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The New Frontiers in Research Fund: peer reviewers’ perspectives
Often, interdisciplinary research projects don’t fit into the standard funding competition requirements, but the NFRF values true interdisciplinarity.
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How being intentional with your language can shift your thinking
Sometimes it isn’t just that certain terms offend people, it’s that the use of this language also implies a particular way of thinking.
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How to integrate an outlier chapter in the draft of your scholarly monograph
Material that may appear to be too different can sometimes make the book stronger and better.
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The discussion section: the biomedical researchers’ time to shine
This part of your manuscript should contain the appropriate content in the appropriate structure and also be convincing and easy to understand.
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How to start the process of enhancing your writing versatility
In the second of this two-part series, the author gives grad students some concrete steps to enhance writing versatility.
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How to become a more versatile writer
In the first of this two-part series, the author explores the importance of developing the writing skillset that will serve you in the future.
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Drafting compelling letters of support for research grant funding
Tips, sample sentences, and a template letter for your research partners.
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Ethical considerations for the integration of Indigenous knowledge into open education resources
Consent, consultation and collaboration are key.
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Becoming an academic-artist: how to apply for your first artist’s grant
A look at the three main components to consider when submitting a Canada Council for the Arts grant.
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Submit with confidence: CFI Innovation Fund best practices
The second in a two-part series covers the non-budgetary aspects of an application.
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Skills training in the age of rapid technological change
ChatGPT is demonstrating the disruptive potential of AI for higher education. The challenge is to identify how to use this disruption to advance learning.
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Sarah Ruediger joins the Black Hole team!
The neuroscientist is gearing up to cover topics from open, team-based science to putting EDI to work in the field.
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Preventing budget overruns for your CFI Innovation Fund request
The first in a 2-part series on what to do to make sure you are requesting the right amount of funding for your new piece of equipment, renovation, or new construction.
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What topics about the grad school experience remain untold? We want to hear from you
The Graduate Matters column has evolved in its first five years and is looking for new contributors.
