Enjoy a full day of writing at Leddy Library's Collaboratory. Lunch, coffee and tea provided; (bring your own lunch optional). ORIS consultant available for grant writers. Open to faculty, adjuncts, and postdoctoral fellows. For more information: email ORIS

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

8:30 AM

Spring into Research with ORIS: Quiet Writing Day 1 (April 22, 2026)

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Registration closes April 17, 2026.
Schedule: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Location: Leddy Library Collaboratory

Quiet Writing Day 1 (April 22, 2026):

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Dedicated day to quiet grant proposal writing in the Leddy Collaboratory.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

  • Consult on your grant with an ORIS coordinator,
  • Receive support completing ORIS External Funding Checklists in the ERSO Research Portal,
  • Ask questions about risk assessment forms and other required documentation.

    • Lunch will be provided. Coffee & tea will be available all day.

    9:00 AM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Aging Research Networking Event (April 22, 2026)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Location: Medical Education Building- 3102
    Instructors: Shanthi Johnson, Sarah Sacheli, Tom Schnekenburger
    All faculty and adjunct faculty are invited to join us for a networking event regarding aging-related research. We are looking to build multidisciplinary teams studying such topics as brain health, diagnostics, social and lifestyle factors, assistive devices, environmental design, data collection, AI technologies, age-related disease, medication safety, mobility and transportation, financial wellness, health service delivery, policy, and more.

    A light breakfast will be served.

    Please take a couple of minutes to fill out the Qualtrics form below. Include a couple sentences about your research interests and expertise as well as some corresponding keywords. Your input will help us better structure the session for you.

    Qualtrics Form

    1:00 PM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Using AI in Grant Writing Workshop (April 22, 2026)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
    Location: Medical Education Building- 3102
    Join Nick Baker, CTL AI Learning Specialist, as he discusses the evolving AI landscape and how to appropriately use it or not use it when writing grants, with time reserved for audience Q&A.

    All faculty are welcome!

    2:30 PM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Expert Panel with Tri-Agency Review Committee Members (April 22, 2025)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
    Location: Medical Education Building- 3102

    Join ORIS for a faculty panel discussion featuring University of Windsor researchers who have served on Tri-Agency review committees. Panelists will share their perspectives on the adjudication process, including what reviewers look for, common pitfalls, and tips for strengthening your grant applications. Moderated questions will start the conversation, with time reserved for audience Q&A.

    Our expert panelists for this session are:

  • Michelle Macarthur, PhD (SSHRC Grants)
  • Jeffrey Dason, PhD (CIHR Grants)
  • Lisa Porter, PhD, and Simon Rondeau-Gagne, PhD (NSERC- Science Grants)
  • Rupp Carriveau, PhD, PEng (NSERC- Engineering Grants)

    • Thursday, April 23, 2026

    8:30 AM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Quiet Writing Day 2 (April 23, 2026)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM
    Location: Leddy Library Collaboratory

    Quiet Writing Day 2 (April 23, 2026):

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    Dedicated day to quiet grant proposal writing in the Leddy Collaboratory.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to:

  • Consult on your grant with an ORIS coordinator,
  • Receive support completing ORIS External Funding Checklists in the ERSO Research Portal,
  • Ask questions about risk assessment forms and other required documentation.

    • Lunch will be provided. Coffee & tea will be available all day.

    9:30 AM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Research Data Management Workshop (April 23, 2026)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Location: Law Building- Moot Court
    Join Berenica Vejvoda (Librarian), Siu Le (Research Systems and Metrics Coordinator), and Dominika Boron (Research Security Coordinator), as they discuss discusses best practices surrounding RDM, with time reserved for audience Q&A.

    All faculty are welcome!

    11:00 AM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Horizon Europe & Global Funding Opportunities (April 23, 2026)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location: Law Building- Moot Court
    Join Youstina Asaad, Global Engagement Coordinator, as she discusses the Horizons Europe program and outlines other potential global funding opportunities available for Faculty to consider, with time reserved for audience Q&A.

    All faculty are welcome!

    1:00 PM

    Spring into Research with ORIS: Tri-Agency Narrative CV Workshop (April 23, 2026)

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    Registration closes April 17, 2026.
    Schedule: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
    Location: Law Building- Moot Court
    Instructors: Sarah Sacheli

    Join Sarah Sacheli, Health Research Coordinator, for an engaging afternoon focused on Tri-Agency funding best practices and insights. This session will be on Tri-Agency Narrative CVs, that will include a presentation and guidance on how to craft a strong CV aligned with your submissions.

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    This is an interactive session, so bring your laptops and get ready to create your Narrative CV.

    Whether you're new to Tri-Agency funding or looking to refine your approach, this session is designed to support your success.