SSHRC Working Group: Insight Development Grant
Faculty are invited to develop outstanding SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications with the help of several writing retreats co-hosted by the Office of the Dean, FAHSS, and the Office of Research and Innovation Services.
Each session will blend quiet grant writing time, sharing approaches to various sections of the application, and feedback on work in progress.
More information: Brent Lee, or Natasha Wiebe or 519-253-3000 x3953.
Past offerings
Friday, September 27, 2019
Shaping Your Project for Success (SSHRC IDG Working Group)
What is your Insight Development Grant idea? How is this idea similar or different to projects already funded by SSHRC? Who will the project benefit, and how will your project engage them?
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM -- Our morning workshop will help you to address the above and related questions. By midday, you will have drafted an outline of your proposal.
- 12:30 - 4:30 PM -- Stay for some or all of the afternoon to start writing your application; Natasha Wiebe (ORIS) will be on hand to answer questions.
Who should attend: Faculty who are planning SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications for submission in February 2020 or 2021.
Venue: Room 101, Windsor Hall, 167 Ferry St., downtown Windsor. Windsor Hall is the former Pitt-Ferry Building and the home of the School of Social Work. Bring your own refreshments, or take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Pay parking and WiFi available.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Writing the Summary Page (SSHRC IDG Working Group)
The Insight Development Grant summary page provides an overview of your project and can also be used as the first page of the detailed description.
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM -- Our morning workshop will offer tips for writing an effective grant summary page, time to draft that page, and immediate feedback on your draft from experts and other participants.
- 12:30 - 4:30 PM -- Stay for some or all of the afternoon to revise your summary, or to work on other pieces of your application; Natasha Wiebe (ORIS) will be on hand to answer questions.
Who should attend: Faculty who are planning SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications for submission in February 2020 or 2021.
Venue: Room 101 of Windsor Hall, 167 Ferry St., downtown Windsor. Windsor Hall is the former Pitt-Ferry Building and the home of the School of Social Work. Bring your own refreshments, or take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Kettle, microwave, pay parking, and WiFi available.
Friday, November 22, 2019
The Budget (SSHRC IDG Working Group)
The budget pages are critical to the success of your Insight Development Grant application.
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM -- Our morning workshop will offer tips for developing a strong budget, time to draft that budget, and immediate feedback on your draft from experts and other participants.
- 12:30 - 4:30 PM -- Stay for some or all of the afternoon to finalize your budget or work on other pieces of your application; Natasha will be on hand to answer questions.
Who should attend: Faculty who are planning SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications for submission in February 2020 or 2021.
Venue: Room 101 of Windsor Hall, 167 Ferry St., downtown Windsor. Windsor Hall is the former Pitt-Ferry Building and the home of the School of Social Work. Bring your own refreshments, or take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Kettle, microwave, pay parking, and WiFi available.
Friday, December 13, 2019
Grant-Writing & CCV Retreat (SSHRC IDG)
- Applicants on SSHRC Insight Development applications.
- Co-applicants or collaborators who also have SSHRC forms to complete.
- Faculty working on any SSHRC application welcome. Venue: Room 101 of Windsor Hall, 167 Ferry St., downtown Windsor. Bring your own refreshments, or take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Pay parking available.