Information Session:
DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL SSHRC INSIGHT GRANT APPLICATION
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
9:30 – 11:30am
The Office of Research Services (ORS) and the Research Commons are coordinating a SSHRC Insight Grant (IG) Information Session for faculty members who are considering preparing an application to the upcoming fall SSHRC Insight Grant competition (deadline October 1st, 2021). All eligible researchers across campus who are interested in applying are encouraged to attend this session. This session is intended to provide researchers with a general overview of the IG funding opportunity, its peer review process, and tips and techniques on how to write a successful application.
This session includes the following speakers:
Dr. Stephen Brooke
Department of History, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Successful recipient of SSHRC Insight Grant (2019-2025)
Dr. Caitlin Fisher
Department of Cinema & Media Arts, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Successful recipient of SSHRC Insight Grant (2019-2023)
Member, SSHRC Insight Grant Selection Committee 435-3: Fine arts and research-creation
Dr. Chris Hendershot
Grant Development Specialist
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Dr. Stephen Brooke will discuss tips and strategies for preparing a winning proposal (objectives, methodology, budget etc.,) by using his application as a sample. Dr. Caitlin Fisher will talk about her general experience as a Selection Committee Member, including how the adjudication and scoring systems work. Dr. Chris Hendershot will provide an overview of the application process and requirements.
Please register at https://research.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=56811 to join by Zoom: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/95212906365?pwd=T0VNMlJpaXA3K1Z4UTRZQThnQjFpQT09
Please note that the Zoom video, audio and slides will be recorded and made available for researchers who register but are not available to participate at the scheduled time.