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The Vice-President provides leadership for research, commercialization and entrepreneurship and is responsible for a range of activities including research grant support, research ethics, research finance, awards and honours, research partnerships, intellectual property and technology transfer. Please refer to Policy 68 for more information on the role.

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* 1. Provide any information or comments you feel may be useful for the purpose of this search. Please consider key opportunities and challenges of the role, and qualities desired in the successful candidate.

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* 2. List the names and contact information for any informal nominations you wish to make. Suggestions may be internal to the University or from anywhere in the world.

Note: Formal nominations with letters may also be sent to Laverne Smith & Associates Inc. at WaterlooVPRI@lavernesmith.com

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