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Application Development and Support Program
The Office of Research & Innovation is central to connecting Trent’s researchers with opportunities for collaboration, networking and continued learning.
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Ethics
Trent University is committed to the highest standards of ethical practice in research. Central to this is the principle that research must be conducted in accordance with the highest contemporary ethics standards.
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Hiring Personnel
Hiring someone is not always an easy process, to assist researchers the Office of Research & Innovation has generated checklists to help streamline the process.
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Safeguarding Research
Open and collaborative research is indispensable, however there are inherent risks. It is important to know what the risks are, what you can do to mitigate them, and what tools are available to you to help keep yourself and your research safe.
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RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT
Trent University’s Research Data Management Strategy will serve as a key element in establishing the foundation of best practices in Research Data Management at the University.
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Research Accounting
The Research Accounting team ensures that researchers receive the support they need to manage their grants and awards in compliance with the policies of Tri-Council and other external funders.
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Policies, Forms & Standard Operating Procedures
View and download any of the Office of Research and Innovation's Policies, Forms & Standard Operating Procedures.