Call for Applications: Alberta-Saskatchewan Research Collaboration Grant 2018

KIAS and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity (ICCC) are inviting proposals for a joint research team building grant opportunity for teams at both the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan. Application deadline: April 16th, 2018.

8 February 2018

The Kule Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity (ICCC) announce a joint research team building grant opportunity for teams at both the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan. This opportunity is designed to encourage the formation of research teams spanning both universities.

Deadline: April 16th, 2018

Value: $10,000 ($5,000 at UofA and $5,000 at UofS) for a period of up to 18 months.

Applications should include:

  • Title and discussion of the research focus (150 word maximum)
  • The names of the UofA PI and the UofS PI
  • Names of team members at the two universities and a brief discussion of how their expertise advances the work of the team
  • Discussion of research objectives, activities that will be undertaken, and outcomes (2 page maximum)
  • Brief budget that is directly connected to research plans
Applications to be successful should:
  • Include a team of full-time faculty at both the UofA and the UofS. The purpose of this opportunity is to encourage collaboration between researchers at our two universities.
  • Include at least one face-to-face meeting at the UofA and/or the UofS
  • Be for research of national or international significance. Be in an area of research in the Social Sciences, Humanities, or Fine Arts

Applications will be adjudicated by a Joint Research Committee and only one team will be supported per year. Applicants will be informed by the beginning of May.

How to apply: Applications are due April 16th and can be submitted via email to kias@ualberta.ca. Note to UAlberta PIs: Please complete and attach RSO's "Request New Application" form with the proposal (you will need to check with your Research Facilitator to make sure you also follow RSO's internal review deadline).