Best Practices in Research Management

This interactive self-study online course offers comprehensive training in responsible research conduct and best practice.

There are 8 core modules, with 7 supplementary modules. Each module of the course contains text, interactive learning activities, real cases, problem solving and more. Participants will be working at their own pace and will be introduced to up-to-date, wide-ranging resources including institutional and federal links related to the responsibilities of a researcher. The approximate duration of the course is 5 hours.

Core Modules
•    Good research conduct
•    Irresponsible research practices
•    Planning your research
•    Managing and recording your research
•    Data selection, analysis and presentation
•    Scholarly publication
•    Professional responsibilities
•    Communication, social responsibility and impact

Supplementary Modules
•    Conflicts of interest
•    Responsible conduct of research with human participants
•    The care and use of animals in research
•    Intellectual property
•    Export controls
•    Biosafety
•    Controlled goods program

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Login, choose Self-Register, choose Research Integrity.

Core 2 through 5 in the workshop series are presented via video conference, beginning in fall 2020.

Presenters

• Tracy Mohr, Director, Research Grants, Research Services
• UM Financial Services

This session will focus on steps you have to take once you’ve received a notice of award. Are you actually free to access funds immediately and what to do if you need early access? Information on managing research funds against the various terms and conditions agencies can have regarding allocation of funding and reporting requirements will be provided as well as eligible costs for Tri-Agency funding.

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Presenter

• Lynne Hiebert, Legal Counsel, UM Office of Fair Practices and Legal Affairs

This session will include a brief overview of the Research Agreement Policy and Procedure and will review and explain the most commonly occurring provisions in research agreements including reporting, confidentiality, publication, intellectual property ownership and indemnification.

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Presenter

• Darren Fast, Director, Partnerships & Innovation

This session will cover how research advances can lead to economic development including a discussion on the various types of intellectual property and how to identify and capture value from them. There will also be discussion of how to attract and retain industry partners in collaborative research projects.

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UM’s International Centre will provide an overview of their services for faculty, staff and students supporting teaching, research and service. Session topics include partnership development, the international agreement process and how the centre supports registered students from pre‐arrival to graduation.

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March 12, 2021 - 1-3:00 p.m. - Bannatyne Ethics

Presenters

• Shelly Rempel-Rossum, Bannatyne Research Ethics Board Coordinator, UM Research Ethics and Compliance
• Karen Meelker, Access and Privacy Officer, UM Privacy and Access Office

March 26, 2021 - 1-3:00 p.m. - Fort Garry Ethics

Presenters

• Pinar Eskicioglu, Human Ethics Officer, UM Research Ethics and Compliance
• Karen Meelker, Access and Privacy Officer, UM Privacy and Access Office

These sessions will include a brief overview of research ethics and privacy legislation, including helpful tips and best practices to ensure compliance with provincial privacy laws (PHIA and FIPPA) and federal (TCPS) guidelines. Participants will learn more about the Research Ethics Board timelines and how to create a well prepared ethics submission.

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Presenters

• Kerrie Hayes, Director, Research Contracts, UM Research Services
• Lynne Hiebert, Legal Counsel, UM Office of Fair Practices and Legal Affairs

This session will help to prepare you for the potential issues that arise when your project requires collaboration with affiliated hospitals and health authorities. Advance preparation is key! Participants will learn about the considerations and best practices for successfully administering the project.

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Core 1 can be completed any time by registering through UM Learn. Select "Self-Registration", then "Research Integrity."

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