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How to hook an SSHRC postdoc grant
Two tips for a catchy opening that will make your proposal stand out.
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Answering the “So what?” in SSHRC applications
How to articulate the expected scholarly outcomes of your proposed research project.
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What strong monographs get right
Four pre-writing steps to set you up for success.
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Five top writing tips explained
Question A writing buddy recently told me that I have to “murder my darlings,” by which she meant that I had to cut out part of my literature review that I still thought was important, but that...
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How to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion in your grant applications
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Writing winning partnership grant applications
Setting up for success with the SSHRC PG.
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Drafting compelling letters of support for research grant funding
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Charting a path for your reader: How to signpost well
Most journal articles use the technique to help readers navigate the text.
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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
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Preventing budget overruns for your CFI Innovation Fund request
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Diversity in citation practices: auditing your list of references contributes to better science
As a researcher, you should intentionally consider voices and perspectives that you might have previously omitted or ignored.
