Joint workshops help lay the groundwork for future international collaborative research. They allow principal investigators to leverage complementary research strengths amongst a cluster of Principal Investigators and increase their access to the unique capabilities of other international institutions. Preference will be given to workshops that contribute to building strong partnerships with one or two other universities.
Eligibility
Individuals who meet the University’s definition of a Principal Investigator (PI) are eligible to apply. PIs must hold an appointment for the full duration of the workshop grant’s funding period plus one year. Successful status-only PIs must hold grant funds at an account within the University. Professional association meetings and large international conferences are not eligible for funding, rather the purpose of workshop funding is to build specific partnerships with one or at most several institutions.
Value
The Office of the Vice-President, International (OVPI) provides up to $5,000 to support a joint research workshop. Funding is provided on a 2:1 matching basis; workshop organizers must demonstrate matching funds of $10,000 to be eligible for the full $5,000 award.
Application Components
The proposal should contain the following:
- Lead U of T PI
- Other U of T Participants
- Partner Institution & Anticipated Participants
- Overview of Workshop (focus/foci of discussion, advantages of the planned collaboration)
- Anticipated Outcomes (including hoped for scale up of collaboration)
- Budget (including information on other funding sources)
How to Apply
To request workshop funding, please submit a proposal to the OVPI Application Portal. Please complete sections 1 – 6 in the portal and upload the following to section 7:
- Overview of Workshop (focus/foci of discussion, advantages of the planned collaboration meeting agenda, participants info)
- Anticipated Outcomes (including hoped for scale up of collaboration)
- Budget (including information on other funding sources)
Proposals must be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the event.
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