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Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP). Required format and content of SRPs: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/instructions-eng.aspx Complete list of Cdn Universities SRPs:
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Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP) • Required format and content of SRPs: • http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/instructions-eng.aspx • Complete list of Cdn Universities SRPs: • http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/strategic_research_plan-plan_recherche_strategique-eng.aspx
Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP) • To view SMU’s SRP: • http://www.smu.ca/academic/vp/research-plan.html • Four overriding objectives and five research thrusts – each with their own specific objectives.
Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP) • The University has four key objectives in presenting this Strategic Research Plan: • To carry out high quality research that builds on existing strengths and partnerships, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary endeavours; • To develop research programs that are relevant to and engage the Atlantic Canada community;
Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP) • The University has four key objectives in presenting this Strategic Research Plan: • To engage in research projects that offer value nationally and internationally by involving Saint Mary’s researchers abroad and bringing visiting researchers to Saint Mary’s; • To ensure that students, particularly undergraduates, benefit from research activities at the University.
Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP) • The five research thrusts: • Research for Atlantic Canada communities • Innovation in business management, finance and workplace studies • Environmental studies and sustainable development • Astronomy and computational science • International development and human migration issues
Saint Mary’s Strategic research Plan (SRP) • Feedback: • kevin.vessey@smu.ca