Writing a Research Grant Proposal by Dr. Thu Le and Dr. Karen Edge 20260312

This workshop assists faculty and staff in preparing clear, competitive, and fundable research grant applications (such as SSAF and SoTL). Led by Dr. Thu Le, Director of Academic Research, and Dr. Karen Edge, Dean of Master of Education, participants receive structured guidance through the essential elements required for a robust research grant proposal. The session also provides valuable perspectives on how proposals are reviewed and assessed by adjudication committees. Utilizing a successful SSAF submission as a model, the workshop highlights feasibility, clarity, and alignment, supporting participants in effectively translating their research expertise into compelling funding applications. 

Link to the workshop recording

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Matthew Dunleavy

Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence and Development

Matthew Dunleavy (he/him) is an educational developer and scholarly teacher with over 9+ years’ experience. He immediately joins our CTEI from York University where he was an Educational Developer with the Teaching Commons; before entering that role, he served as the Program Director of the Online Learning and Technology Consultants (OLTC) Program at the Maple League of Universities (Acadia University; Bishop’s University; Mount Allison University; and St. Francis Xavier University). In 2022, he was awarded the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for this work.