Best Practices in Research Management
This workshop series is offered for new UM faculty in order to provide a broad understanding of the requirements and institutional obligations in carrying out research and development at UM. It is organized and sponsored by the VP Research and International Office.
Core requirements are completion of 4 core sessions and 1 from the optional sessions over a two year period. Faculty members who complete the requirements will receive a letter of acknowledgement for use in their tenure and promotion file.
Core sessions Core 1: Research Integrity
This session can be completed at any time by registering through UMLearn.
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
Login, choose Self-Register, choose Research Integrity.
Core sessions Core 2: Managing Research Grants
Oct. 15, 2021, 1-3 p.m.
Core 2 through 5 in the workshop series are presented via video conference, beginning in Fall 2021.
Presenters
- Tracy Mohr, Director, Research Grants, Research Services
- Lu Zhang and Yuki Shi, Research Compliance and Reporting, 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.
Core sessions Core 4: Converting Research into Innovation - Intellectual Property and Partnering with Industry
January 14, 2022, 1-3 p.m.
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.
Optional sessions Option 1: Comprehensive Support and Services for International Activities
January 21, 2022, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Presenters
- Mercy Oluwafemi, International Transitions Coordinator, International Centre
- Kennis Fung, International Agreements Officer, Research Services
Research Services and the International Centre will provide an overview of their services for faculty, staff and students related to international relations. Session topics include partnership development, the international agreement process and how UM supports registered students from pre‐arrival to graduation.
Optional sessions Option 2: Understanding Research Ethics and Privacy Legislation
February 11, 2022, 1-3:00 p.m. Bannatyne Ethics
OR
February 25, 2022, 1-3:00 p.m. Fort Garry Ethics
February 11, 2022 - 1-3:00 p.m. - Bannatyne Ethics
Presenters
- Shelly Rempel-Rossum, Bannatyne Research Ethics Board Coordinator, UM Research Ethics and Compliance
- Rachelle Ross, Records Manager and Archivist, UM Privacy and Access Office
February 25, 2022 - 1-3:00 p.m. - Fort Garry Ethics
Presenters
- Pinar Eskicioglu, Human Ethics Officer, UM Research Ethics and Compliance
- Rachelle Ross, Records Manager and Archivist, 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.
Core sessions Core 3: Understanding Legal Terms of Research Contracts and Ensuring Compliance
March 11, 2022, 1-3 p.m.
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.
Registration
Core 1 can be completed any time by registering through UM Learn. Select "Self-Registration", then "Research Integrity."
Register for core sessions 2, 3 or 4 or optional sessions
Contact us
Office of the Vice-President (Research and International)
Room 202 Administration Building
66 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
204-474-6915
204-261-1317