Research Development
Grants Facilitation Team
Who we are
The Faculty of Science Grants Facilitation Team is made up of the Associate Dean of Science (Research and Graduate Students -ADSR) – Dr. Jacqueline Blundell and the three Grant Facilitation Officers (GFOs) - Dr. Lynn Frizzell , Dr. Jenn Major and Phillip MacCallum.
What we do
Our main role is to support the development and diversification of your research funding portfolio.
We aim to do this by working with applicants one-on-one to (1) craft the best possible funding applications; (2) find new research funding opportunities and collaborations; and (3) by developing resources and learning opportunities to support the development of:
- Your excellence as a researcher,
- The excellence of your HQP training philosophy and environment,
- Collaborations and partnerships that can broaden your opportunities, and
- The reach and impact of your work.
The maintenance of your grants and financial matters are managed with your Departmental Administrative Staff Specialist, Research Initiative and Services (RIS) – formerly Research Grants and Contracts Services (RGCS) – and Financial Services (FAS); although we are happy to help where we can!
What we offer
- New faculty orientation every September
- One-on-one consultations/meetings throughout the year
- FoS Faculty Resource Guide: links to resources on campus
- Weekly Science Scoop: emailed through your departmental secretaries, to communicate upcoming opportunities and deadlines.
- Specialized guides and standard operating procedures:
- Incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research Applications
- Tips for Creating a Budget
- FoS NSERC DG Template and Tips
- Mitacs Application Procedures & Timeline
- Information sessions on timely topics: (e.g., EDI, supporting highly qualified personnel (HQP) training, finding industry partners)
- See our website On the Menu for upcoming sessions and past recordings.
- In-house mentoring/peer review for NSERC Discovery Grants: The associate dean, like a journal editor, finds reviewers, aided by department heads.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions for new resources, information sessions, or other ways we can support you!
Contact Us!
Dr. Jacqueline Blundell, Associate Dean (Research & Graduate), C-2001, 864-4752
Dr. Lynn Frizzell, Grants Facilitation Officer, C-2061B, 864-4458
Dr. Jenn Major, Grants Facilitation Officer, C-2061A, 864-2269;
Phillip MacCallum, Grants Facilitation Officer, C-2047, 864-8440