The Competitive Edge Initiative (CEI) is designed to support researchers in advancing their programs of research. The CEI will provide opportunities such as workshops and information sessions to enhance grantsmanship skills, facilitate connections, improve communications skills, and more.
You can learn more about our initiatives below:
Research Grant Applications: Unwritten Rules & Best Practices from University Affairs’ Ask Dr. Editor
MARCH 30, 2023
Dr. Letitia Henville | Author of the monthly advice column Ask Dr. Editor
Location: Virtual; RSVP Required
What are the characteristics of a strong, feasible grant application? What grantwriting strategies can you use to show a review committee that your project is worth funding? In this presentation, Dr. Letitia Henville – the author of the monthly advice column Ask Dr. Editor–will share evidence-based best practices for research grant proposals. She’ll also show you the behind-the-scenes of how she sets up a grant application for success before the writing even starts.
Considerations for Effective Integration of Sex and Gender in Research
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Dr. Natalie Rosen | Dalhousie University
Location: Virtual; RSVP Required
Research Nova Scotia’s Competitive Edge Initiative presents an opportunity for researchers to learn how to build more equitable, reflective, and inclusive research plans with respect to gender and sex.
Peer Review Observer Program
New Health Investigator Grant 2022-23
NOVEMBER 1 & 3, 2022
Location: Virtual; RSVP Required
The Peer Review Observer Program is a Competitive Edge Initiative session which gives students and early career researchers the opportunity to attend a review committee meeting to learn more about the process and what reviewers expect in a research funding application.