The ADF New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards are intended to support research initiatives for individuals, disciplinary teams and cross disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teams. Applications for both the Major and Small Grant competitions are invited from faculty of all disciplines. Please contact your Faculty or Research Development & Services for details.
Effective 2010, the Academic Development Fund program has been transferred from the Secretariat's office to Western's Research Development & Services office.
*Scroll down to find Small Grants Competition on this webpage.
The purpose of the New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards for Major Grants is to promote the academic development of the University by providing seed funds for new research and scholarly initiatives. The Major Grant competitions are intended to support Special Projects and are not for the support or maintenance of existing or ongoing programs.
Major Grants Application - changes effective September 1, 2012
ROLA Proposal *Under ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND on Funding Opportunities page
Internal program applications are to be processed through Research Development & Services, and are to be accompanied by a completed ROLA Proposal. If you require assistance with ROLA, please contact the Help Desk at rolahelp@uwo.ca or call ext. 83136.
Indirect costs are not supported by this program.
Final Report - due no later than 6 months after grant termination.
Florence Lourdes, Internal Grants Coordinator
Email: internalgrants@uwo.ca
Tel: 519-661-2111 x84500
The New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards for Small Grants are supported by the Academic Development Fund and are intended to promote research projects of modest scope. These awards include seed money, one-time requests and projects of short duration.
Overarching Internal Grant Program Guidelines
Program Specific Guidelines for Small Grants - changes effective September 1, 2012
Small Grants Application - changes effective September 1, 2012
ROLA Proposal *Under ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND on Funding Opportunities page
Internal program applications are to be processed through Research Development & Services, and are to be accompanied by a completed ROLA Proposal. If you require assistance with ROLA, please contact the Help Desk at rolahelp@uwo.ca or call ext. 83136.
Indirect costs are not supported by this program.
Final Report - due no later than 3 months after grant termination.
Florence Lourdes, Internal Grants Coordinator
Email: internalgrants@uwo.ca
Tel: 519-661-2111 x84500
