Faculty
Excited by research?
Applied Research is provides you with an opportunity to expand your skills, provide your students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities, and help you stay current in the industry. At IDEAWORKS we support researchers from all academic areas with plenty of faculty opportunities available.
Get Involved
Applied Research 101
Created by IDEAWORKS, Applied Research 101 provides practical advice to help you discover the core principles of applied research. Registration for the virtual program is complimentary for Mohawk employees.
Meet with CERI
The team at the Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives will help you explore your interest in research and guide you through next steps, providing you mentorship and support on your applied research journey.
Apply for Funding
Emerging researchers can apply for funding from the Steeves Family Innovation Fund, an internal funding support program that will help you launch your research career and begin your first collaboration with a partner.
Resources for Faculty
Research activities at Mohawk College are supported by the team at IDEAWORKS in consultation with your associate dean. Whatever your question, we are here to help and guide you through the process.
Applied Researcher Pathway
The Applied Researcher Pathway is a structured approach to introduce you to applied research and help you build your capacity. When you book a meeting with Andrea Johnson at CERI, she’ll show you how you will move through the five stages in a structured and supported way.
Applied Research 101
Are you a new or emerging applied researcher? Take advantage of our on-demand training modules and learn at your own pace!
Over the four modules of Applied Research 101 you’ll learn the basic principles of applied research and develop an understanding of what it takes to complete an applied research project. You’ll also learn more about what it takes to be an applied researcher and make an educated and informed decision as to whether this is the right path for you.
Information about how to register for free as a Mohawk employee is available on MyMohawk under the VP Academic Section.
Steeves Family Innovation Fund
Applications for the Steeves Family Innovation Fund are accepted annually. Access current guidelines and the application form (access restricted to Mohawk employees) or use visit MyMohawk and find it under the VP Academic section.
Research Ethics Board
The Mohawk College Research Ethics Board (MCREB) is responsible for conducting ethical review of all research involving humans conducted by Mohawk faculty, staff or students; or involving Mohawk faculty, staff or students as subjects, whether conducted by Mohawk faculty, students or staff or conducted at Mohawk by a researcher who is not a member of the Mohawk community.
The MCREB operates at arm’s length from IDEAWORKS.
Research Policies
The following research policies are in place at Mohawk College to support research activities:
- Administration of Research Grants and Contracts Policy
- Research Data Management Institutional Strategy
- Academic Freedom in Research Policy
- Integrity in Research and Scholarship Policy
- Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Humans Policy
- Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Animals Policy
- Research Involving Biohazardous and Radioactive Materials Policy
Let's take the next step - together!
Book a meeting with the Andrea Johnson at CERI to share your interest in applied research.
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