Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies
Faculty Research Grant Program
Deadline: February 29, 2012
The Centre Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan (the “Centre”) is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at promoting research and graduate training in the areas of justice and forensic behavioural sciences. Demands have, and continue to emerge, at the municipal, provincial and national levels for scholarly activity pertaining to the criminal justice system. These demands include the need for research, training and evaluation concerning the law and justice systems, personnel and inmates, crime prevention, conflict resolution, and community health issues as informed and impacted by correctional services.
The Centre is pleased to invite applications for faculty research awards, made possible through funding support from the Correctional Service Canada, Saskatchewan Corrections Public Safety and Policing, and various internal University of Saskatchewan sources. The purpose of these awards is to fund small projects that will enable researchers to better position their research for success at provincial and national funding levels. The total amount of funding available for this competition is $20,000. It is anticipated that individual awards will be in the $5,000 to $7,000 range; however, applications up to a maximum of $15,000 may be considered.
The deadline for receipt of applications is February 29, 2012 with results to be announced by the end of March, 2012.
The Centre will accept submissions from any University of Saskatchewan faculty member whose research proposal investigates a law, crime, justice and/or corrections topic from a social science, health science, legal, management or interdisciplinary perspective. Only one submission per faculty member will be considered per competition, although a particular individual may be named as Principal Investigator on one submission and Co-investigator on another. Researchers may receive funding on a yearly basis, provided an application was submitted to a provincial or national funding agency in the previous year on the work that has already received funding from the Forensic Initiative.
Consideration will be given to all submissions but funding is competitive and will be granted based on the following criteria: the importance and relevance of questions being addressed, the potential theoretical contribution to an understanding of criminal behaviour and other justice-related phenomena, the potential practical contribution to the criminal justice system and its member
agencies and stakeholders, including offenders and victims, relevance to Saskatchewan and/or the prairie region, relevance to a provincial or national funding program to which the researcher
intends to submit an application in the next 12 months, plans to ensure effective knowledge translation, the soundness and practicality of the proposal, and the potential value for money.
The proposal must include (all pages must be numbered):
1. Title of the research project;
2. Brief summary of the research (up to 5 pages) presented in accordance with the following topics: background issue(s), synopsis of relevant research, rationale for the research, research question(s), methodology, data analysis, other agency/organization involvement/approval, and potential implications/impact of the research;
3. Proposed budget for the research with justification of expenses, a statement of request specifying the amount of financial resources that are being requested, and a disclosure about any other potential or existing sources of funding;
4. Projected timeframe in which the research will be completed;
5. Dissemination or communication plan;
6. Statement of commitment to apply for provincial or national funding within the
next 12 months and explanation of how the present proposal will improve the
external funding application;
7. Brief biographies of the principal investigator and all co-investigators (up to one
half page per person);
8. References;
9. Documentation that supplements the research summary may be included in
Appendices (e.g., sample questionnaires, focus group questions, survey instruments, interview protocols, solicitation announcements, consent forms, correspondence with criminal justice agencies and stakeholders).
Incomplete proposals will be returned to the applicant without review.
Submissions must be signed by the applicant, any co-applicants and their respective Department Heads (if applicable), and Deans or Associate Deans. A copy of the ethics application and Research Ethics Board approval is not required with the submission, but per University policy, will be required before funding is released.
Grant applications will be reviewed by an Awards Committee, made up of a minimum of three (3) members, selected annually from among the members and affiliated faculty of the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies and its various contributors.
Successful applicants must abide by the policies and regulations of the University of Saskatchewan regarding the use of research funds. In addition, award recipients will be required to submit an annual summary of their expenditures in order for the Centre to meet its own external reporting requirements. Grant funds may not be used to provide honoraria or release time stipends for the Principal Investigator or Co-investigators.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ronda Appell, Coordinator, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies Tel: 966-2687 Fax: 966-6007 ronda.appell@usask.ca
Applications should be directed to:
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies 9 Campus Drive, Room 110B Arts University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
SSHRC has released the application form for this year's Partnership Development Grant. The details are available here:
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_development_grants-bourses_partenariat_developpement-eng.aspx
The Partnership Development Grant funds research activities between new or established partnerships to:
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_development_grants-bourses_partenariat_developpement-eng.aspx
The Partnership Development Grant funds research activities between new or established partnerships to:
- develop research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities, including knowledge mobilization and the meaningful involvement of students and new scholars, by fostering new partnerships for research and related activities involving existing and/or potential partners; or
- design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that may result in best practices or models that either can be adapted by others or have the potential to be scaled up to a regional, national or international level
Friday, August 19, 2011
Canadian Bar Association Law for the Future Fund
The Canadian Bar Law for the Future Fund (LFFF) has grants available for innovative projects in the field of law.
Projects eligible for consideration must be of national interest and/or of benefit to the general public and must be in at least one of the following fields:
The Canadian Bar Law for the Future Fund
865 Carling Avenue - Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8
To be considered, applications must include the following documents:
For more information, e-mail Robyn Lalonde.
Projects eligible for consideration must be of national interest and/or of benefit to the general public and must be in at least one of the following fields:
- legal research
- legal education
- legislation and law reform
- administration of justice
- Grant Application Form (.pdf)
The Canadian Bar Law for the Future Fund
865 Carling Avenue - Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8
To be considered, applications must include the following documents:
- federal charitable registration number;
- organization's budget for the current and preceding years;
- audited financial statement for organization;
- brief history and purposes of organization;
- list of Board of Directors of organization.
For more information, e-mail Robyn Lalonde.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies Faculty Research Grant Program
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies
Faculty Research Grant Program (supported by Correctional Service Canada)
Deadline: September 30, 2011
The Centre Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan (the “Centre”) is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at promoting research and graduate training in the areas of justice and forensic sciences. Demands have, and continue to emerge, at the municipal, provincial and national levels for scholarly activity pertaining to the criminal justice system. These demands include the need for research, training and evaluation concerning the law and justice systems, personnel and inmates, crime prevention, conflict resolution, and community health issues as informed and impacted by correctional services.
The Centre is pleased to invite applications for faculty research awards, made possible through funding support from Correctional Service Canada. The purpose of these awards is to fund small projects that will enable researchers to better position their research for success at provincial and national funding levels. The total amount of funding available for this competition is $20,000. It is anticipated that individual awards will be in the $5,000 to $7,000 range, however, applications up to a maximum of $15,000 may be considered.
The deadline for receipt of applications is September 30, 2011 with results to be announced by the end of October, 2011.
The Centre will accept submissions from any University of Saskatchewan faculty member whose research proposal investigates a law, crime, justice and/or corrections topic from a social science, health science, legal, management or interdisciplinary perspective. Only one submission per faculty member will be considered per competition, although a particular individual may be named as Principal Investigator on one submission and Co-investigator on another. Researchers may receive funding on a yearly basis, provided an application was submitted to a provincial or national funding agency in the previous year on the work that has already received funding from the Forensic Initiative.
Consideration will be given to all submissions but funding is competitive and will be granted based on the following criteria:
- the importance and relevance of questions being addressed,
- the potential theoretical contribution to an understanding of criminal behaviour and other justice-related phenomena,
- the potential practical contribution to the criminal justice system and its member agencies and stakeholders, including offenders and victims
- relevance to Saskatchewan and/or the prairie region,
- relevance to a provincial or national funding program to which the researcher intends to submit an application in the next 12 months,
- plans to ensure effective knowledge translation,
- the soundness and practicality of the proposal, and
- the potential value for money
The proposal must include (all pages must be numbered):
1. Title of the research project;
2. Brief summary of the research (up to 5 pages) presented in accordance with the following topics: background issue(s), synopsis of relevant research, rationale for the research, research question(s), methodology, data analysis, other agency/organization involvement/approval, and potential implications/impact of the research;
3. Proposed budget for the research with justification of expenses, a statement of request specifying the amount of financial resources that are being requested, and a disclosure about any other potential or existing sources of funding;
4. Projected timeframe in which the research will be completed;
5. Dissemination or communication plan;
6. Statement of commitment to apply for provincial or national funding within the next 12 months and explanation of how the present proposal will improve the external funding application;
7. Brief biographies of the principal investigator and all co-investigators (up to one
half page per person); 8. References; 9. Documentation that supplements the research summary may be included in Appendices (e.g., sample questionnaires, focus group questions, survey instruments, interview protocols, solicitation announcements, consent forms, correspondence with criminal justice agencies and stakeholders).
Incomplete proposals will be returned to the applicant without review.
Submissions must be signed by the applicant, any co-applicants and their respective Department Heads (if applicable), and Deans or Associate Deans. A copy of the ethics application and Research Ethics Board approval is not required with the submission, but per University policy, will be required before funding is released.
Grant applications will be reviewed by an Awards Committee, made up of a minimum of three (3) members, selected annually from among the members and affiliated faculty of the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies, including one representative of Correctional Service Canada-Regional Psychiatric Centre research program.
Successful applicants must abide by the policies and regulations of the University of Saskatchewan regarding the use of research funds. In addition, award recipients will be required to submit an annual summary of their expenditures in order for the Centre to meet its own external reporting requirements. Grant funds may not be used to provide honoraria or release time stipends for the Principal Investigator or Co-investigators.
Eligible expenses:
- Travel directly associated with the research
- Research dissemination travel (maximum allowable $1000)
- Materials and supplies
- Salary and mandatory benefits for undergraduate or graduate students or non-
student research assistants
- Equipment rental
- Postage and long-distance telephone expenses
- Printing
- Specialized computing software
- Fees paid to research subjects (e.g. honorariums) where ethically approved.
Any unexpended funds at the completion of the research must be returned to the Centre and will be added to the funds available in subsequent grant competitions.
The term of the grant will be in accordance with the applicant’s request or as negotiated with the Awards Committee. It is anticipated that most grants will be for one year or less, although awards may be granted for a longer period if approved by the Awards Committee. The term may be extended only upon written request to and approval by the Committee.
Upon completion of the research, grant recipients must prepare and submit to the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies a maximum 3-page summary of the research, including rationale, research question(s) addressed, methodology used, findings, conclusions and implications for policy and/or practice, to be posted on the Centre’s website. Researchers are also requested to submit to the Centre for its records a copy of any technical report or research publication produced from this research. Support from CSC and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies must be acknowledged in any publication unless written notice to the contrary is given.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ronda Appell, Coordinator, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies Tel: 966-2687 Fax: 966-6007 ronda.appell@usask.ca
Applications should be directed to:
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies 9 Campus Drive, Room 110B Arts University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Faculty Research Grant Program (supported by Correctional Service Canada)
Deadline: September 30, 2011
The Centre Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan (the “Centre”) is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at promoting research and graduate training in the areas of justice and forensic sciences. Demands have, and continue to emerge, at the municipal, provincial and national levels for scholarly activity pertaining to the criminal justice system. These demands include the need for research, training and evaluation concerning the law and justice systems, personnel and inmates, crime prevention, conflict resolution, and community health issues as informed and impacted by correctional services.
The Centre is pleased to invite applications for faculty research awards, made possible through funding support from Correctional Service Canada. The purpose of these awards is to fund small projects that will enable researchers to better position their research for success at provincial and national funding levels. The total amount of funding available for this competition is $20,000. It is anticipated that individual awards will be in the $5,000 to $7,000 range, however, applications up to a maximum of $15,000 may be considered.
The deadline for receipt of applications is September 30, 2011 with results to be announced by the end of October, 2011.
The Centre will accept submissions from any University of Saskatchewan faculty member whose research proposal investigates a law, crime, justice and/or corrections topic from a social science, health science, legal, management or interdisciplinary perspective. Only one submission per faculty member will be considered per competition, although a particular individual may be named as Principal Investigator on one submission and Co-investigator on another. Researchers may receive funding on a yearly basis, provided an application was submitted to a provincial or national funding agency in the previous year on the work that has already received funding from the Forensic Initiative.
Consideration will be given to all submissions but funding is competitive and will be granted based on the following criteria:
- the importance and relevance of questions being addressed,
- the potential theoretical contribution to an understanding of criminal behaviour and other justice-related phenomena,
- the potential practical contribution to the criminal justice system and its member agencies and stakeholders, including offenders and victims
- relevance to Saskatchewan and/or the prairie region,
- relevance to a provincial or national funding program to which the researcher intends to submit an application in the next 12 months,
- plans to ensure effective knowledge translation,
- the soundness and practicality of the proposal, and
- the potential value for money
The proposal must include (all pages must be numbered):
1. Title of the research project;
2. Brief summary of the research (up to 5 pages) presented in accordance with the following topics: background issue(s), synopsis of relevant research, rationale for the research, research question(s), methodology, data analysis, other agency/organization involvement/approval, and potential implications/impact of the research;
3. Proposed budget for the research with justification of expenses, a statement of request specifying the amount of financial resources that are being requested, and a disclosure about any other potential or existing sources of funding;
4. Projected timeframe in which the research will be completed;
5. Dissemination or communication plan;
6. Statement of commitment to apply for provincial or national funding within the next 12 months and explanation of how the present proposal will improve the external funding application;
7. Brief biographies of the principal investigator and all co-investigators (up to one
half page per person); 8. References; 9. Documentation that supplements the research summary may be included in Appendices (e.g., sample questionnaires, focus group questions, survey instruments, interview protocols, solicitation announcements, consent forms, correspondence with criminal justice agencies and stakeholders).
Incomplete proposals will be returned to the applicant without review.
Submissions must be signed by the applicant, any co-applicants and their respective Department Heads (if applicable), and Deans or Associate Deans. A copy of the ethics application and Research Ethics Board approval is not required with the submission, but per University policy, will be required before funding is released.
Grant applications will be reviewed by an Awards Committee, made up of a minimum of three (3) members, selected annually from among the members and affiliated faculty of the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies, including one representative of Correctional Service Canada-Regional Psychiatric Centre research program.
Successful applicants must abide by the policies and regulations of the University of Saskatchewan regarding the use of research funds. In addition, award recipients will be required to submit an annual summary of their expenditures in order for the Centre to meet its own external reporting requirements. Grant funds may not be used to provide honoraria or release time stipends for the Principal Investigator or Co-investigators.
Eligible expenses:
- Travel directly associated with the research
- Research dissemination travel (maximum allowable $1000)
- Materials and supplies
- Salary and mandatory benefits for undergraduate or graduate students or non-
student research assistants
- Equipment rental
- Postage and long-distance telephone expenses
- Printing
- Specialized computing software
- Fees paid to research subjects (e.g. honorariums) where ethically approved.
Any unexpended funds at the completion of the research must be returned to the Centre and will be added to the funds available in subsequent grant competitions.
The term of the grant will be in accordance with the applicant’s request or as negotiated with the Awards Committee. It is anticipated that most grants will be for one year or less, although awards may be granted for a longer period if approved by the Awards Committee. The term may be extended only upon written request to and approval by the Committee.
Upon completion of the research, grant recipients must prepare and submit to the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies a maximum 3-page summary of the research, including rationale, research question(s) addressed, methodology used, findings, conclusions and implications for policy and/or practice, to be posted on the Centre’s website. Researchers are also requested to submit to the Centre for its records a copy of any technical report or research publication produced from this research. Support from CSC and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies must be acknowledged in any publication unless written notice to the contrary is given.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ronda Appell, Coordinator, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies Tel: 966-2687 Fax: 966-6007 ronda.appell@usask.ca
Applications should be directed to:
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies 9 Campus Drive, Room 110B Arts University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
LACREG 2011
Funding Opportunity: Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants (LACREG) 2011 Competition
The Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants (LACREG) program has been managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) with financial support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) since 1995.
The new Phase of the LACREG program (2011-2014) will consist of two competitions. The deadline for this first competition is October 6, 2011 and AUCC plans to announce the results of the competition before the end of November, 2011. It is expected that the next competition will be launched in March 2012 with a June 2012 application deadline. The amount of funding available per competition is $190,000 and it is anticipated that at least 15 grants will be awarded per competition..
Projects must address one or more of the IDRC’s research themes:
• agriculture and the environment;
• science, technology, and innovation;
• social and economic policy; and
• health and health systems.
Value: $15,000 CAD. Support through this program must be cost-shared on a 2:1 ratio by the program and the partner institutions, respectively. Partner institutions must make a cash or in-kind contribution to cover at least one-third of the total cost.
Eligibility: Applicants from Canada and eligible Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are encouraged to apply.
The LACREG program applies to collaborative research between Canada and the following LAC countries: Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Deadline: Thursday, October 6, 2011 (4:00 p.m. EST)
Application forms and guidelines:
http://www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/lacreg/2010-11_e.html
Please note a number of changes have been brought to this year’s guidelines so please read them carefully.
Former LACREG awardees at the UofS are willing to share their proposals. Please contact le.li@usask.ca if you have an interest in pursuing this opportunity and our International Research Office team would be very pleased to assist with the development of the application.
The Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants (LACREG) program has been managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) with financial support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) since 1995.
The new Phase of the LACREG program (2011-2014) will consist of two competitions. The deadline for this first competition is October 6, 2011 and AUCC plans to announce the results of the competition before the end of November, 2011. It is expected that the next competition will be launched in March 2012 with a June 2012 application deadline. The amount of funding available per competition is $190,000 and it is anticipated that at least 15 grants will be awarded per competition..
Projects must address one or more of the IDRC’s research themes:
• agriculture and the environment;
• science, technology, and innovation;
• social and economic policy; and
• health and health systems.
Value: $15,000 CAD. Support through this program must be cost-shared on a 2:1 ratio by the program and the partner institutions, respectively. Partner institutions must make a cash or in-kind contribution to cover at least one-third of the total cost.
Eligibility: Applicants from Canada and eligible Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are encouraged to apply.
The LACREG program applies to collaborative research between Canada and the following LAC countries: Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Deadline: Thursday, October 6, 2011 (4:00 p.m. EST)
Application forms and guidelines:
http://www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/lacreg/2010-11_e.html
Please note a number of changes have been brought to this year’s guidelines so please read them carefully.
Former LACREG awardees at the UofS are willing to share their proposals. Please contact le.li@usask.ca if you have an interest in pursuing this opportunity and our International Research Office team would be very pleased to assist with the development of the application.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
CIHR Grant Writing Workshop with Roger Pierson, June 17
There will be a CIHR Workshop on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 9 – 11 am in B450 in the Health Sciences Building which will be led by Dr. Roger Pierson, University CIHR Delegate. The session is entitled, “What does a CIHR grant proposal look like?” Dr. Pierson will be outlining the strategic structural components of a CIHR proposal. Please reply as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, June 16th to Shalayne Benallack (Shalayne.benallack@usask.ca) if you are planning to attend.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
SSHRC Information Session
SSHRC Information Session
Videoconference
Presented by Research Services
Tuesday May 24th
9:00-11:00
Room: Educ 31/Studio B
The session will include:
- an overview of funding opportunities within the Research Portfolio with an emphasis on the Insight Grant
- a discussion of who is eligible to apply for an Insight Grant, evaluation criteria, and committee organization
- highlight the changes that have been introduced and how Insight Grants differ from Insight Development Grants
- an overview of Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants
- questions
Please RSVP to Joni.Aschim@usask.ca.
Videoconference
Presented by Research Services
Tuesday May 24th
9:00-11:00
Room: Educ 31/Studio B
The session will include:
- an overview of funding opportunities within the Research Portfolio with an emphasis on the Insight Grant
- a discussion of who is eligible to apply for an Insight Grant, evaluation criteria, and committee organization
- highlight the changes that have been introduced and how Insight Grants differ from Insight Development Grants
- an overview of Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants
- questions
Please RSVP to Joni.Aschim@usask.ca.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
SSHRC CV Workshop
On March 11, I will be running a SSHRC CV workshop for faculty in Law, Education, and the University Library from 1:00 - 4:00 in Murray 161. If you are interested in attending, please come prepared with a copy of your CV. The workshop will consist of a brief introduction to the components of the new SSHRC CV and go over some things to consider in selecting achievements to highlight in the SSHRC CV. Subsequent to the brief introduction, you will have the opportunity to work on your SSHRC CV. I will be present to answer any technical questions or to advise on how to present your work.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Research Grants
Downloadable Forms
Program Description
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Research Grant Program funds research on a wide variety of topics related to the mission of LSAC. Specifically included in the program's scope are projects investigating precursors to legal training, selection into law schools, legal education, and the legal profession. To be eligible for funding, a research project must inform either the process of selecting law students or legal education itself in a demonstrable way. Projects will be funded for amounts up to $200,000.The program welcomes proposals for research proceeding from any of a variety of methodologies, a potentially broad range of topics, and varying time frames. Proposals will be judged on the importance of the questions addressed, their relevance to the mission of LSAC, the quality of the research designs, and the capacity of the researchers to carry out the project. Eligible investigators need not be members of law school faculties. Proposals from interdisciplinary teams of law faculty and researchers from outside law schools are strongly encouraged.LSAC's membership includes law schools in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Comparative proposals about topics outside the United States, Canada, and Australia are welcome, but they must include some explicit connection to legal education or the legal profession within those countries.
A meritorious project could be informed by any disciplinary perspective and be guided by any of a variety of methodologies. Applicants may use methodologies derived from many disciplines, including anthropology, criminology, demography, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Projects may be qualitative or quantitative, cross-sectional or longitudinal. They may involve any of a variety of research techniques such as surveys, experiments, correlational methods, systematic observations, and ethnography. The program, however, requires that any project that is funded be planned and conducted in accordance with the best social scientific standards that are applicable to the type of research in question.
Some types of projects are not eligible for funding under this research grant program. Examples of projects that would NOT be funded include doctrinal studies (e.g., investigations into points of substantive law), curriculum development or evaluation for a particular law school, preparation of casebooks, and other course-specific material. Others include projects that do not meet the criteria stated above, for example, evaluation of programs by the program administrators or researchers at the host law school, projects with an international focus that do not include or directly relate to LSAC member-school countries, projects whose conclusions would be too narrow to inform LSAC's broad membership, and studies that do not have a demonstrable relationship to LSAC's mission.
Possible topics can address a broad range of issues. Although the program welcomes research on a variety of topics, three topics are of particular interest.
- Research on Pipeline Issues and Access to Law Schools for Minority Populations
- Research on Access to Law School for Students with Disabilities
- Research on Law School Academic Assistance Programs
Who Is Eligible to Apply
The program is open to applicants from all countries. Principal investigators need not be based in law schools; proposals are welcome from social, behavioral, and educational researchers of all kinds. The Grants Subcommittee encourages collaborations between those who know legal education most intimately (i.e., legal educators and administrators) and those who know most about how to design and conduct empirical research.Grants must be made to an institution or organization, not to individuals. Entities outside the United States, Canada, and Australia are encouraged to collaborate with an institution within those countries to satisfy issues such as concern about humans as research subjects (e.g., institutional review boards).
Not eligible to receive grants from this program are members of the LSAC Board of Trustees, members of the LSAC Test Development and Research Committee or its Grants Subcommittee, and persons who had been members of one or more of those bodies within one year prior to applying for a grant.
Proposals
Proposals should include the following sections: cover sheet, summary, project description (problem statement, literature review, and research methods), work plan and timetable, dissemination plan, budget, curriculum vitae, and supporting documents. The proposal should be double-spaced and printed in a font not smaller than 12-point. Here is a list of what you should include in your proposal.Submit 10 hard copies plus an electronic copy in MS Word to
Ann Gallagher
Law School Admission Council
662 Penn Street
PO BOX 40
Newtown, PA 18940-0040
Phone: 215.968.1258Law School Admission Council
662 Penn Street
PO BOX 40
Newtown, PA 18940-0040
Fax: 215.504.1408
E-mail: agallagher@LSAC.org
There are two reviewing cycles each year. The deadlines are September 1 and February 1. Decisions on proposals are expected to be made within three to four months following those deadlines.
Budgets
If the proposer's usual accounting practices provide that its contributions to employee benefits (Social Security, retirement, other payroll-related taxes, and time off—including vacation, sick days, and other leave) be treated as direct costs, LSAC grant funds may be requested to fund fringe benefits as a direct cost. These funds are typically determined by application of a standard fringe-benefit rate to the salaries and wages requested.LSAC will include a faculty salary budget component only if the faculty member's home institution has granted release time for the project, and only to the extent that the amount of release time granted is appropriate to the project. For summer salaries, LSAC will approve a maximum amount of two ninths (2/9) of the faculty member's nine-month salary.
Expectations
LSAC's expectation is that its grant funds will be used to produce valuable research of high quality, which will be published in an appropriate journal or book. Progress reports will be required of those projects planned to run for longer than one year.The Review Process
The Grants Subcommittee consists of law faculty or administrators and social science researchers. If the proposal appears to require expertise that is not represented on the committee, it will also be reviewed by specialist reviewers outside of the committee.Proposals will be judged on the importance of the questions addressed and the quality of their research designs.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Deadline for Insight Grant Announced: 15 October 2011
IMPORTANT SSHRC UPDATE
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has just announced the deadline for their new SSHRC Insight Grant (replacing the SSHRC Standard grant) competition.
The request for proposals for the first Insight Grants competition will be made available on the SSHRC website in June 2011, with application forms and instructions to be launched in July 2011. The application deadline for this competition will be October 15, 2011. This date is based on both the long-standing deadline of the Standard Research Grants competition, and feedback gathered from the research community during the program architecture renewal consultation process last spring.
Please check back to the SSHRC site for additional information on the main features of the Insight Grants that will be shared over the coming months.
For further information regarding SSHRC’s Insight Programs see: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/umbrella_programs-programme_cadre/insight-savoir-eng.aspx
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has just announced the deadline for their new SSHRC Insight Grant (replacing the SSHRC Standard grant) competition.
The request for proposals for the first Insight Grants competition will be made available on the SSHRC website in June 2011, with application forms and instructions to be launched in July 2011. The application deadline for this competition will be October 15, 2011. This date is based on both the long-standing deadline of the Standard Research Grants competition, and feedback gathered from the research community during the program architecture renewal consultation process last spring.
Please check back to the SSHRC site for additional information on the main features of the Insight Grants that will be shared over the coming months.
For further information regarding SSHRC’s Insight Programs see: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/umbrella_programs-programme_cadre/insight-savoir-eng.aspx
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Update: Aid to Scholarly Journals deadline extended to 30 June 2011
The Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) funding opportunity is now available through SSHRC’s website.
The application is now entirely electronic, so please read all instructions carefully to become familiar with the new process.
The competition deadline has been extended to June 30, 2011.
Results will be announced in Late October 2011 and funds will be released in February 2012.
While the ASJ application form itself will see only minor changes since the previous competition, important policy changes have been implemented since the 2008 round.
The funding opportunity details changes on SSHRC’s website. If you haven’t already done so, we urge you to learn about important eligibility policy changes since the previous competition. Highlights of the changes are:
Institutional Eligibility:
In line with all other SSHRC funding opportunities and in accordance with federal laws and policies regarding grants, all applicants (including current award-holders) to the 2011 Aid to Scholarly Journals funding opportunity will now be required to administer their ASJ grant funds through an eligible post-secondary institution or other eligible organization (e.g., journal, association or press). Please note that previously holding a grant is NOT a guarantee of institutional eligibility.
Institutions, journals or scholarly associations not holding a signed memorandum of understanding with SSHRC MUST either partner with an eligible institution or initiate the process of obtaining institutional eligibility with SSHRC by June 15, 2011, 14 days before the competition deadline. Simply having initiated the process will allow applicants to submit a proposal for the June 30 deadline. However, if the institutional eligibility has not been granted by late August in time for the adjudication process, applicants will need to partner with an institution already authorized to administer public funds as a secondary option or risk being deemed ineligible for adjudication.
We understand that this represents a substantial transition for many Journals and we will do our best to work with Journals teams in order to find the best approach to institutional eligibility. SSHRC strongly encourages all institutions, journals, scholarly associations and/or presses that wish to establish institutional eligibility for this funding opportunity to contact SSHRC as soon as possible at: secretariat@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
Once institutional eligibility is attained, the Journal will have the assurance of a simpler approach for all future ASJ competitions. Another new policy feature is the updated Guidelines for the Eligibility of Journal Subject Matter. SSHRC staff can offer prospective applicants advice regarding the eligibility of a journal’s subject matter prior to the deadline. (Please see the funding opportunity description for details.)
Please review the funding opportunity description carefully for other changes (e.g., the policy-related alterations regarding release time stipends and the one-year transition grant as well as the modification to the definition of an article):
The contact person for questions relating specifically to the funding opportunity:
Bryde Kelly, Program Officer, SSHRC
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1610, Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4
Tel.: 613-947-2060 Fax: 613-992-7635
Email: Bryde.Kelly@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
The contact for questions relating to institutional eligibility: secretariat@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
The application is now entirely electronic, so please read all instructions carefully to become familiar with the new process.
The competition deadline has been extended to June 30, 2011.
Results will be announced in Late October 2011 and funds will be released in February 2012.
While the ASJ application form itself will see only minor changes since the previous competition, important policy changes have been implemented since the 2008 round.
The funding opportunity details changes on SSHRC’s website. If you haven’t already done so, we urge you to learn about important eligibility policy changes since the previous competition. Highlights of the changes are:
Institutional Eligibility:
In line with all other SSHRC funding opportunities and in accordance with federal laws and policies regarding grants, all applicants (including current award-holders) to the 2011 Aid to Scholarly Journals funding opportunity will now be required to administer their ASJ grant funds through an eligible post-secondary institution or other eligible organization (e.g., journal, association or press). Please note that previously holding a grant is NOT a guarantee of institutional eligibility.
Institutions, journals or scholarly associations not holding a signed memorandum of understanding with SSHRC MUST either partner with an eligible institution or initiate the process of obtaining institutional eligibility with SSHRC by June 15, 2011, 14 days before the competition deadline. Simply having initiated the process will allow applicants to submit a proposal for the June 30 deadline. However, if the institutional eligibility has not been granted by late August in time for the adjudication process, applicants will need to partner with an institution already authorized to administer public funds as a secondary option or risk being deemed ineligible for adjudication.
We understand that this represents a substantial transition for many Journals and we will do our best to work with Journals teams in order to find the best approach to institutional eligibility. SSHRC strongly encourages all institutions, journals, scholarly associations and/or presses that wish to establish institutional eligibility for this funding opportunity to contact SSHRC as soon as possible at: secretariat@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
Once institutional eligibility is attained, the Journal will have the assurance of a simpler approach for all future ASJ competitions. Another new policy feature is the updated Guidelines for the Eligibility of Journal Subject Matter. SSHRC staff can offer prospective applicants advice regarding the eligibility of a journal’s subject matter prior to the deadline. (Please see the funding opportunity description for details.)
Please review the funding opportunity description carefully for other changes (e.g., the policy-related alterations regarding release time stipends and the one-year transition grant as well as the modification to the definition of an article):
The contact person for questions relating specifically to the funding opportunity:
Bryde Kelly, Program Officer, SSHRC
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1610, Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4
Tel.: 613-947-2060 Fax: 613-992-7635
Email: Bryde.Kelly@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
The contact for questions relating to institutional eligibility: secretariat@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
President's SSHRC
Deadline: June 1
The President's SSHRC fund is available to provide seed money of up to $7000 towards developing a competitive SSHRC proposal.
For full application details, please see: http://www.usask.ca/research/research_services/internal_funding_opps.php#PresidentsSSHRCResearchFund
If you would like to discuss President's SSHRC further, consult successful examples of President's SSHRC applications, or learn about some of the characteristics of successful applications, please don't hesitate to contact me (sara.mueller@usask.ca)
The President's SSHRC fund is available to provide seed money of up to $7000 towards developing a competitive SSHRC proposal.
For full application details, please see: http://www.usask.ca/research/research_services/internal_funding_opps.php#PresidentsSSHRCResearchFund
If you would like to discuss President's SSHRC further, consult successful examples of President's SSHRC applications, or learn about some of the characteristics of successful applications, please don't hesitate to contact me (sara.mueller@usask.ca)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Research Services Drop-In Session
On March 30 from 1:30-2:30, Research Services will be hosting a drop-in session in Education 2001. All faculty and staff in the College of Education, the College of Law, and the Library are invited to attend.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus Fund
The Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus (ELKC), founded by the University of Saskatchewan in 1935 as the Emma Lake Art School, is one of the most influential artists’ retreats in Western Canada. It offers a unique natural setting for artistic and musical workshops, a variety of scientific and ecological classes and events, and retreats and programs for the public in a remote, yet easily accessible location.
The ELKC Fund will offer maximum $5,000 grants to encourage the development of unique programs/initiatives which will build and strengthen the ELKC. The purpose of these funds is threefold: (1) to assist with the development of programs that offer meaningful student experiences, (2) to increase the number of ELKC programs that align with the strategic directions of the University of Saskatchewan and (3) to create an attractive programming environment that compliments the ELKC facilities.
The deadline for the application is April 1.
For more details and application information, please contact Sara Mueller, Research Facilitator, at sara.mueller@usask.ca.
The ELKC Fund will offer maximum $5,000 grants to encourage the development of unique programs/initiatives which will build and strengthen the ELKC. The purpose of these funds is threefold: (1) to assist with the development of programs that offer meaningful student experiences, (2) to increase the number of ELKC programs that align with the strategic directions of the University of Saskatchewan and (3) to create an attractive programming environment that compliments the ELKC facilities.
The deadline for the application is April 1.
For more details and application information, please contact Sara Mueller, Research Facilitator, at sara.mueller@usask.ca.
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