The University of Western Ontario
The Economics Newsletter
June 28, 2013 Editor: Jennifer Hope

Upcoming Workshops

Thursday
July 4
Hugh Cassidy (Western)
“TBA”
2:00 p.m., Room 4161 SSC
Applied Economics/
Econometrics
Department Thesis Defense


News and Announcements

Potential Computer Fire Hazard

SSNDS has issued a potential fire hazard alert regarding certain computer models. The 4th Floor offices have been checked and several that need attention have been found. Please check the serial numbers on your home computers. If you have a problem machine, please follow the instructions in the alert and notify the Economics Main Office.

Teaching Support Centre Course

The Teaching Support Centre is offering a four-day intensive course for faculty who are new to teaching. Teaching at the University Level will be held Auguest 19-22, 2913, 9:00 am-4:30 pm, Room 121, Weldon Library.


Research Notices

Please submit a hard copy (pdf copy by email) of all research grant applications (including contracts), internal and external, to Karin for review and subsequent Chair approval/signature prior to electronically submitting your applications.

In addition, completion and electronic submission of a Proposal via ROLA must be filled out be all applicants to obtain institutional approvals for their research grant/contract applications. Please see Karin if  you need assistance.

Funding Announcements

CIHR Open Operating Grants (OOPG) Competition

Information from Erin Huner: CIHR Operating Grants Fall Applications
Mandatory Registration: Aug. 15, 8 pm
RD&S Deadline: Sept. 9, 8 pm
Application Deadline: Sept. 16, 2 pm
CIHR OOGP Guidebook. If you have any questions, please contact Erin.

NSERC Discovery Grants (DG) Grants Competiton

NSERC Discovery Grants Competiton, Fall 2013 Signature Process
Mandatory Registration (NOI): Aug. 1, 8 pm
RD&S Deadline: Oct. 25, 5 pm
Application Deadline: Nov. 1, 2 pm
Preview of Application Requirements. For more information, please contact Erin Huner.

SSHRC Insight Grants (IG) Competition

SSHRC Insight Grants, Fall 2013 Signature Process
Mandatory Registration (NOI): Aug. 15, 8 pm
RD&S Deadline: Oct. 8, 5 pm
Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2 pm
SSHRC IG Guidebook