2015-2016 Bridge Funding Program

For Research in the Social sciences and humanities

The Office of the Vice-President of Research and International (VPRI) in partnership with the Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity (SPARC) is pleased to introduce a pilot Bridge Funding Program to support researchers that wish to improve and re-submit applications that were unsuccessful in the preceding Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) competition cycle.

Guidelines

·  VPRI awards have a maximum value of $2,500 and must be matched by UBC Faculty Depts/Units.

·  Awards are for a maximum duration of 1 year. There is no funding extension beyond that time.

·  Researchers may only apply for Bridge Funding once for each SSHRC competition.

·  Allowable expenses are outlined in the Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide. Eligibility questions may be directed to the SPARC contact of the corresponding SSHRC program as listed below.

·  A mandatory progress meeting must be scheduled with SPARC prior to the corresponding SSHRC program’s application submission deadline in 2015-2016.

Eligibility Requirements

·  Matching funds must be approved by the faculty member's Head of Department or appropriate contact with a signed Research Project Information Form (RPIF) before applying for the Bridge Funding Program.

·  Applications for the Bridge Funding Program must be for an application to SSHRC adjudicated in 2014-2015 that will be re-submitted in the 2015-2016 SSHRC competition cycle.

·  Approval of applications to the Bridge Funding Program is subject to availability of funds.

Eligible SSHRC Programs and Deadlines:

SSHRC Program / SSHRC Competition of Adjudicated Application / SSHRC Deadline for Re-Submission / Bridge Funding Program Deadline
Insight Grant / October 15, 2014 / October 15, 2015 / September 7, 2015
Insight Development Grant / February 1, 2015 / February 1, 2016 / October 26, 2015
Partnership Development Grant / November 30, 2014 / November 30, 2015 / October 26, 2015
Partnership Grant / February 15, 2015 (LOI) / February 15, 2016 (LOI) / October 26, 2015

Application submission requirements

·  Applicants must complete the Bridge Funding Application Form.

·  Applications for the Bridge Funding Program must be accompanied by an RPIF.

·  Completed applications must be submitted by email to the following SPARC contacts:

a.  SSHRC Insight Development and Insight Grants: Danica Kell, SSH Research Development Officer ()

b.  SSHRC Partnership Development and Partnership Grants: Dawn Whitworth, Senior Manager, Research Partnerships ()

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2015-2016 Bridge Funding Application Form

Identification
Applicant family name / Given Name / Academic Rank
Faculty / Department
Eligible SSHRC Program
Insight Development Grant / Insight Grant / Partnership Development Grant / Partnership Grant
Summary of Research Project (max. 1 page)
Plan to Improve Application to the SSHRC Eligible Program (max. 1 page)
The plan should include how the applicant will address the SSHRC adjudication committee’s comments of the preceding competition, as well as any other plans to improve his/her application.
Amount of Funds Requested from Bridge Funding Program
VPRI (max. $2,500): / Faculty Department (min. value equal to VPRI award)):
Budget Justification (max. 1 page)
Eligible expenses include student research assistant or coordinator salaries; relevant expenses and associated travel costs for knowledge-sharing, planning or data collection activities such as team meetings, roundtables, consultations, interviews or other; publication costs; or other justified expenses aimed at improving the SSHRC grant application. For more information on eligible expenses, please refer to the Tri-Agency Financial Administrative Guide.

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