Robin Thurmeier Receives Research Administration Award
Office of the Vice-President Research Presents Inaugural Award to Nursing Research Facilitator Robin Thurmeier.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing wishes to congratulate Research Facilitator Robin Thurmeier on receiving the 2025 Innovation and Change in Research Administration Outstanding Individual Award.
Thurmeier’s commitment in advancing research administration is being recognized as the inaugural recipient of this award from the Office of the Vice-President Research at USask.
“Robin’s dedication to her role is unparalleled and her impact on our research community is significant,” said College of Nursing Associate Dean Research Dr. Louise Racine (PhD).
Thurmeier, who has worked with the College of Nursing for over 13 years, was instrumental in establishing the Nursing Unit for Research and Scholarship Excellence (NURSE), which has been truly transformative for the College of Nursing.
“Robin is thorough, enthusiastic, and dedicated to advancing the College of Nursing research agenda, while creating a culture of research excellence in our college, within the USask community, and outside of it,” said Racine.
“The number of grants submitted by principal investigators increased over 50% between 2024 and 2025, which is a testament to Robin’s devotion to advancing nursing research, as the sole pre-award research facilitator in the College of Nursing.”
Thurmeier helps researchers from the College of Nursing obtain grants, including those from major funding partners like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), and the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
“Not only has Robin worked with researchers on external grants, she has also been a major partner in creating internal grants and strategic initiatives within the College of Nursing to stimulate research,” adds Racine.
Thurmeier’s efforts go above and beyond the College of Nursing, as she can often be found working interprofessionally with other research facilitators at USask.
“Robin has been a reviewer for the USask International office, volunteered to review student posters in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, and filled a research facilitator vacancy on a SSHRC committee,” said Racine.
“She’s reviewed new research-related software and provided feedback, delivered workshops and workshop series for the USask research community, and is often looked to as a role-model for advice and leadership.”
"I am deeply honoured to be recognized by my peers in this way—it is truly meaningful”, said Thurmeier.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the College of Nursing, where I work alongside the remarkable NURSE team. Our efforts are continually supported by strong, visionary leadership that champions innovation, creativity, and meaningful engagement in research and scholarship. I am proud to contribute to such a vibrant and inspiring community."
Thurmeier works to the highest standards of excellence and continually makes a meaningful impact within the College of Nursing.
We are incredibly proud to have her as a colleague and an integral part of the NURSE team.
Congratulations Robin on this prestigious award!