Applications are now being accepted for the Western Research Catalyst Grant (Phase 2) “Surviving Pandemics: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Resilience and Recovery” funding opportunity.
Amount: maximum $50,000 over one year
Deadlines:
Faculty Research Office: 5 days prior to Research Western deadline. (If you wish to have feedback on your application allow at least one week – contact Karen Kueneman)
Research Western: May 28, 2020 (results announced June 15, 2020)
Program Overview: Western Research and Lawson Health Research Institute are coordinating activities to support rapid response research that explores and seeks solutions with respect to the general theme of “Surviving Pandemics: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Resilience and Recovery.” Projects may address any aspect of the problem. This funding opportunity is particularly interested in proposals that employ a multi-disciplinary approach. In this regard, the entire research community is invited to engage in a city-wide program of research development that will have meaningful and lasting impact. Western aims to contribute a broad range of knowledge regarding how we as a society, including our Indigenous communities, are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic by providing evidence, tools, theories, and guidelines that will positively impact how we and future generations will face subsequent pandemics. To support this initiative, Research Western is providing up to $1 Million for two funding cycles that will advance the following objectives:
- Nurture the development of multidisciplinary team-based grant models that address complex issues related to the broad theme of surviving pandemics;
- Explore sustainable and resilient social, economic, technological, and health-related approaches that foster recovery from pandemics;
- Develop preliminary results for larger research initiatives under this theme;
- Increase research productivity and external funding activity;
- Assist researchers with applying their strengths to pandemic-related issues;
- Provide a mentoring mechanism for early career researchers; and
- Support the mentoring of graduate students and other HQP.
NOTES: This opportunity will support a broad range of research encompassing biomedical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and the humanities. Multidisciplinary teams and projects are encouraged.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to researchers in all disciplines and Faculties. Both the lead PI and the Co-Investigator must hold an academic appointment and be eligible to hold grants at Western University. (eligible academic research appointments).
A ROLA proposal is required for this opportunity and must be completed prior to submitting your application.
More information: Consult the Western Research Catalyst funding program page for detailed guidelines and additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information: This competition is administered by Western Research. For more information about this opportunity contact Elizabeth Russell-Minda, Research Development Officer (519) 661-2111 ext: 88701
