Frequently asked questions

The Gateway program is an initiative to bring improved tools to researchers and research administrators, to enable them to conduct research effectively and with less administrative burden. The program is comprised of:

• myResearch  - a research management system,
• Kuali - a new ethics system, and
• IP Rights Policy #73 - the reporting and collection of Intellectual Property (IP)

This program is funded by the Provost and led by the Office of Research.

Yes, a variety of training options will be available (i.e. online and/or in class training). 

Pure is an Elsevier product that Waterloo has purchased to serve our researchers. The name of our system is called myResearch. 

It is anticipated that users will include Waterloo researchers, Chairs, Deans, Directors, faculty administrators, Library staff, Institutional Analysis and Planning staff, and Office of Research staff. Users will have security access granted, based on their role in the research activity.

myResearch compiles a complete view of research outputs from a variety of sources, saves time and increases data accuracy through validated imports from many online sources, showcases researcher accomplishments and encourages collaboration by promoting research activities and expertise, and integrates with both internal and external systems such as OFIS, UW Scholar, and a variety of publication sources.

If you have additional questions, please email gateway@uwaterloo.ca. The project team will be happy to help.

Reporting your IP improves the reporting of IP holdings/commercialization activity which ultimately impacts Waterloo’s rankings and reputation.

Yes, you will need to fill out the form each year, even if you have no new IP to report. This ensures that records are kept up to date and rankings are accurate.

The form should be completed by January, 2018.

All data submitted will be linked to your profile, but used only in aggregate for reporting purposes.