Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/insight_development_grants-subventions_de_developpem
Sponsor/Award: SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITIES RSRCH COUNCIL - INSIGHT DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - 2016 WINTER COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $7K - $75K FOR UP TO 2 YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Jan 27, 2016
Sponsor's: Feb 03, 2016

Subject Areas:
Description:

Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. The grants enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. Funding is provided for short-term research development projects, of up to two years, proposed by individuals or teams.

SSHRC continues to recognize the value of research throughout all of the social sciences and humanities, as well as in its current priority areas. Applicants are asked to indicate in their application form whether their research falls within one of SSHRC's priority areas. Please see guidelines for greater detail.

Application Details:

Proposed projects may involve, but are not limited to, the following types of research activities: case studies; pilot initiatives; and critical analyses of existing research. Please visit the sponsor's website for full program details.

The maximum value of an Insight Development Grant is $75,000 over one to two years. A minimum budget of $7,000 in at least one of the years is required. Applicants must complete the application form in accordance with SSHRC's guidelines.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Kilianski,Louise

Sponsor Contacts:

INSIGHTDEVELOPMENT@SSHRC-CRSH.GC.CA
350 ALBERT STREET
P.O. BOX 1610
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada
613 992-3145