Details
| Opportunity Name | Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit Proposal Development Grant |
| Agency | ArcticNet |
| Value | $15,000 – $25,000 |
| Indirect Costs | Eligible at 15% |
| Duration | 1 year |
Deadlines
| Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review | 12-06-2024 |
| Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review | 12-13-2024 |
| Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for mandatory review | 12-18-2024, by 9:00AM |
| Application due at agency | 12-20-2024, by 11:59PM |
Objective
- To foster knowledge exchange, capacity building and community-driven research tailored to the priorities of Inuit and Inuit communities.
- To connect community members and researchers, equipping them with the necessary skills to co-develop proposals and tackle pressing local challenges through research.
Eligibility
- Inuit-led proposals;
- Proposals that are co-led by Inuit; and,
Key points in the proposals that distinguish whether the partnership with the community is appropriately strong include:
- Funding flows directly to a community or regional organization (see guidelines for more details)
- The proposal is lead or co-led by an Inuit researcher (i.e., an Inuit researcher is involved in every aspect of the research project);
- The proposal has been developed by with Inuit and/or the community;
- The proposal has been discussed and is supported by the community (confirmed support is required);
- There is an appropriate plan in place to ensure regular communication throughout the entire project;
- The proposal clearly outlines Inuit capacity and an appropriate training plan (with associated budget); and,
- Funding flows directly to a community or regional organization (see guidelines for more details).
How to Apply
York University researchers are reminded that all applications for external research funding, including Letters of Intent, must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Research Services before they are submitted to the granting agency. For internal approval, the application must be accompanied by a completed ORS Checklist, which requires the Dean’s signature. Please send the complete application, with the finalized budget and a completed ORS checklist to sciapps@yorku.ca, five days prior to agency deadline.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here.