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University of Toronto St. George Campus - Classics
Director of Strategic Research and Partnerships at York University
Higher Education
David
Cuff, PhD
Toronto, Canada Area
Supporting research grants and partnerships in York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Champion for scholarly excellence and innovative research in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). Expert in Postsecondary Research Funding, Strategic Planning, Communications, Research, and Policy Analysis. Expert in a broad array of disciplines, SSH research methods and project management. Experienced proposal writer with a thorough understanding of Canadian and international research funding / grant organizations, especially Canadian Tri-Council Agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR). Academic research interests in the field of Classics (PhD 2010) include Roman History, Military History, Historiography, Epigraphy, Historical Linguistics and Grant Writing Methods.
Research Projects Officer
Managed a wide array of grants, proposals, contracts, and awards, to support the development and implementation of the Office of the Vice President, Research & Innovation’s (OVPRI) SRC and innovation strategies. Worked closely with the VP-RI and Directors to increase application and success rates through the development and submission of major grants and award applications. Supported the development and implementation of the University’s research and innovation strategies by drafting, composing and editing a wide range of written material, including proposals, grants, contracts, and awards in support of portfolio goals. Conducted in-depth analysis and research to provide background for major planning, policy and strategic initiatives as identified by the VP-RI and members of the Director’s team (i.e. national and international strategies).
Proposal Development Manager
Managed proposal preparation in Defence, Aerospace and Remote Sensing sectors. Supported technical experts with strategic research and analysis on proposed and approved projects. Conducted stakeholder communications, planning and business development, including contract and regulatory policy (Federal and Provincial, International). Proposal Writing responsibilities covered a wide array of Government Grants, Projects and Tenders (RFP, RFI, RFSO, LOI). Coordinated implementation of R&D projects in national defense, space and municipal infrastructure, with extensive report writing on Technology and Knowledge Transfer (R&D Commercialization, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Sales and Market Forecasting).
Marketing and Business Development Officer
Performed proposal (RFP/RFI/RFSO/LOI etc.) response writing and strategic marketing research for defense, space and infrastructure R&D projects, specializing in Government contracts (Federal and Provincial). Supported Marketing Manager in preparation of R&D product collateral, investor pitches, and presentations.
Course Director / Chargé du Cours
Department of Multidisciplinary Studies / Études Pluridisciplinaires
Glendon College / Collège Universitaire Glendon
York University / Université York
Courses:
GL/HUMA 1622 6.0 - Introductory Latin
GL/HUMA 2622 6.0 - Intermediate Latin
Director of Strategic Research and Partnerships (Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies)
Working closely with the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies & Research to develop and implement a vision and provide strategic leadership for research initiatives and services in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). Responsible for research planning, directing the support of grant applications, prestigious awards and nominations development, and developing and enhancing research and financial administration processes. Responsible for the coordination, planning, development, implementation, evaluation and promotion of research services for LA&PS. In collaboration with the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies & Research, oversees the development of strategy for LA&PS on research policy matters, including the communications strategy for research, and plays a liaison role between Faculty research, Faculty fundraising, Faculty communications and Faculty international initiatives. Working closely with the Dean’s Executive team, and other University offices on strategic partnerships and outreach strategies that range from local to global and as a liaison with government on matters related to research funding.
Research Facilitator (Social Sciences & Humanities)
Responsible for identifying, promoting and managing high value/impact research opportunities within the University's Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) research areas. Supported University Faculty, the Vice-President, Research (VP-R) and Office of Research Services (ORS) in SSH through the development and submission of major grants and award applications (external and internal). Supported the implementation of the University’s SSH related research and innovation strategies by reviewing, drafting, composing and editing a wide range of written material, including proposals, grants, contracts, and awards in support of portfolio goals. Conducted in-depth analysis and research on SSH grant trends, success rates, and research funding (National and International) to provide background for major planning, policy and strategic initiatives as identified by the VP-R and the ORS.
MPHIL
Ancient History (Greek and Roman)
Received Degree in July 2001.
PHD
Classics, History
Received Degree in June 2010.
BA (HONS)
Classics, Medieval Studies
Received Degree in May 1999.
University Medal for Academic Excellence (Classics)
University award to top Undergraduate in graduating class (Classics)
Britannia 42, pp. 145-156
Britannia 42, pp. 145-156
Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2009.7.74
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