Sponsor
SSHRC with funding support from Genome Canada
Program
Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Shifting Dynamics of Privilege and Marginalization
Description
SSHRC is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on the topic of shifting dynamics of privilege and marginalization. Genome Canada has joined SSHRC as a funding partner for this call and is seeking social sciences and humanities insights on issues related to genomics. The outcome of this knowledge synthesis grant will help to inform policy and decision-making across sectors and help to ensure a cohesive, equitable and just Canadian society.
Shifting Dynamics of Privilege and Marginalization is one of 16 global future challenges identified through SSHRC’s Imagining Canada’s Future initiative.
This Knowledge Synthesis Grants funding opportunity is informed and shaped by cross-sectoral and diverse perspectives, including subject matter experts, policy leaders and community leaders and Genome Canada’s fall 2021 Future of Genomics dialogue series.
Eligibility
Subject matter
Most SSHRC funding is awarded through open competitions. Proposals can involve any disciplines, thematic areas, approaches or subject areas eligible for SSHRC funding. See the guidelines on subject matter eligibility for more information.
Projects whose primary objective is curriculum development are not eligible for funding under this funding opportunity.
Knowledge Synthesis Grants are not intended to support original research. Rather, they are intended to support the synthesis of existing research knowledge and the identification of knowledge gaps. This call is particularly focused on the state of research produced over the past 10 years.
In support of the objectives above, Knowledge Synthesis Grants will help identify roles that the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including Indigenous rights holders, can play in developing and implementing robust policies, best practices and tools.
Successful applicants will be expected to do the following:
- complete a synthesis report (maximum 40 pages) and two-page evidence brief within six months of receiving the grant;
- participate in a virtual kick-off webinar (tentatively scheduled for May 2023); and
- participate in a virtual knowledge mobilization forum six months after the grant has been awarded (tentatively scheduled for November 2023) to share research findings with community practitioners and knowledge users in various sectors. Further details on the forum will be shared with successful applicants when finalized.
Applicants
Applications can be submitted by an individual researcher or a team of researchers (consisting of one applicant and one or more co-applicants and/or collaborators).
Co-applicants
Individuals (including postdoctoral researchers) are eligible to be co-applicants if they are formally affiliated with any of the following:
- Canadian: eligible postsecondary institution; not-for-profit organization; philanthropic foundation; think tank; or municipal, territorial or provincial government; or
- International: postsecondary institution.
Funding Availability
Up to 30 grants may be awarded, of which up to seven will be awarded to genomics-related Knowledge Synthesis Grants.
Maximum Project Value
$30,000
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
One year.
Knowledge mobilization activities (that is, conference presentations and outreach activities) can take place throughout the year. All synthesis reports must be completed by October 2023, prior to the virtual forum.
Special Notes
By applying for this funding opportunity, successful applicants consent to SSHRC sharing the resulting synthesis reports and evidence briefs with other interested organizations and individuals. This does not in any way limit how researchers may otherwise publish or use the results of their research.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes | |
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Internal Deadline | PI to submit a signed OR-5 form along with a copy of the full application to: research.services@uoguelph.ca Please select 'submit' on the SSHRC Portal on or before the internal deadline. | ||
External Deadline |
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How to Apply
Applicants must complete the application form in accordance with the accompanying instructions.