Research Capacity Building & Professional Development

Affiliate Scientist

The Institute for Education Research (TIER) (2024-Present); Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) (2020-2024)

As an Affiliate Scientist with The Institute for Education Research (TIER) (2024-Present), and previously with the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) (2020-2024), Dr. Suzanne Fredericks collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance healthcare research, strengthen research capacity, and translate evidence into practice. These affiliations support her broader commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare through rigorous, collaborative, and impactful research.

Research Development Workshop Series (2024-present)

1. Building Foundational Research Skills (2024-2025)

Developing essential competencies for scholarly communication and engagement.

Letters of Intent for Graduate School (38 participants)

Creating Abstracts for Conferences (54 participants)

Development of Conference Presentations (57 participants)

Creative Approaches to Scholarly Dissemination (35 participants)

Working Effectively with Research Teams (39 participants)

Responding to Reviewer Feedback (62 participants)

Total participants: 285

2. Advancing Research Careers & Impact (2025-2026)

Strengthening research visibility, funding readiness, and career development.

Narrative CV Development (64 participants)

Networking for Research Advancement (48 participants)

Research Impact & Researcher Profiles (38 participants)

Research Ethics Board Proposal Development (98 participants)

External Funding Opportunities (108 participants)

Competitive Grant Development (125 participants)

Total participants: 481

3. Advancing Research Excellence & Scholarly Impact (2026-2027)

Expanding research leadership, international engagement, methodological innovation, and publication success.

Narrative CV (September 30, 2026)

International Partnerships (October 21, 2026)

International Funding Agencies (November 18, 2026)

AI-Enabled Research Design (January 20, 2027)

Navigating the Research Process (February 24, 2027)

Submitting Manuscripts to Academic Journals (March 24, 2027)

Registration: To attend any session, please select the corresponding workshop link.

Participants: Registration in progress

Strengthening Nursing Intervention Research Capacity in Brazil (2024-2025)

Through Academics Without Borders, Dr. Fredericks contributed to an international initiative supporting nursing educators and graduate students at UNICAMP and UNIRIO in developing expertise in nursing intervention research. Through a four-phase educational program, participants gained knowledge and practical skills in the design, evaluation, and translation of evidence-informed interventions. The initiative strengthened research capacity, supported graduate education, and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration focused on improving patient care and advancing nursing scholarship.

Impact: 160 faculty members trained.

Co-founded in 2019, the Volunteer Research Assistant Training Program prepares students for academic and research careers through integrated classroom instruction and hands-on research experience. Combining 30 hours of foundational training with 60 hours of experiential learning, the program strengthens research knowledge, skills, and professional development. Since its inception, the program has enrolled 136 students, achieved a 98.5% completion rate, supported 99 graduate school admissions, and facilitated 86 transitions into research careers, demonstrating a significant contribution to the development of future researchers.

Impact: 136 students trained • 99 graduate school admissions • 86 research careers