Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Overview of Funding Opportunities within the Insight Program Spring 2012
Download ReportTranscript Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Overview of Funding Opportunities within the Insight Program Spring 2012
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Overview of Funding Opportunities within the Insight Program Spring 2012 Scope of Presentation Part 1: Program Architecture Renewal Part 2: Funding Stream - Formal Partnerships Connection Grants Partnership Development Grants Partnership Grants Part 3: Funding Stream - Individuals and Small Teams Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants Insight Grants NOI - NEW! Application and evaluation processes Tips and questions 2 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Program Architecture Renewal Program Architecture Renewal Goals: greater overall program coherence; simplified application process; flexible funding options for individuals and teams; new approach to multidisciplinarity. 4 Funding Opportunities by Program Program Insight Connection Mechanism Individuals & Teams Insight Development Grants Connection Grants Insight Grants Partnerships Partnership Development Grants Partnership Grants Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Funding Stream - Formal Partnerships Funding Stream - Formal Partnerships Connection Grants Partnership Development Grants Partnership Grants What are Connection Grants? Available through the Connection Program. Supports events and outreach activities geared toward shortterm, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating. May serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects potentially eligible for funding through other SSHRC funding opportunities. 8 Connection Grants: Supported Events/Activities Events may be face-to-face (e.g., workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes) or involve virtual interaction. Outreach activities may include, but are not limited to: • adaptation of texts or presentations for different audiences; • development of policy briefs, knowledge syntheses, scoping reviews, and articles for print or online publication; • virtual networking; • media events, press conferences or public debates; • artistic exhibits, performances or festivals; • development/use of interactive technologies, audio-visual products or software, and/or educational aids, instruments or equipment. 9 Connection Grants: Features Applicant: Principal investigator Duration: 1 year (no automatic extension) Value: $7,000 to $50,000, with higher amounts considered on an exceptional basis Application process: One-stage application (continuous intake from April 2012, with results announced normally within eight weeks from the date that SSHRC confirms receipt of the application) 10 What is a Partnership? A bilateral or multilateral formal collaboration agreement between an applicant and one or more partners. Partnerships must include: − At least one Canadian postsecondary institution. − At least one partner beyond the institution or organization administering the grant funds. Partnerships may be between academic institutions only, or between one or more academic institutions and one or more non-academic partners. Partnerships with non-academic institutions are welcome but not mandatory. These partners agree and commit to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals for mutual benefit. Partners must provide evidence attesting to the commitment that has been agreed upon. 11 Partnership Approaches Disciplinary and interdisciplinary research partnerships Cross-sector co-creation of knowledge and understanding Networks for research and/or related activities Partnered knowledge mobilization Partnered research centres (**PG Only**) Partnered Chairs (**PG Only**) Note: Applicants are in no way limited to these approaches, and are welcome to combine some of the features. 12 Participants Two categories of individual participants for Partnership Funding Opportunities: co-applicant and collaborator Co-applicants may be individuals from any of the following: Canadian: Postsecondary institutions; not-for-profit organizations; philanthropic foundations; think tanks; and municipal, territorial or provincial governments. International: Postsecondary institutions. Collaborators may be individuals from any of the following types of organizations: Canadian or international: Postsecondary institutions; not-for-profit organizations; public sector or private sector organizations; philanthropic foundations; think tanks; and municipal, territorial, provincial or federal governments. Note: Individuals from the private sector or federal government may only participate as collaborators. 13 Partners An organization that participates actively in a formal partnership and contributes in a meaningful way to the success of the endeavour Partners are expected to support the activities of the formal partnership by sharing in intellectual leadership or providing expertise. The partner is also expected to provide cash and/or in-kind contributions A partner must be an organization, not an individual Partner organizations are required, for administrative purposes, to identify an individual who will act as a contact person Note: The partner contact person cannot also be participating on the grant (i.e., co-applicant, collaborator). Cash and In-Kind Contributions − For the Partnership Development Grants and Partnership Grants funding opportunities, a cash and/or in-kind contribution from partners and the host institution is mandatory. This contribution reflects the meaningful collaboration and involvement of partners and the host institution. PDG: Secure cash and/or in-kind contributions during life of grant. While there is no minimum contribution, the applicant and partners are expected to demonstrate that a formal partnership exists or will be developed PG-LOI Stage: Applicants are expected to include a plan to secure a minimum of 35 per cent additional resources during the life of the grant (4-7 years). PG-Formal Stage: Applicants are required to demonstrate they have already begun to confirm the 35 per cent minimum additional cash and/or in-kind contributions, and indicate how they will secure the remaining resources during the life of the grant. A minimum contribution of 35 per cent must be confirmed by the mid-term evaluation of the project. 15 What are Partnership Development Grants? To foster new partnership activities (research and/or knowledge mobilization) involving existing and/or potential partners; or To design and test new partnership approaches that may result in best practices or models that can be adapted by others or scaled up at a regional, national, or international level. Partnership Development Grants: Features Applicant: Principal investigator Duration: 1 to 3 years Value: $75,000 to $200,000 Institutional and partner contributions: Cash and/or in-kind contributions must be secured during life of the grant, however there is no minimum contribution Application process: One-stage application What are Partnership Grants? − Intended to provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over 4 to 7 years − Advance research and/or knowledge mobilization in the SSH through mutual co-operation and sharing of intellectual leadership, as well as through resources as evidenced by cash and/or in-kind contributions 18 Partnership Grants: Features Applicant: Institution Duration: 4 to 7 years Value: Typically $500,000 to $2.5 million but lower or higher amounts can be requested Minimum contributions: Cash or in-kind contributions equal to a minimum of 35% of SSHRC funding over the life of the grant are required Two-stage application process: o Letter of Intent o Formal Application CFI-LOF (PG only) Weighting of Criteria Connection Grants Partnership Development Grants Partnership Grants (both LOI and Formal) Challenge 40% 50% 40% Feasibility 30% 20% 30% Capability 30% 30% 30% Committee Structure Number of committee members is a function of applications received. We ensure that work distribution is equitable and reasonable. Committee members are chosen to cover a broad range of disciplines and expertise/experience with respect to partnership based research and governance We invite committee members from multiple sectors to ensure representation of: academia, private sector, government, not-for-profit organizations, etc. Partnership Funding Opportunity Results Partnership Grants - 2011 • 151 eligible (LOI) applications • 35 invited to submit a formal proposal, 34 submitted • 71% primarily related to objectives of Insight • 29% primarily related to objectives of Connection • Approximately, a total of 390 (36%) partnerships were proposed with the not-forprofit sector, 358 (33%) with post-secondary institutions, and 138 (8%) with provincial governments • Formal Stage: 25 proposals were funded Partnership Development Grants - 2011 • 153 eligible applications • 63 proposals funded • 52% primarily related to objectives of Insight • 48% primarily related to objectives of Connection • Partners from all sectors but primarily not-for-profit and public/government; evidence of willingness to collaborate internationally Partnership Program Contact Information For all inquiries, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Tel.: 613-943-1007 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Funding Stream - Individuals and Small Teams Funding Stream - Individuals and Small Teams Insight Development Grants Insight Grants Insight Development Grants Overall Objectives: To support research in its initial stages (New or Regular Scholars) To enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches, and/or ideas (may include case studies, pilot initiatives, and critical analyses of existing research) Insight Development Grants - Features Applicant: Principal Investigator alone or in a team; New and Regular Scholars Duration: 1 to 2 years Value: $7,000 to $75,000 Funding: 50% of budgetary envelope for New Scholars Process: One-stage application Deadline: February 2013 27 Insight Development Grants - Applicants New Scholars: • must not have received a grant through any SSHRC funding opportunity as principal investigator or project director In addition, must meet at least one of the following: • have completed the highest degree no more than five years before the competition deadline (SSHRC considers only the date of completion of the first doctorate); or • have held a tenured or tenure-track university appointment for less than five years; or • have held a university appointment, but never a tenure-track position (in the case of institutions that offer tenure-track positions); or • have had their careers significantly interrupted or delayed for family reasons. Insight Development Grants Applicants (cont’d) New Scholars – Research: • Grants are developmental in the sense that they offer New Scholars the opportunity for career development. • Research may be new or may build upon graduate work. 29 Insight Development Grants Applicants (cont’d) Regular Scholars - Definition: • Have established or have had the time and opportunity to establish a record of research achievement. Regular Scholars - Research: • Novelty of research more significant for Regular Scholars. Must clearly demonstrate how proposed research differs from previous research. • Enables them to work in new areas, in new ways, to do pilot studies, etc., without being penalized for lack of experience. Insight Grants – Objectives to support research proposed by scholars and judged worthy of funding by their peers and/or other experts to provide opportunities for the training of future researchers to contribute to the advancement of theory and/or methodology to support disciplinary and multidisciplinary research activities to promote knowledge mobilization within and beyond the academic community Insight Grants – Features Application process: Two-stage application Mandatory NOI: August 15, 2012; form available on June 15, 2012 - NEW! Full application: October 15, 2012; form available on August 16, 2012 NEW! Applicant: Principal Investigator alone or in a team Duration: 3 to 5 years Value: $7,000 to $500,000 (maximum $200,000 in a given year) Funding: No separate envelope for New Scholars Evaluation Criteria Challenge – Aim and importance of the endeavour Feasibility - The plan to achieve excellence Capability - The expertise to succeed Weighting of Criteria Insight Development Grants Insight Grants Challenge 50% 40% Feasibility 20% 20% Capability 30% 40% Specific Evaluation Criteria (Insight Grants) 1. Challenge—The aim and importance of the endeavour (40%): • • • • • originality, significance and expected contribution to knowledge; appropriateness of the literature review; appropriateness of the theoretical approach or framework; appropriateness of the methods/approach; quality of training and mentoring to be provided to students, emerging scholars and other highly qualified personnel, and opportunities for them to contribute; and potential influence and impact within and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community. • 2. Feasibility—The plan to achieve excellence (20%): • • • • • probability of effective and timely attainment of the research objectives; appropriateness of the requested budget, and justification of proposed costs; indications of financial and in-kind contributions from other sources, where appropriate; quality of knowledge mobilization plans, including for effective knowledge dissemination, knowledge exchange and engagement within and/or beyond the research community; and strategies and timelines for the design and conduct of the activity/activities proposed. 3. Capability—The expertise to succeed (40%): • quality, quantity and significance of past experience and published outputs of the applicant and any team members relative to their roles in the project and their respective stages of career; evidence of contributions such as commissioned reports, professional practice, public discourse, public policies, products and services, development of talent, experience in collaboration, etc.; and potential to make future contributions. • • Adjudication Components There are two basic adjudication components : committee/committee member evaluations. external assessments Their use is tailored according to the specific funding opportunity as described in the chart below. Adjudication Insight Development Grants Type of Adjudication Committee Thematic and/or Multidisciplinary and/or Disciplinary Insight Grants Thematic and/or Multidisciplinary and/or Disciplinary Number of Readers 3 2 or 3 Use of External Assessments NO 2 or 3 Adjudication Committees Emphasis on Multidisciplinary/Multisectoral committees Expertise drawn from the academic community, and the public, private, and/or not-for-profit sectors, as appropriate • • • Why? Follows general research trends Blue Ribbon Panel recommendations Helps fulfill goals of simplicity and flexibility Insight and Insight Development Grants: Research Groups at the Application Stage Group 1: History; medieval studies; classics; literature; fine arts; philosophy; religious studies; and related fields Group 2: Anthropology; archaeology; linguistics; translation; political science; public administration; law; criminology; geography; urban planning and environmental studies; and related fields Group 3: Business and management; economics; and related fields Group 4: Sociology; demography; communication studies; journalism; media studies; gender studies; cultural studies; library and information science; and related fields Group 5: Education, psychology; social work; career guidance; and related fields 39 Committee structure Each broad group will be subdivided on an as-needed basis into: Disciplinary, multidisciplinary or thematic (priority area) committees. For each application, SSHRC staff look at: First priority area, group selected, primary discipline Note: if a priority area is selected, your application may be directed to a thematic committee 40 Committee Members Committee members are above all selected for their expertise. We also seek balance in terms of: • • • • university size (small, medium, and large) geographical region language gender Number of members is a function of applications received. Balancing quality of peer review with sustainable committee workload and efficiency. Committee Members as Readers Minimum of two Optional cross-committee evaluation For multi- or interdisciplinary proposals to be reviewed by a Reader from another discipline, applicants must tick the multidisciplinary evaluation box on the form, and indicate secondary and tertiary disciplines and areas of research, and include a rationale Applications will go to the committee most suited to its primary focus/discipline Additional expertise of a member from another committee will be sought, when deemed necessary (and available) Readers are assigned based on expertise and suitability External Assessments SSHRC will seek but cannot guarantee two external assessments per application Suggested Assessors Seek to avoid conflicts of interest and therefore assessments from: • • • • • • • a close friend a relative a research collaborator an institutional colleague a student previously under the applicant’s supervision a person with whom the applicant is involved in a dispute a person with whom the applicant is involved in a partnership Preparing the Insight Grant Application • • • • • Notification of Intent to Apply for an IG - New! Identification Participants Joint initiatives Research Activity (Disciplines, Priority Areas, Research Creation NEW!) NOI - One-page Summary - New! • • • the objectives of the research the proposed methodology; and the anticipated significance and impact of the proposed research. Application Modules • • • • • • • • • Application composition: SSHRC CV for applicant, co-applicants, and collaborators, with mandatory attachments Application Modules (modules with page limits to be included as attachments): Identification Participants Joint initiatives (CFI, SPRI, Kanishka Project) Research Activity Response to Previous Critiques (1 p.) Request for Multidisciplinary Evaluation (1 p.) Summary of Proposed Research (1 p.) Detailed Description (6 pp.) 45 Application Modules (cont’d) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • List of References (10 p.) Knowledge Mobilization Plan (1 p.) Research Team, Student Training, Previous Output (4 p.) Budget - Funds Requested from SSHRC Budget Justification (2 p.) Funds from Other Sources Research Contributions (4 p.) Intended Outcomes of Proposed Activities Environmental Impact (Appendix A) CEEA Pre-screening (Appendix B) Sport Participation Research Initiative (Statement of Relevance; 1 p.) Statement of Alignment (1 p.) - with priority areas, two maximum Suggested Assessors Exclusion of Potential Assessors Application Modules (cont’d) General Considerations • do not submit a “premature” proposal; project must be quite fully worked out and feasible present a well-written and carefully crafted proposal; edit and proofread; consider its tone • CV(s) • • organize your publications as per the instructions; indicate refereed items and those stemming from previous SSHRC grants avoid “inflating” the CV career interruptions/special circumstances Response to Previous Critiques • opportunity to justify a choice made with regard to research plan, perhaps Summary of Proposed Research • much-used page; be clear, thorough, and use accessible language • Application Modules (cont’d) Detailed Description • • provide clear and precise objectives: why are you doing the research? why is it important? include complete literature review that serves to situate what you will be doing and why outline theoretical or conceptual framework ensure methodology makes sense in terms of objectives and personnel involved explain all key terms and concepts, use plain language Description of team/student training plans • • Outline each person’s role and the amount of their time devoted to project (in %); members are assessed in terms of what they are to do no clear advantage with team applications; success rates no different Outcomes • Summary of expected outcomes and a list of scholarly benefits, social benefits and the targeted audiences. Budget and Budget justification (part of Feasibility Score) • be reasonable and justify proposed expenditures read Tri-council Financial Administration Guide and checklist of eligible and ineligible expenses in advance budget should clearly relate to research objectives Describe the financial and in-kind contributions from other sources- New! • • • • • • Submitting Your Application Leave enough time! Complete all mandatory fields Attach all mandatory electronic uploads (to the application) Ensure that you have attached the right documents; Ensure all co-applicants and collaborators (i.e., participants with SSHRC CVs) have submitted their "Accept Invitation Form" Verify and correct data until the “Verification Report” indicates successful verification Click the "Submit" button (Submit to Research Administrator) for institutional approval PhD students and postdoctoral researchers may submit their applications directly to SSHRC Feedback Provided Applicants receive: • • • • Notice of Decision Scores allocated by adjudication committees external assessments summary of the adjudication committee's comments (if applicable) • committee statistics Statistics - First Insight Competition Insight Development Grants − − − − − 939 eligible applications; Applicants applied to one of the five broad research areas; 12 committees subsequently created based on disciplines implicated in the proposals and on applicants’ request for priority areas; Results in early June; The preliminary budget of the competition is of $10 million over two years. Co-operative Funding Arrangements Sport Participation Research Initiative • funding for policy-relevant research related to Canadians’ participation in sport • Final selection by Sport Canada from the applications that were placed in the “recommended but not funded” (4A) list • interested applicants must select "Sport Participation Research Initiative" from the drop-down list on the Insight Grant application form Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Infrastructure Funding • infrastructure funding possible through CFI’s Leaders Opportunity Fund • requests and enquiries should be directed to CFI • interested applicants must select "Canada Foundation for Innovation Leaders Opportunity Fund" from the appropriate drop-down list on the Insight Grant application form Co-operative Funding (cont’d) Kanishka Project New! • Collaboration between SSHRC and Public Safety Canada • For research on pressing questions for Canada related to terrorism and counter-terrorism • Over the five-year life of the Kanishka project, up to $3.7M will be dedicated to the Insight Development and Insight Grants and to the Partnership Development and Partnership Grants funding opportunities 53 Multiple Applications Applicants may not apply for an Insight Grant and an Insight Development Grant within the same calendar year as Principal Investigator This means: • A researcher who applied for an Insight Development Grant in February 2012 may not apply for an Insight Grant in October 2012 • A researcher who applies for an Insight Grant in October 2012, may apply for an Insight Development Grant in February 2013, provided that the objectives of the research are different Multiple Applications (cont’d) Grant Retention: • • • A researcher cannot hold an SRG grant and an IG grant at the same time; a researcher can hold an SRG grant and an IDG grant at the same time, provided that the objectives are different There is no limit to the number of applications on which a researcher may be listed as a co-applicant or collaborator A researcher who received a Sport Canada grant may apply for an IG this fall provided that the application is for a project with different objectives. S/he will not be eligible for another Sport Canada grant as two such grants cannot be held at the same time Re-application: • If you have a grant, you may re-apply to the same funding opportunity in the final year Please refer to SSHRC’s Regulations Regarding Multiple Applications for more information. SSHRC policy statement on Part VII (Section 41) of the Official Languages Act − − − − − − All federal organizations must “take positive measures to enhance the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada; support and assist their development; and to foster the full recognition and use of both English and French in Canadian society (OLA, section 41) Draft of SSHRC’s policy statement as a best practice after consultation (final approval by June) Consensus on the support of excellence Focus on communications and engagement with postsecondary institutions serving Official Language Minority Communities to support equitable access Representation on committees Oversight structure 56 Important Deadlines Internal university deadline – contact your research office! Insight Grants NOI – August 15, 2012 Insight Grants full application- October 15, 2012 Insight Development Grants - February 1, 2013 Connection Grants: Continuous intake from April 2012 Contacts and Useful Information On applying for and holding multiple applications: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/policiespolitiques/multiple_apps-demandes_multiples-eng.aspx Institutional eligibility: For postsecondary institutions or not-forprofit organizations that are not yet eligible yet wish to administer SSHRC grants. Contact: [email protected] Tri-council financial admin guide: http://www.nserccrsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/FinancialAdminGuideGuideAdminFinancier/index_eng.asp Sports Participation Research Initiative: http://www.sshrccrsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/sport_caneng.aspx CFI infrastructure funding: http://www.innovation.ca/OurFunds/CFIFunds/LeadersOpportunityFu nd Research Portfolio Program Officers Group 1: History; medieval studies; classics; literature; fine arts; philosophy; religious studies; and related fields Bruneau, Suzanne [email protected] 613-944-5327 *Contact for Research Creation Dagenais, Suzanne [email protected] 613-943-1147 Research Portfolio Program Officers Group 2: Anthropology; archaeology; linguistics; translation; political science; public administration; law; criminology; geography; urban planning and environmental studies; and related fields Anderson, Lorraine [email protected] 613-947-4233 Pepe, Alan [email protected] 613-992-6993 Research Portfolio Program Officers Group 3: Business and management; economics; and related fields Bidas, Fatima [email protected] 613-943-1560 Meda, Chantal [email protected] 613-947-2094 Simard, François [email protected] 613-995-7129 Research Portfolio Program Officers Group 4: Sociology; demography; communication studies; journalism; media studies; gender studies; cultural studies; library and information science; and related fields Lebrun, Luc [email protected] 613-992-5146 Nicholls, Sarah [email protected] 613-992-5127 Sweetland, Stephanie [email protected] 613-996-5794 Research Portfolio Program Officers cont’d Group 5: Education, psychology; social work; and related fields Emery, Patricia [email protected] 613-992-8206 McPherson, Terry Lee [email protected] 613-947-2089 Sénécal, Isabelle [email protected] 613-992-5147 Truchon, Geneviève [email protected] 613-947-3973