David Cuff

 David Cuff

David Cuff

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Biography

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.


Experience

  • Ryerson University

    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).

  • A.U.G. Signals Ltd.

    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).

  • A.U.G. Signals Ltd.

    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.

  • York University - Glendon College

    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

  • York University

    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.

  • Wilfrid Laurier University

    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.

Education

  • University of Oxford

    MPHIL

    Ancient History (Greek and Roman)
    Received Degree in July 2001.

  • University of Toronto

    PHD

    Classics, History
    Received Degree in June 2010.

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland

    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)

Publications

  • The King of the Batavians: Remarks on Tab.Vindol. III, 628

    Britannia 42, pp. 145-156

  • The King of the Batavians: Remarks on Tab.Vindol. III, 628

    Britannia 42, pp. 145-156

  • Review of Reinhard Wolters, Die Schlacht im Teutoburger Wald: Arminius, Varus und das roemische Germanien.

    Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2009.7.74

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