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Recently Awarded Research Grants

External Awards

A Longitudinal Multiple Case Study of Multilingual University Students’ Composing Processes with and Beliefs about Using Generative AI to Complete Academic Writing Assignments

This project investigates how multilingual university students across different institutions engage with GenAI in their academic writing. It examines students’ AI-supported composing processes alongside their reflections on decision-making, literacy development, and academic integrity.

Dr. Joel Heng Hartse (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Daniel Chang, Dr. Ismaeil Fazel (Co-applicants)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program: Insight Grant

Ethical Elementary Teacher Mentorship in Support of Indigenous Sovereignty: Responding to the Calls for Reconciliation and Justice at the School District Level

This project examines an Indigenous-led relational mentorship model that supports teachers in advancing reconciliation, Indigenous sovereignty, and systemic educational change. It evaluates changes in teacher understanding, implementation barriers, and the model’s potential to improve public education for Indigenous students and communities in BC.

Dr. Jeannie Kerr (Principal Investigator)
Q’um Q’um Xiiem Dr. Jo-ann Archibald (Co-applicant)
Dr. Chastity Desjarlais, Ms. Christine Stewart (Collaborators)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program: Insight Grant

Ask the Teachers: How are Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Approached in Canadian Public Schools?

By centring Jewish teachers’ voices, this mixed-methods research study examines how education policies, resources, and school practices construct and address Jewish identity and antisemitism in Canadian K–12 schools. Its findings will inform EDI frameworks, training, policy resources, and inclusive school environments that support well-being and belonging.

Dr. Lilach Marom (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Emily A. Caruso Parnell, Lauren Rossi (Co-applicants)
Dr. Sandra S. Acker, Dr. Robert Brym, Dr. Richard Menkis (Collaborators)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program: Insight Grant

BC First Nations Women’s, Two Spirit, Self-Determination, Rematriation & Research Governance Initiative

The grant supports an outreach initiative that advances BC First Nations rematriation and research governance for self-determination through matriarchal leadership and mentorship, relationship building with First Nations and urban Indigenous organizations, network expansion, and the B.C. First Nations Women’s, Two-Spirit, Self-Determination, Rematriation and Research Governance Summit.

Dr. Amy Parent  (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Gloria Lin; Dr. Mary Jessome (Collaborators)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program: Connection Grant

Understanding Fatherhood Following Resettlement: An Exploration of Parenting and Wellbeing Programs for Newcomer Fathers in Partnership with MOSAIC

This project advances knowledge on the emotional wellbeing and community supports of newcomer fathers of young children. It examines emotional and parenting needs, barriers and facilitators to accessing community services, and suggestions for service improvement to support newcomer families.

Dr. Emily Cameron (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Joshua Madsen; Dr. Sharon Hou; Dr. Tanya MacGillivray (Co-applicants)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program: Partnership Engage Grant

Between cultures and generations: Young adult immigrants navigating family, culture, and well-being

Using qualitative interviews and a scoping review, this project examines intergenerational family dynamics, acculturation, and adulthood transitions, while developing concepts and measures to support future research on identity, family relationships, and well-being.

Dr. Sharon Hou (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Janet Mah (Collaborator)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program:Insight Development Grant

International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership

Aid to Scholarly Journals grants support Canadian scholarly dissemination by funding innovative activities and helping journals cover the costs of publishing articles, digital publishing, and distribution through Canadian not-for-profit platforms.

Dr. Daniel Laitsch (Principal Investigator)

Funding Agency: SSHRC
Program: Aid to Scholarly Journals

Internal Awards

Decolonial work in natural history university museums: Professional perspectives, educational practice, and emotional engagement

This project examines how natural history museums understand and implement decolonization through exhibitions and educational programs. Focusing on a Lisbon museum, it explores staff perspectives and emotions, institutional change, cultures of care, and the affective dimensions of decolonial work.

Dr. Ana Maria Navas Iannini (Principal Investigator)

Agency: SFU/SSHRC
Program: SSHRC Small Research Grant