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Ensuring Safer Skies: Researching Ice Accretion on Aircraft Pitot Tubes

In aviation, even the smallest component is of the greatest importance—Pitot tubes are a prime example. These small but essential devices measure airspeed by detecting air pressure differences, providing pilots with essential data for maintaining control. However, in freezing conditions, ice accumulation on Pitot tubes can interfere with their measurements unless countermeasures are implemented to prevent icing. Today, state-of-the-art Pitot tubes are equipped with anti-icing systems that prevent ice accretion. That said, a comprehensive understanding of aircraft icing is essential for designing these systems. Close-up of Pitot tubes on an airplane. Professor Edgar Matida and Associate Professor Hamza abo el Ella from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, are tackling this issue through a collaborative research project with Thales…

Responsible Conduct of Research

Through responsible conduct of research, we strive to adhere to the highest standards of compliance as articulated by national and international funding agencies. Researchers enjoy important freedoms and privileges, including freedom of inquiry and the right to disseminate the results, freedom to challenge conventional thought, freedom from institutional censorship, and the privilege of conducting research with human participants, with public monies, trust, and support. Along with these freedoms, there are the responsibilities to ensure that research meets high scientific and ethical standards, is honest and thoughtful inquiry, involves rigorous analysis, and the application of professional standards. Compliance with these standards and responsibilities throughout the university community is advanced by the ongoing education of the members of its community in matters…

CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation (CLOSED)

The Carleton University-Carleton University Academic Staff Association (CU-CUASA) Special Fund for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research and Pedagogical Innovation supports and enhances research excellence and pedagogical innovation across the institution undertaken by members of equity-seeking groups and/or on topics that hold equity, diversity and inclusion considerations as a dominant focus. General Information Value: $5,000 to $15,000 each. Duration: two yearsNo extension will be granted, except in cases of extenuating circumstances or delays that affect research and pedagogical productivity such as parental, medical, or bereavement leaves. Launch: October 1, 2025 Deadline: October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Results: Winter 2026 (To be published on Carleton's website.) Grant Start Date: May 1, 2026 Competition Information: Guidelines: Read below or download the…

Two Canada Research Chairs Renew for Another Term at Carleton University

During an official announcement by the Government of Canada on June 14, two Carleton University Canada Research Chairs were approved for renewed five-year terms. The announcement was made in Ottawa by Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. In today’s global knowledge economy, Canada needs good science and research knowledge to remain competitive. Investments, like the ones announced today, means scientists, researchers and students are supported to become global leaders in their field, helping expand the frontiers of science and investing in a better future for Canadians. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the…

SSHRC Awards Two Partnership Development Grants to Carleton University Researchers

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) announced new funding on May 29 for two Carleton University researchers through the Partnership Development Grant program. The grants have been awarded to research teams led by Peter Andrée, Department of Political Science and Shelley Brown, Department of Psychology. The teams will receive nearly $200,000 each to support their research partnerships over three years, as they investigate challenging social sciences and humanities research topics. Partnership Development Grants support formal partnerships between academic researchers, businesses and other partners that will advance knowledge and understanding of critical issues of intellectual, social, economic and cultural significance. “Partnerships allow for the exploration of groundbreaking ideas by bringing together Canada’s top researchers and organizations,” said The Honourable…

Significant NSERC Funding for Carleton Researchers

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) have announced funding for Carleton University in the amount of $7,892,018 for 70 researchers to help advance their work on cutting-edge research projects in areas such as climate change and sustainability, ground-breaking technology, health and wellness, and digital equity and inclusiveness. Under the Discovery Grants program, 41 researchers will receive the significant bulk of the funding over 5 years. Over half of recipients are considered early-career researchers, and the Discovery Launch Supplements program will provide additional funding so they can begin developing their research platforms for successful future funding. The Research Tools and Instruments program will provide four researchers with almost half a million dollars for the infrastructure they need to support…

Carleton Researchers Elected to Royal Society of Canada

Carleton University’s Steven Cooke, Jesse Stewart and Rowan Thomson have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of the high level of excellence and potential demonstrated during their careers.  Cooke, a professor in Carleton’s Department of Biology, has been named an RSC Fellow. The RSC fellowship comprises more than 2,000 Canadian scholars, artists and scientists, who have been peer-elected as the best in their field.  Steven Cooke Biology professors across the world elected Cooke for his ground-breaking work in freshwater biodiversity conservation, animal biotelemetry and fisheries science. His research, which spans the natural and social sciences, helps define policy and research worldwide.   Stewart, a music professor in Carleton’s School for Studies in Art and Culture, has been named a member of the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. The College consists of mid-career leaders who provide the…

Do I need ethics clearance for archival research?

The Tri-Council Policy states that REB review is not required for research that relies exclusively on secondary use of anonymous (not anonymized) information, or anonymous human biological materials, provided the process of data linkage or recording or dissemination of results does not generate identifiable information. In the case of all other types of data (including anonymized or de-identified data), approval must be sought from the REB. In all cases, we advise you to contact the Office of Research Ethics and Security to confirm whether you need approval and if so, what steps to follow.

Research Development Grants

Research Development Grants provide modest financial support to researchers to:.  to re-apply to the next NSERC Discovery Grant, SSHRC Insight Grant or SSHRC Insight Development Grant program after an unsuccessful result in the same competition for bridge-fund their programs of research, including graduate students, until the competition results of the next cycle. General Details Competition Frequency: Annual Value: Up to $10,000 per application Duration: 12 months maximum (no extensions) Deadline: CU RDG NSE and SSHRC Explore Insight: May 29, 2026 SSHRC Explore Insight Development Grant: June 30, 2026 Important Notes: The cuResearch Approval Form must be fully approved by all signing authorities by the application deadline date. Late applications will not be accepted Incomplete applications will not be accepted Ineligible…

SSHRC Exchange Grant: Knowledge Mobilization

The CU-SSHRC Exchange funding provides modest support for up to 12 months for knowledge mobilization activities related to:1) a recently ended SSHRC grant for which no residual funds were awarded2) positioning the applicant for future research applications. Description Definition of Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Although there are several accepted definitions of “knowledge mobilization”, the one governing this grant is SSHRC’s: an “umbrella term encompassing a wide range of activities relating to the production and use of research results, including knowledge synthesis, dissemination, transfer, exchange, and co-creation or co-production by researchers and knowledge users.” (see SSHRC Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization). Examples of KM activities include, but are not limited to: Workshops, seminars, conferences, media events, public debates, town hall meetings Stakeholder consultations…