Office of the Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies 2011/2012 Mobilizing Knowledge Competitions |
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Award |
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| Aid to Research-Related Events | To stimulate exchange and transfer of knowledge as well as support visibility and outreach initiatives as diverse as workshops, conference, lectures, visiting scholars/artists, publications, and exhibitions. There are two competitions per year (fall/spring). It is estimated that at least 30 grants will be awarded in 2011/2012. |
Up to $5,000. In special cases when properly justified, a higher amount can be considered. Matching funds (1:1) are required. |
May 11, 2012 | ||
| Seed/Accelerator Funding Program | The Seed/Accelerator Program aims at providing short-term support for research projects with a high potential to build new partnerships and attract external funding for continuation of the research. This program supports two types of projects: Seed funding supports the development of innovative early stage research/creation projects by providing funding for the initial phase of a project. Usually a short-term research project with the purpose of undertaking pilot studies, collecting and analyzing initial data, validating new methodologies or approaches, or developing new partnerships. Accelerator funding supports projects which already have secured some external funding. By adding the resources from the Accelerator funding to the existing funds, the project will be given a short-term boost and the opportunity to advance the initial stages of the research project. It is estimated that 40-50 projects will be awarded Seed/Accelerator funding in 11/12. |
This program has two streams:
Matching funds are not required for Seed projects. For Accelerator projects, existing funding is necessary. |
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| Stream 1 – Individual Cover Sheet Form |
Up to $7,000 | May 11, 2012 | |||
| Stream 2 – Team Cover Sheet Form |
Up to $15,000 | ||||
| Facility Optimization Program | To optimize research infrastructure by upgrading existing equipment and systems or adding complimentary small components or pieces. Upgrading existing equipment and systems will be given priority over new purchases. It is estimated that 10-15 grants will be awarded in 2011/2012. |
Up to $20,000
Matching funds (1:1) are required. |
May 11, 2012 | ||
The Strategic International Partnership Seed Funding Program (previously known as the Faculty Mobility Program) aims to build on faculty members’ international networks to build partnerships, providing opportunities for students and researchers to work with their colleagues abroad. Program guidelines for the 2011-2012 competitions are now available. The timeline for the program coincides with the other internal funding programs offered by the VPRGS.
In April, 2010, the Senate adopted two new policies which will guide the management and administration of Research Chairs and Research Units at Concordia. These university-wide principles are intended to ensure that research chairs and units are recognized, selected, and financed in a coherent and visionary manner to support and advance the academic and research priorities of the University.
Launched as a pilot program in 2009-2010, the Faculty Mobility Program aims to build on faculty members’ international networks to build partnerships, providing opportunities for students and researchers to work with their colleagues abroad. In the fall of 2010, the program will undergo a review by the International Advisory Committee. Revised program guidelines are expected to be announced later in the year and a competition will be held in the spring of 2011. The timeline for the program will coincide with the other internal funding programs offered by the VPRGS.
In order for research to grow at Concordia, a comprehensive plan to support research development is required. The creation of funding envelopes to support, encourage and nurture research funding acquisition and the research environment in-general is a necessary element of the plan. While the overall plan is being completed, however, initiatives must be taken and pilot projects introduced. This is the first in a series of such initiatives/proposals that will appear over the next several months.
Plan (download pdf)
In June 2007, the Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies convened a Committee to review the roles and responsibilities of the School of Graduate Studies. The Committee membership comprised Associate Deans from each of the Faculties and Schools, faculty members from each Faculty/School with experience in the administration of graduate programs, the Executive Director of Enrolment Services, the Executive Provost, the Associate Vice-President International and a graduate student. The final committee report is now available.
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This committee was struck in May 2007, as part of the University’s strategic planning exercise. Its mandate was to suggest a series of innovative initiatives (punctual actions, programs, policies, etc.) to address the new opportunities and challenges facing Concordia because of the rapidly increasing research intensity. The committee was co-chaired by Drs. Louise Dandurand and Camille Limoges (Retired Deputy Minister, Quebec Ministry of Research, Science and Technology). It was composed of nine other members: two from OVPRGS, five from the university’s four Faculties and two from external organizations.
After a thorough review of current best practices, policy documents and other relevant publications, several round-table meetings and two lengthy sessions dedicated exclusively to an extensive SWOT analysis, the committee tabled a report in August 2007 and proposed a set of enabling strategies, grouped under three overarching recommendations:
Page Title: Planning and Initiatives - Concordia University - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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