Overview
October 2013
Research Office

• Schulich Research Office
• Who are we
• How can we assist you
• Common questions

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Research Office Team
Dr. Denise Figlewicz
– Vice-Dean, Research & Innovation
Ms. Mady Hymowitz – Director
Dr. Melanie Katsivo – Research Officer / Director Global Health
Dr. Peter Kleinstiver – Research Officer/ OBI Project Manager
Dr. Mary Ann Pollmann-Mudryj – Research Development Officer
(Robarts)
Dr. Greg Vilk – Research Officer/ Industry Liaison
Dr. Kevin O’Neil – Research Officer
Ms. Mariel Angus
– Admin Asst (programs for student/trainees)
Ms. Stacy Dinel – Research Office Asst
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Emphasis on Research at Schulich
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Schulich Medicine & Dentistry aims to become a national and global leader in health research. To achieve this goal, specific recommendations were provided in the new Strategic Plan, and in the White Paper from the Research Task Force, including:
Implement organizational and cultural changes to instill a
“culture of research” within Schulich.
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• Increase the focus on research in CIHR pillars 2, 3 and 4,
• Provide support for team building, new research collaborations and new research opportunities
Strengthen mentorship for faculty and trainees
Establish a core of highly performing multi-disciplinary research centres or groups that will achieve international recognition

Research Office Activities
• Grant submission requirements for proposals submitted through Western
• Application signatures, letters of support, ROLA
• Information on funding opportunities
• Grant development
• Identify and target appropriate grant opportunities for researchers
• Assist with team formation, strategy and grantsmanship
• Provide critical reviews
• Initial focus is on large team/infrastructure grants

More Research Office Activities
• Programs for students/trainees
• Research opportunities for med students (SRTP/SROP)
• MD/PhD
• Clinician Investigator Program /RRCD
• Internal funding competitions
• Pilot Seed Funding program for collaborative researchunderway
• Fostering interactions with industry
• Support for core research facilities
• Assistance with award nominations (e.g. DUP, Faculty
Scholars)

What questions can I contact the
Schulich Research Office for?
• Who needs to sign my proposal?
• How do I get a letter of support from the Dean for my grant application?
• I’m looking for research funding to establish my new research program. Where do I start?
• My CIHR proposal wasn’t approved. What can I do now?
• I want to get involved in research and am looking for opportunities to join a team. Who else is working in this field?

My funding application asks for an
Institution signature. Is it ok if my department chair signs?
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• Grants are submitted through either Western or
Lawson. They provide the institutional signature. A
Department Chair does not have the authority to sign for the institution.
• Both Western and Lawson have standard processes for grant approval/submission – follow them!

The application form says the
Dean’s signature is required. Do I need to make an appointment to see Dean Strong?
• NO!!!
• Authority to sign grants applications for Schulich is designated to the Vice Dean, Research and
Innovation
• Many signatures can be handled electronically or with pdf rather than hardcopy. Contact the Schulich
Research Office first.

How do I get my grant signed?
• Two sets of requirements to consider:
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Funding agency guidelines
• Institution (Western or Lawson) requirements
• A ROLA form for all grant applications submitted through Western.
• Approval routing for signatures:
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Department Chair
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Schulich
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Institution
• Don’t assume you can get a signature while you wait!
Western requests 3 business days for a signature.

Western vs. Lawson – which should
I submit my grant applications through?
• Depends on the research proposal, the activities involved, and the funding agency’s guidelines
• Most (but not all) clinical research applications are submitted through Lawson
• Some agencies (PSI Foundation, NSERC) require applications be submitted through Western
• Often it is the applicant’s decision which institution to go through

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• Internal seed/pilot funding – Western Strategic Support for CIHR Success – Seed Grants , Lawson Internal
Fund, some departments
• External seed/pilot funding and opportunities for new investigators
• Build linkages with other researchers
• Build on pilot awards to pursue external opportunities

• Increasing level of city-wide collaboration
• Schulich Research Office works in close collaboration with Research Western, Research Finance, Lawson, and the departments
• If we can’t answer your question, we can probably find someone who can

Schulich Research Office http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/research/
Robarts Research Institute, Suite 1240
X83755
Dr. Denise Figlewicz
Vice Dean, Research and Innovation
Denise.figlewicz@schulich.uwo.ca
Ms. Mady Hymowitz
Director, Research
Mady.hymowitz@schulich.uwo.ca