Invitation to the 2014 WSSR at Concordia University- Democratic Governance, Public Policy, and Research Methodology
Workshops on Social Science Research (WSSR) For the sixth year, Concordia University’s Workshops on Social Science Research (WSSR) are offering a series of short, intensive educational experiences and networking opportunities that allow participants to develop their critical thinking skills, make new contacts, and succeed as future decision makers. Several influential public figures and renowned academics […]
TECH-Ed Conference 2014: Call for Posters – Extended Deadline
TECH-Ed is a two-day multidisciplinary conference focusing on the understanding and use of technology in teaching and learning in higher education. The overarching goal of the conference is to explore optimal ways to enhance student engagement, achievement, and life-long learning through the use of education technologies. With an emphasis on collaboration and networking, the conference […]
Insight Grants
Sponsor: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Application deadlines:
- August 1: Registration for SPARC Insight Grant Internal Review (highly recommended).
- August 15: Deadline (mandatory) to submit online SSHRC’s Notice of Intent to apply.
- August 25: Deadline (optional) to submit your proposal to Robert Olaj in the OGPR & Danica Kell at SPARC for internal review.
Full proposals include:- MS Word versions of all required and optional attachments
- A system-generated PDF of the application (includes Summary, Budget, Response to Previous Critiques, CV, etc.)
- October 8: Deadline to submit application and Research Project Information Form to OGPR for administrative review (completeness, signatures and budget commitments only) and to secure Faculty RPIF sign-off (all faculty except those in KIN).
- October 10: Deadline to submit application online and for OGPR to provide UBC/ORS with your completed RPIF and a copy of your proposal.
- October 15: SSHRC national deadline.
Special notes: Applicants must file a Notice of Intent via the online forms system by August 15, 2014. Projects must fall under SSHRC’s Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines.
Instructions for securing internal signatures and e-submission to ORS will be announced closer to the deadline.
Attend The 9th IERG International Conference 2014
Imagination: The GREAT workhorse of Education Wednesday, July 2nd – Friday, July 4th, 2014 Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser University Vancouver, Canada This 3-day long conference is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with IERG members and other attendees from all over the world. This event creates an opportunity for networking, collaborating, sharing and building […]
Knowledge Synthesis Grant: Fall 2014 Competition
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Science, Knowledge Translation and Ethics Branch
Application deadlines:
- November 13: OGPR deadline for faculty-level signature.
- November 14: ORS deadline for institutional signature & e-approval
- November 17: CIHR national deadline
Special notes: For your application to be eligible, it must include at least two project leaders: one independent researcher and one knowledge user. CIHR strongly recommends that each team include a content expert, an expert in synthesis methods and an information scientist/librarian. Applications are submitted via ResearchNet and electronically approved and submitted to CIHR by ORS on behalf of the applicant.
Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action (2014-2015)
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Science, Knowledge Translation and Ethics Branch
Application deadlines:
- September 26: OGPR deadline for faculty level signature.
- September 29: ORS deadline for institutional signature & e-approval.
- October 1: CIHR national deadline.
Special notes: For your application to be eligible, it must include at least two project leaders: one independent researcher and one knowledge user. CIHR strongly recommends that each team include a content expert, an expert in synthesis methods and an information scientist/librarian. Applications are submitted via ResearchNet and electronically approved and submitted to CIHR by ORS on behalf of the applicant.
Vancouver Foundation Grants
Sponsor: Vancouver Foundation
Application deadlines:
- July 25: Letter of Intent deadline.
- September 12: Vancouver Foundation deadline.
Special Notes: Funding decisions will be made by mid-December 2014. The Vancouver Foundation does not support indirect costs. If you are considering applying please contact Heather Frost
Small Research Grants in Areas of Inquiry
Sponsor: The Spencer Foundation
Application deadlines:
- August 22: OGPR deadline for faculty-level signature.
- August 25: ORS deadline for institutional review and signature.
- August 28: Spencer foundation deadline (4 pm CST).
Special Notes: The Spencer Foundation specifies that budgets of less than $50,000 may not include indirect costs. If you are considering applying please contact Heather Frost.
Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute Community Support (Summer 2014 Competition)
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes for Health Research’s (CIHR) Institutes and Initiatives
Application deadlines:
- August 13: OGPR deadline for faculty-level signature.
- August 14: ORS deadline.
- August 18: CIHR national deadline.
Special notes: Applicant must upload signed signature pages and submit the final application via ResearchNet.
Connections Grants
Sponsor: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Application deadlines:
- July 29: Deadline to submit application and RPIF to OGPR for completeness review (only) and Faculty signature.
- July 30: Deadline to submit online your application to ORS.
- August 1: SSHRC national deadline (next rounds: Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1).
Special notes: See above for requisite 50% matching requirement. Applicants/project directors or Co-Applicants on any project funded through a SSHRC Connection Grant that is still active are not eligible to apply for an individual Connection Grant. Co-Applicants for Connections Grants (only) may be from non-academic organizations.