considerations in the context of new and emerging topics of importance and relevance.

Individuals from N2 Member Institutions can register at a discounted rate of $190.00 CAD + tax (only applicable to non-CAREB-ACCER members, CAREB-ACCER members will receive the CAREB-ACCER member discount pricing). To take advantage of this discounted pricing on the registration page: (1) select “member of N2 Member Institution” and, (2) use your institutional email address to register.

Register here

Call for Sessions, Conversation Streams and Workshops: Deadline January 30, 2024!

Jan 12, 2024 | N2 News

CARA is pleased to announce the Call for Sessions and Workshops for the 2024 Canadian Conference for Research Administrators in Calgary, AB! Submit an abstract here.

Here are some key details:

  • WORKSHOPS are scheduled for Sunday, May 12th, 2024, and are included in the conference registration fee. Typically lasting 3 hours, workshops include a break after the initial 90 minutes.
  • SESSIONS/CONVERSATION STREAMS will take place on Monday, May 13th, Tuesday, May 14th, and Wednesday, May 15th, each running for 45 minutes.

Submissions will undergo evaluation by the National Conference Planning Committee (NCPC) using the selection criteria outlined below. Collaborative presentations involving multiple presenters are encouraged, so don’t hesitate to connect with your peers.
To submit your proposal, please complete the online form available on our platform. When submitting, address the question on member engagement opportunities by describing planned interactions with presenters and/or among attendees (e.g., Q&A sessions, breakout groups for workshops, roundtable discussions).

Selection Criteria:

  1. Alignment with CARA’s Strategic Planning Elements: How does the proposal align with CARA’s strategic planning elements — professional development, professional excellence, and communities of practice.
  2. Organization and Definition: Clarity and organization of the submitted idea, considering that it may undergo further refinement.
  3. Relevance and Interest: Assessing the relevance and general interest of the idea to the broader research administration community or specific subsets, such as those involved in finance or proposal development.
  4. Opportunity for Attendee Engagement:
    • For Workshop Ideas (Scored 1 to 5): Evaluated based on the potential for attendee engagement.
    • For Sessions and conversation stream: Noted ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ regarding attendee engagement, with no numerical score assigned.

Some identified Hot Topics for sessions include:

  • Decolonizing research administration
  • Research Intelligence
  • Research Security
  • Intellectual Property
  • Industry Contracts/fee for service
  • Partnerships
  • Interdisciplinarity collaboration
  • Streamlining Research Administration
  • Interconnectedness
  • Adaptability
  • Research Administration unique roles
  • EDI – indigenous partnerships – how do you do it successfully?
  • Awards

There is Still Time to Apply for the Paddi O’Hara Award!

Jan 8, 2024 | N2 News

The recipient will be awarded $2,500!

The selected individual will receive a $2,500 honorarium. The winner will be announced at the 2024 N2 Annual Conference and can present their topic in the format they feel most comfortable delivering, such as a pre-recorded video, live webinar, or white paper.

This award was established in Paddi O’Hara’s memory to help shine a light on the importance of advancing ethical clinical research practice and education. It recognizes a member of the N2 community who has led an initiative that addresses an important topic in clinical research education or research ethics.

To apply yourself or nominate a colleague, just email the nominee’s name and project title or brief description to n2@n2canada.ca by February 9, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST.