Required format and content of SRPs:

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Saint Marys 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

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Saint Marys Strategic research Plan (SRP)

• To view SMUs SRP
• http//www.smu.ca/academic/vp/research-plan.html
• Four overriding objectives and five research
  thrusts each with their own specific objectives.

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Saint Marys 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

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Saint Marys 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
  Marys researchers abroad and bringing visiting
  researchers to Saint Marys
• To ensure that students, particularly
  undergraduates, benefit from research activities
  at the University.

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Saint Marys 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

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Saint Marys Strategic research Plan (SRP)

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