SSHRC and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation have launched a new joint initiative. The Reconciliation Network funding opportunity invites research teams led by First Nations, Métis Nation or Inuit researchers to submit proposals for new or existing formal partnerships that contribute to our collective understanding of truth and reconciliation. The opportunity is part of the response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 65.
Amount: up to $1 million (up to $200,000 per year for 5 years)
Deadlines:
Faculty Research Office: May 1, 2023 (If you wish to have feedback on your application allow at least two-three weeks – contact Karen Kueneman)
Western Research:
March 2023 – Notify the Office of Research Services (ORS) contacts as soon as possible of your intent to apply.
April 17, 2023: Letters of Support – see the program page for full details regarding the letter of support
May 1, 2023: PI (Project Director) submits draft application (via Convergence Portal) for optional detailed review.
May 10, 2023: PI submits final application to Convergence Portal for ORS review
SSHRC: May 15, 2023- Western’s ORS submits through Convergence Portal.
Objectives: The main objective of the Reconciliation Network in Response to Call 65 is to award grants to provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over five years to advance research, research training and knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities. This is done through mutual co-operation and sharing of intellectual leadership, as well as through resources as shown by cash and/or in-kind contributions.
Eligibility: This funding opportunity is open to First Nations, Métis Nation and Inuit researchers affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution (university, college, not-for-profit organization) at the time of application. Western applicants must hold an eligible academic research appointment at Western.
Partner organizations can be Canadian or international institutions or organizations (public, private, not-for-profit) of any type. Indigenous organizations, Indigenous governments and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations are all welcome to partner. Although partner organizations are normally expected to support the activities of the partnership through cash and/or in-kind contributions, in an effort to alleviate barriers to all communities’ participation, partners unable to provide cash and/or in-kind contributions may explain alternative support in their letters.
More information and how to apply…
Webinar: February’s webinar slides are available here.
Application Support: The Knowledge Exchange, Research Impact and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization in Research team is available to provide consultations, connect scholars to resources and undertake grant application reviews to apply a knowledge exchange, research impact and EDID lens. Please connect with:
- Mariam Hayward, Director, Knowledge Exchange, Impact and EDI-D in Research
- Katie Big-Canoe, Indigenous Research Officer
- Alexandra Levine, EDI-D Research Officer
Western’s Program Contacts and Info: Western’s webpage…
- Katie Big-Canoe, Indigenous Research Officer
- Elizabeth Russell-Minda, Institutional Research Programs Officer
Please contact Karen Kueneman if you intend to apply.
