Researchers - Stem Cell Network

The Stem Cell Network is committed to advancing world-class, responsible, and impactful regenerative medicine research. Explore resources designed to strengthen research programs and foster excellence, including guidance on equity, diversity and inclusion; budgeting and partnering; knowledge mobilization; patient engagement; and research security. Additional resources include required training courses for SCN-funded investigators, as well as previously recorded webinars and workshops.

Resources for Research Funding Applicants

Budgeting Guide (coming soon!)

A guide to creating a detailed budget for a research funding proposal.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (coming soon!)

A guide to preparing the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) section of a proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

A guide addressing frequently asked questions about the application process and requirements.

Highly Qualified Personnel Plan (coming soon!)

A guide to preparing the HQP Education Plan of a proposal, outlining how trainee skills and competencies will be developed.

Knowledge Mobilization Plan (coming soon!)

A guide to preparing the Knowledge Mobilization section of a proposal.

Partnering Guide (coming soon!)

A guide to fulfilling required matching partnerships in SCN research funding applications.

Patient Engagement Resource

A collection of resources to support patient engagement strategies in early-phase clinical trials.

SCN’s Research Security Policy

Guidance on SCN’s research security requirements and best practices.

Required Training for SCN-Funded Investigators

Dual-Use in Life Science Research

This course provides participants with an overview of the concept of dual-use in life sciences research.

Insider and Outsider Threat

This course focuses on how to recognize threats to information and knowledge from both internal and external sources and how to implement mitigation strategies.

Introduction to Research Security

This course focuses on introducing learners to why research security matters and overviews core competencies

Sex and Gender in Biomedical Research (Course 1)

This course is intended for those conducting basic science research. It is a required course for all SCN-funded investigators.

Sex and Gender in Primary Data Collection with Human Participants (Course 2)

This course is intended for those conducting clinical research. It is a required course for all SCN-funded investigators for projects that involve human participants.

Sex and Gender in the Analysis of Secondary Data from Human Participants (Course 3)

This course is intended for those conducting secondary data analyses. It is a required course for all SCN-funded investigators for projects that involve data from human participants.

Research Security Resources

SCN’s Research Security Policy

Guidance on SCN’s research security requirements and best practices.

Sensitive Technology Research Areas

A Government of Canada listing of sensitive technology research areas important to Canada that may be targeted by foreign or non-state actors.

Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC)

A Government of Canada policy providing guidance for safeguarding sensitive technology research and maintaining secure, responsible collaborations.

National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP)

A set of Government of Canada guidelines to integrate national security considerations into the development, evaluation, and funding of research partnerships.

Other Resources

Stem Cell Network’s Logo

SCN’s high-resolution logo for use on slides, posters, and other materials to acknowledge SCN as a research funder.

Travel Claim Form

A form to submit claims for travel supported by SCN.

Research Webinars and Presentations of Interest

A curated YouTube playlist of SCN’s research webinars and presentations.

Scientific Publications

Recent scientific publications authored by stem cell and regenerative medicine researchers