CIMVHR Forum 2023

Each year, CIMVHR works to engage existing academic and government research resources, facilitate new research, increase research capacity and foster knowledge translation.

SPEC - Abstract Workshop

Join CIMVHR SPEC and experts for a Student Abstract Workshop.

SPEC Workshop: Finding opportunities: Connecting students with career possibilities

We are pleased to invite you to join us at our workshop, Finding opportunities: Connecting students with career possibilities. On each day of our event, our lineup of amazing researchers will give a small presentation on the opportunities available in their labs, such as research assistants, teaching assistants and post-doctoral fellowship positions. Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity to network in small breakout rooms.

CIMVHR Forum 2022

Each year, CIMVHR works to engage existing academic and government research resources, facilitate new research, increase research capacity and foster knowledge translation.

Pre-CIMVHR Forum Trainee Presentation Practice

CIMVHR’s Student and Postdoctoral Engagement Committee is offering an event series that will provide you as a trainee an opportunity to practice your Forum podium/poster presentations and receive feedback from peers and mentors. This is an excellent opportunity to network with other researchers before CIMVHR Forum and then meet them in person at the Monday night SPEC Networking event!

Who: Trainees with an accepted podium or poster presentation at the CIMVHR Forum 2022.

When: Two-hour sessions taking place at 1pm-3pm EST on September 7, 8 and 9 just in time for submission of final podium presentation and posters on September 15th.

Please register for your preferred sessions at this link. We will be emailing you ahead of time to let you know your assigned session. Space is limited so book early.

Where:  Virtual event taking place on Zoom.

PUBLIC LECTURE: Current and Future Directions in Facilitating Recovery Following Psychological Trauma

May 19, 2022, at 1:00pm ET

CIMVHR SPEC - Student Abstract Workshop

Are you interested in submitting an abstract for CIMVHR Forum 2022 or interested in improving your abstract writing? Join CIMVHR SPEC and experts for a Student Abstract Workshop. 

Please have a draft abstract ready ahead of the event. Come prepared to the workshop with your abstract and learn the key components of writing a successful abstract.

The session will include breakout rooms that focus on developing qualitative and quantitative abstracts with Abstract Experts.

Public Lecture: Social Policies and Systemic Issues Contributing to Veteran Homelessness

CIMVHR Virtual Forum

Kickoff Event - Banting Award Keynote Presentation
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Poster Session
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET
Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Serving Military, Veteran, Families and Public Safety Personnel Streams
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET
Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2021

A Fireside Chat & Trivia Night: Military 101 and Beyond

Thursday, June 3, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 PM ET

Students and postdocs are invited to a SPEC virtual social that will include trivia (hosted through Kahoot) on topics such as:

• The Canadian military
• Canadian history, geography, and current events
• Research and student life

CFHS and DRDC Research in the time of COVID-19: Pushing through

The recording of this event can be viewed on Youtube.

Military and Veteran Family Research: Setting the Stage for the Next Chapter

The recording of this event can be viewed here.

SPEC Fireside Chat

Students and postdocs are invited to hear from CIMVHR Scholarship and Award recipients as well as to connect with each other for virtual networking. 

2020 Scholarships and Award Announcement

The CIMVHR 2020 Scholarship and Award Announcement can be viewed on Youtube