Roya Haghiri-Vijeh

Faculty & School/Dept.

Faculty of Health - School of Nursing

Degrees

PhD - 2022
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC, Canada

MN - 2013
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
Toronto, ON, Canada

BN - 2007
University of New Brunswick in Collaboration with Humber College
Canada

Biography

Roya Haghiri-Vijeh (She/Her/Hers) is an assistant professor and researcher in the School of Nursing on the treaty lands and the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. As a first-generation settler and an uninvited guest on this land, Roya is grateful for the opportunity to live and work here. Her scholarship, underpinned by Gadamerian Hermeneutics, interpretive phenomenology, and mixed methodologies is focused on underserved populations and individuals who identify at the intersection of identities. In particular, her focus is to enhance and advance the health and social care needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ migrants, youths, and older adults. Roya works, collaborates, and volunteers with various organizations (Please see below).

Selected Publications

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Huel, C., Maimets, I., Montague, J., Clark, N., Lou, N. M., Lee, E. O. J. (Accepted October 30th, 2024). Strategies to support the mental health and well-being of migrant LGBTQIA+ college and university students: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis

Huel, C., MacKinnon, K., Harding, J.*, Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Gordon, C., MacDonald, S. E. (2025). Parental experiences of caring for their preschool children after declining vaccines: A qualitative systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis [Also translated the abstract to Farsi]

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Open-access, November 2024). Applying the concept of epistemic injustice as a philosophical window to examine discrimination experiences of LGBTQIA+ migrants with nurses. Nursing Philosophy. https://doi.org/10.1111/nup.70007

Montague, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Tsui, J., Connell, M. & Cosgrove, C*. (Sep 2024). Navigating spaces of belonging: Nursing students’ experiences in online learning environments. Nursing Education Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001324   

Montague, J., Kamstra-Cooper, K., Tsui, J., Connell, M., Atack, L., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Open-access, August 2024). Adapting to change: Undergraduate nursing students’ sense of belonging transitioning from online to in-person learning environment. Journal of Advanced Nursing, http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16389

Metersky, K., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Balakumaran, J., & Muhunthan, M.$ (2024). Open educational resource case studies: Responding to nursing student educational needs. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19(3), 275-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2024.04.011

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Newman-Seyman, K.*, Huizenga, D.$, Hung, A.* (Open-access November 29, 2023). The development and the use of gender-affirming online resources and games for gender-independent, intersex, nonbinary, and transgender (GIaNT) children and youth: A scoping review protocol. PLOS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294869

Montague, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Tsui, J., Connell, M. & Atack, L. (2023). Nursing students’ desire to belong in online learning environments. Part 1: A mixed methods study. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.17483/2368-6669.1379

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2023). “Ally theatre is a problem”: LGBTQI+ migrants’ experiences with nurses in Canada. Advances in Nursing Science. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000437  

Montague, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Tsui, J., Connell, M. & Atack, L. (2023). Nursing students’ desire to belong in online learning environments. Part 1: A mixed methods study. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.17483/2368-6669.1379

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2022). Experiences of LGBTQI+ migrants with nurses and other healthcare professionals in Canada. Nursing Forum, 57(6), 1184-1192. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12819  

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Clark, N. (2022). “If you can just break the stigma around it”: LGBTQI+ migrants’ experiences of stigma and mental health. Qualitative Health Research, 32(11), 1595–1606. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323221111363

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & McDonald, C. (2022). Gadamerian hermeneutics with intersectionality as an analytical lens. Journal of Applied Hermeneutics. https://doi.org/10.11575/jah.v2022i2022.74902

Montague, J., Tsui, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (2022). Quest to belong: Nursing students’ perceptions while transitioning from college to university. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education 8(2), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.17483/2368-6669.1316  

Balakumaran, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Hughes, M., Kamastra-Cooper, K., Kenmir, A., Montague, J., Tsui, & Innis, J. (2021). Building research capacity among college nursing faculty. Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education. http://humberpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JIPE_online_95-318_Nursing_6.pdf

Mevawala, A. S., Strunk, F. A., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Corless, I., Ramaswamy, P., Kamp, K., Scott, S., & Abel, S. (2021). Scientific global nursing hackathon experiences. Nurse Educator 46(6), E154-157. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001066    

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., Atack, L., & Bedard, G. (2020). The impact of positive space training on students’ communication with LGBTTQ+ communities. Nursing Education Perspectives 41(2), 115-116. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000474 

Jacobs, S., Atack, L., Ng, S., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Dell`Elce, C. (2015). A peer mentorship program to support nurses’ education. Nursing 2015, 45(9), 19-22. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000470424.40180.a0

Catallo, C., Spalding, K., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2014). Nursing professional organizations: What are they doing to engage nurses in health policy? SAGE Open, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244014560534

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2013). The importance of including needs of the LGBTIQ community in Millennium Development Goals and the education of healthcare professionals. Journal of Global Citizenship & Equity Education, 3(1), 21 – 32.  

NON-REFEREED

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (March 8, 2023). Featured in the Journal of Advances in Nursing Science Blog. https://ansjournalblog.com/

Other Research Outputs

E-BOOKS

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Metersky, K., Balakumaran, J., St-Amant, O., Dybenko, L., Reisdorfer, E., Scott, L., & Jennings, A. (2023). Professional practice in nursing: Part I. Toronto Metropolitan University Press Books. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/ppn201casestudies/

Metersky, K., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Balakumaran, J., St-Amant, O., Dybenko, L., Reisdorfer, E., Scott, L., & Jennings, A. (2023). Professional practice in nursing: Part II. Toronto Metropolitan University Press Books. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/ppn202

St-Amant, O., Dybenko, L., Reisdorfer, E., Scott, L., Jennings, A., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2022). Professional practice in nursing 201: Case studies. Toronto Metropolitan University Press Books. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/ppn201casestudies/

St-Amant, O., Dybenko, L., Reisdorfer, E., Scott, L., Jennings, A., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2022). Professional practice in nursing PPN202. Toronto Metropolitan University Press Books. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/ppn202/

 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Montague, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Tsui, J., & Connell, M. (July 2024). Humanizing approaches in online learning: Fostering a sense of belonging for undergraduate nursing students. 35th International Nursing Congress, Singapore.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (November 2023). “We need nursing education to include 2S/LGBTQIA+ migrants”: A hermeneutics and intersectionality research study. Sigma 47th Biennial Convention.

 

Montague, J., Tsui, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (November 2023). Transition, sense of belonging, and emotional well-being of undergraduate nursing students. Sigma 47th Biennial Convention.

 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Sep 2023). Using the concept of epistemic injustice as a philosophical lens to uncover stigma and discrimination experiences of LGBTQIA+ migrants with nurses. 26th International Nursing Philosophy Conference, Australia.

Verburg, M., Telega, T.*, Huizenga, D., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Newman, K*, & Hung, A.*. (June 2023, Oral and Poster). Finn finds a way: An online gender-affirming and age-appropriate video game for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex children and youth. Preaching to the Choir 2023: An International LGBTQ+ Psychology & Related Social Science Conference, Canada.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (June 2023). “Experiences of LGBTQIA+ immigrants with health and social care professionals”: A hermeneutics and intersectionality research study. Preaching to the Choir 2023: An International LGBTQ+ Psychology & Related Social Science Conference.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Accepted for November 2023). “We need nursing education to include 2S/LGBTQIA+ migrants”: A hermeneutics and intersectionality research study. Sigma 47th Biennial Convention.

Montague, J., Tsui, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (Accepted for November 2023). Transition, sense of belonging, and emotional well-being of undergraduate nursing students. Sigma 47th Biennial Convention.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (June 2022). Engaging an intersectional lens with Gadamerian hermeneutics in understanding the experiences of LGBTQI+ migrants: A window to injustices, discriminations, and misunderstandings. 13th Annual Canadian Hermeneutics Institute: Hermeneutics and Justice, Virtual (International audience).

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (July 2021). Utilizing intersectionality to inform Gadamerian interpretive phenomenology: Understanding experiences of migrant 2SLGBTQI+ people. 20th Annual International Thinking Qualitative Conference, Virtual.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (February 2022). “I firmly believe we can do better!”: 2SLGBTQI+ migrants’ call to improve healthcare services for older adults. Panel 2: equity and respect in health for LGBT2SQ seniors. RHO 2022 Symposium: LGBT2SQ health in focus, Virtual (International audience).

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Lepp, A. (Verbal Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, July 29th, 2019). Heteronormativity in nursing research that strives to be inclusive. 30th International Nursing Research Congress, STTI, Calgary, Alberta (Global audience).

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Verbal Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, April 2018). Fostering inclusive spaces for diverse LGBTTQ+ students and clients in nursing curriculum. Generating and Translating Evidence for Teaching Practice, Nursing Education Research Conference 2018, National League for Nursing STTI Honor Society of Nursing, Washington, DC, USA.

NATIONAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Montague, J., Tsui, J., Kamstra-Cooper, K. Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (May 2024) Promoting sense of belonging: Undergraduate nursing students' experiences transitioning from online to in-person learning environments. The CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference 2024. Alberta, Canada.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Huel, C., Maimets, I. (April 2024). Utilizing the community health nursing standards to understand the experiences of migrant 2SLGBTQIA+ students. Community Health Nursing Conference 2024: Health for All, Toronto, Canada

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Clark, N., MacDonnell, J. (April 2024). Including 2SLGBTQIA+ migrants’ counternarratives in community health nurses’ education. Community Health Nursing Conference 2024: Health for All, Toronto, Canada

Hung, A.*, Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Newman, K.*, Huizenga, D., Sobhan, F.*, Tailor, J.* (April 2024). Evaluation on the usage and available internet-based resources for GIaNT youth communities. Community Health Nursing Conference 2024: Health for All, Toronto, Canada

Hurst, K.*, Campbell, K., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (April 2024). Orientating BScN students to community health nursing: Findings from a review of the literature. Community Health Nursing Conference 2024: Health for All, Toronto, Canada

Huizenga, D., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Newman, K.*, & Hung, A.* (October 2023). Finn finds a way: An online gender-affirming and age-appropriate video game for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex children and youth. Building Communities Through Inclusive Health, Scarborough Health Network and University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada.

Montague, J., Tsui, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (2023, October 2-3). A sense of 

belonging during transitions: Nursing students’ experiences before, during, and post-COVID-19 pandemic. [Conference Presentation]. Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference. Gatineau, Quebec.

Tsui, J., Montague, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Connell, M. (2023). Nursing students’ sense of belong transitioning between academic institutions. Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference. Gatineau, Quebec. 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Montague, J., Tsui, J., & Connell, M. (2023). Sense of belonging in online learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference. Gatineau, Quebec.

Kamstra-Cooper, K., Montague, J., Tsui, J., Connell, M., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2023). Nursing students’ experiences of belonging transitioning from online to in-person learning post-pandemic. Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference. Gatineau, Quebec.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Montague, J., & Tsui, J. (2023). Exploring Experiences of Racialized Migrant Nursing Educators: A Scoping Review. The CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference 2023, Canada.

Montague, J., Tsui, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (2021). Third year undergraduate nursing students’ perception of sense belonging while transitioning from college to university in a collaborative nursing degree program. CASN’s 2021 Virtual Nursing Education Conference, Canada.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Lepp, A. (Panel Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, June 13th, 2019). Does heteronormativity exist in nursing research that strives to be inclusive? Social Justice Nursing Conference, The York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Verbal Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, March 2018). Multidisciplinary positive space training to increase students’ knowledge and comfort with diverse LGBTQ+ communities. RHO 2018 Conference: Because LGBTQ Health Matters, Rainbow Health Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario.  

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., MacDonald, M., Baskerville, N. B., Cumming, T., & Minaker, L. (Poster Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, March 2018). Impact of being bullied and school connectedness on cigarette and e-cigarette smoking behaviour of sexual minority youth. RHO 2018 Conference: Because LGBTQ Health Matters, Rainbow Health Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario.  

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Verbal Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh and McCulloch, June 2017). Positive space training to increase students' knowledge and comfort with LGBTQ+ communities. Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Entrepreneurship Summit 2017, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario. 

Connell, M., Montague, J., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Verbal co-presenter, June 2017). Reflective moments in community nursing education. Blueprint for Action: Building the future, Community Health Nurses of Canada Conference, Niagara, Ontario. 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Verbal Presentation by McCulloch and Haghiri-Vijeh, June 2017). Interprofessional positive space training to increase students’ knowledge and comfort with diverse LGBTQ+ communities. Blueprint for Action: Building the future, Community Health Nurses of Canada Conference, Niagara, Ontario. 

Lam, W., Lear, V., Arumuga, M., Diep, S., & Jugo, A. (Verbal Presentation, June 2017). Community nursing students’ practicum experiences at school placements. Blueprint for Action: Building the future, Community Health Nurses of Canada Conference, Niagara, Ontario. [Supported students in abstract and presentation].

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Poster Presentation, March 2016). Simple strategies to include social and health care needs of LGBTQ people in the education of health care professionals and nurses. Rainbow Health Ontario 2016 Conference, London, Ontario. 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (45 minutes oral presenter, October 2014). Inclusion of health care needs of the LGBTIQ community in the education of practical nursing students. Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators, Enhancing Educators: Engaging Students, Edmonton, Alberta.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Limoges, J. (45 minutes oral presenter, October 2014). Understanding the influence of online education on the development of professional knowledge. Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators, Enhancing Educators: Engaging Students, Edmonton, Alberta.

Ng, S., Jacobs, S., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Atack, L., & Dell`Elce, C. (45 minutes oral presentation by Ng. S, October 2014). Practical nursing students’ experiences and satisfaction with a peer mentorship program. Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators, Enhancing Educators: Engaging Students, Edmonton, Alberta.

Ng, S., Jacobs, S., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Atack, L., & Dell`Elce, C. (30 minutes Panel presentation by Ng. S, May 2014). Practical nursing students’ experiences and satisfaction with a peer mentorship program. Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium: Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Scarborough, Canada. Centennial College.

Tavares, W., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Eva, K., & Willet, T. (Poster presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, R., May 2014). Maximizing formative & summative assessments in simulation-based settings. Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium: Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Scarborough, Canada. Centennial College.

Catallo, C., Aksenchuk, K., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Donald, F., Spalding, K., Sidani, S. (June 2013). Engaging nurses in health policy: A rapid review. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Research Day. Toronto, Canada. Ryerson University.

NON-REFEREED/COMMUNITY/PUBLIC-ENGAGED PRESENTATIONS

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (December 2024). Navigating affirming healthcare for LGBTQIA+ migrants: Lessons learned and future research. Hosted by Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Nursing Society (with over 260 participants registered from 8 different countries: United States, Austria, Canada, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Philippines, Chile, and Colombia.). The presentation is available open-access https://www.sigmarepository.org/general_webinars/72/  

Castro-Sánchez, E., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., Newman, B., & Polacek, M. (Panel webinar, October 4th, 2022). Engaging with politics, policy, and policymaking: Opportunities and challenges for nurses worldwide. Hosted by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Nursing Society (with over 250 participants). 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R. & Lepp, A. (Verbal Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh, May 2nd, 2019). Does heteronormativity exist in research that strives to be inclusive? Centennial Learns, State of the College, Toronto, Ontario.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Verbal Presentation by Haghiri-Vijeh and McCulloch, June 2017). Multidisciplinary positive space training to increase students’ knowledge and comfort with diverse LGBTQ+ communities. School of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario.

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Verbal Presentation by Bedard and Haghiri-Vijeh, April 2017). Fostering an inclusive LGBTQ+ environment. Centennial Learns, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario. 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G. (Poster Presentation, October 2016). Interprofessional positive space training to increase students’ knowledge and comfort with diverse gender communities. Lead the conversation, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario. 

Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Limoges, J. (Presenter, April 2013). Evaluating an online undergraduate nursing ethics course through development of a new tool. Master of Nursing Symposium on Professional Nursing Advancement. Toronto, Canada. Ryerson University.

OTHER, PRINT PUBLICATIONS

Expert Panel Member, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2021). Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity. Toronto, ON: Author. https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/promoting-2slgbtqi-health-equity

Affiliations

Canada Health Infoway
Sex-Gender Working Group member

Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honour Nursing Society, Lambda Pi-At-Large
Membership Committee Co-chair

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (Rainbow Nursing Interest Group, Policy and Politics Action Executive Network
Policy and Politics Action Executive Network Officer

Centre for Refugee Studies, York University
Member

The UVIC Centre for Evidence-Informed Nursing and Healthcare
Active Member

Service/Community Activities

Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO)
Gala Committee Started scholarship for nursing students: "Dr. Roya Haghiri-Vijeh Scholarship"

Reviewer
PEER REVIEWER CONTRIBUTIONS (Ongoing) Journal of Advanced Nursing. Advances in Nursing Science. International Journal of Equity in Health. Journal of Applied Hermeneutics. Journal of Nursing Measurement.

Awards

Intensive 15-week reading/writing workshop, Center for Nursing Philosophy, UCI, Mentors: Dr. Miriam Bender and Dr. Mark Risjord - 2023

Award of Merit for Outstanding PhD Thesis, STTI Lambda Pi-At-Large - 2022

Professional Development, School of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College - 2022

STTI Lambda Pi-At-Large Publication Grant - 2021

Dorothy J. Kergin Endowment Fund, University of Victoria - 2021

University of Victoria’s Graduate Office, Conference Grant - 2019

STTI, Edith Anderson Leadership Education Grant - 2019

STTI, Lambda Pi-At-Large, Travel Grant - 2018

UVic Graduate Award, University of Victoria - 2018

Research and Scholarship Contribution Award For Academic Leadership and Contributions in Research and Scholarship, Centennial College - 2017

PhD Studies Graduate Fellowship, University of Victoria - 2016

Ontario Government Grant Fund for Master of Nursing Students - 2011

Supervision

Currently available to supervise graduate students: Yes

Currently taking on work-study students, Graduate Assistants or Volunteers: Yes

Available to supervise undergraduate thesis projects: Not Indicated

Current Research

2021-2024: Title: Gender Affirming, Life-Affirming: Centering gender-independent, trans, nonbinary and intersex youth in puberty education with adaptive interactive media.

Centennial ARIC, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, and independent publishing house Flamingo Rampant to develop an interactive, online puberty education resource for trans, intersex, and gender-independent youth. Role: Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Co-Investigator). Federal Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. $360,000. 

 

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Research Projects

Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in nursing education to inform curriculum enhancements: AQ methodology of nurse educators and students
Seed Grant Younas, A., Clark, N., Bonneau, J., Jefferies, K., Haghiri-Vijeh., R. (Co-I), Asirifi, M., Monari, E., & Hamed, A. M.
Role: CoInvestigator
Amount funded: $13,000
Year Funded: 2024
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Pat Griffin’s Canadian Associations of Schools of Nursing

2SLGBTQ+ Poverty in Canada: Improving Livelihood and Social Wellbeing
Partnership Research Grant Mulé., N., Dilmaghani., M. et al. Haghiri-Vijeh., R. (co-applicant and Academic Co-chair of Knowledge Mobilization Team and Qualitative Research team)
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $2,500,000
Year Funded: 2023
Duration: 6
Funded by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

First year undergraduate nursing students’ perception of sense of belonging while transitioning from learning online environment to in-person.
Montague, J., Tsui, J., Kamstra-Copper, K., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (Co-investigators).
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $27,222
Year Funded: 2023
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Centennial College, Applied Research and Innovation Centre fund

Exploring strategies to enhance LGBTQIA+ migrant college/university students’ sense of belonging and well-being: A mixed-method community participatory arts-based project
Insight Development Grants
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $73,419
Year Funded: 2023
Duration: 2
Funded by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Strategies to support clinical nursing students requiring accommodations for physical disability: A scoping review
Seed Grant for a Jonna Briggs Institute Review
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $2500
Year Funded: 2024
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: The UVIC Centre for Evidence-Informed Nursing and Healthcare

Gender Affirming, Life-Affirming: Centering gender-independent, trans, nonbinary and intersex youth in puberty education with adaptive interactive media.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $360,000
Year Funded: 2021
Duration: 3
Funded by: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

Maximizing Formative and Summative Simulation Teaching and Assessment
Tavares, W., Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Co-applicant), and five other researchers.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $35,000
Year Funded: 2013
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Centennial College, Applied Research and Innovation Centre fund

Impact of being bullied and school connectedness on cigarette and e-cigarette smoking behaviour of sexual minority youth.
Cancer Risk Assessment in Youth Survey (CRAYS), (Principal Investigator Dr. Minaker).
Role: Collaborator
Year Funded: 2018
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Propel Centre for Population Health Impact, Waterloo University and University of Victoria

Interprofessional Positive Space Training to increase students’ knowledge and comfort with a diverse gender and sex community
Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Principle Investigator), McCulloch, T., & Bedard, G.
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $10,000
Year Funded: 2016
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Centennial College, Applied Research and Innovation Centre fund

Practical Nursing Students’ experiences and satisfaction with a peer Mentorship Program
Jacobs, S., Ng, S., Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Co-investigator), Atack, L., & Dell`Elce, C.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $10,000
Year Funded: 2013
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Centennial College, Applied Research and Innovation Centre fund

Perception of sense of belonging among third year nursing students in a distanced learning environment’, a mixed method study
Montague, Haghiri-Vijeh, R., J., Tsui, J., & Connell, M. (Co-investigators).
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $23,216
Year Funded: 2020
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Centennial College, Applied Research and Innovation Centre fund

Inequities in the access to HIV prevention and treatment for women in Ontario
Team Grant: HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research-LOI
Role: CoInvestigator
Amount funded: $100000
Year Funded: 2025
Duration: 1
Funded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Third year undergraduate nursing students’ perception of sense of belonging while transitioning from college to university in a collaborative nursing degree program
Montague, J., Tsui, J., Haghiri-Vijeh, R., & Connell, M. (Co-investigators).
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $8,924
Year Funded: 2019
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: Centennial College, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Clinic Mauve – Transforming integrated care and the health workforce for LGBTQIA+ migrant and racialized communities
Strengthening the Health Workforce for System Transformation Lee., E, and Hamila, A (co-PIs) et al. Haghiri-Vijeh., R. (co-applicant)
Role: CoInvestigator
Amount funded: $750,000
Year Funded: 2024
Duration: 3
Funded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Preparing undergraduate nursing students for licensing examination success: Redevelopment of existing nursing theory OERs
2024 TMU Libraries Open Education Resources (OER) Grants Metersky, K. (PI), Lin, T. (Undergraduate Student-Lead), Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (Co-PI), & Cosgrove, C. (MN Student Lead).
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount funded: $9,983
Year Funded: 2024
Duration: 1
Funded by: Other...
Other funding: 2024 TMU Libraries Open Education Resources (OER) Grant