Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until August 15. UBC RPIFs and a copy of the proposal must be submitted to Robert Olaj in the Faculty of Education’s Office of Research in Education (ORE) one day before submission to the University.
See https://sparc.ubc.ca/announcement/new-ssh-partnership-funding-opportunity for guidelines and application requirements.
Questions? Contact Erica Machulak at UBC’s SPARC office.
The Fostering Research Partnerships Fund (FRPF) is a pilot program to support early conversations between researchers and potential non-academic partners (public, private, and not-for-profit organizations) to pursue opportunities for collaboration. While researchers from any Faculty may apply, only projects that advance the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) will be funded.
Applications will be evaluated based on the merit of the question or challenge to be addressed and the specificity of the plans for engagement with the partner organization. Engagement may include—but is not limited to—activities such as brainstorming lunches, workshops, and travel to communities.
The SSH research community has noted a gap in support to build relationships and co-create funding proposals—these $2-4K GRF grants are meant to help to fill that gap with low-barrier funding for engagement activities.
Deadline: Applications will be adjudicated on a rolling basis until August 15, 2019.
Maximum Grant Amount: $4,000
Maximum Grant Length: 1 Year (no extensions will be given)
Priorities and Eligibility
First priority will be given to applicants who do not hold Partnership Engage Grant (PEG) or Partnership Development Grant (PDG) funding. Second priority will be given to current PEG holders who are seeking to build new research partnerships. Third priority will be given to current PDG holders who are seeking to build new research partnerships. Current holders of Partnership Grants (Stage 1 or 2) are not eligible to apply.
Before or during the engagement activity, all successful applicants must meet with SPARC to discuss potential avenues for future funding. Please note that FRPF is meant to fund early engagement with potential partners and, as such, funding will not be extended beyond the grant end date.
