The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is pleased to announce the inaugural competition for the CIGI Collaborative Research Awards.

Described below are the three categories of CIGI Collaborative Research Awards, offering different levels of support for boundary-spanning research activities on international governance led by tenure-stream faculty at either the University of Waterloo (UW) or Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier). Proposals must demonstrate a thematic link to CIGI’s mandate and a contribution to policy-oriented research within its four program areas: Global Economy, Environment and Energy, Global Development and Global Security.

Initiatives that incorporate expertise from across disciplines as well as non-academic experts from business, policy or NGO communities are encouraged. UW or Laurier faculty who are considering applying are strongly recommended to consult with relevant CIGI research personnel prior to submission. CIGI researchers may also develop proposals in cooperation with UW or Laurier faculty for consideration under this competition.

All applications will be subject to a peer review process, conducted by the CIGI Research Advisory Committee (RAC). The RAC comprises experts drawn from CIGI's network of distinguished scholars and policy practitioners, and includes representatives from CIGI, UW, Laurier and the Balsillie School of International Affairs. CIGI plans to offer such awards on an annual basis, where the program will grow organically through experience and interest from faculty.

NOTICE:

INFORMATION SESSION FOR APPLICANTS
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 4:30 - 5:30pm
Boardroom (rm #1-23) at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON

The current round will offer three categories of awards, described below. Applications for each award will be accepted until January 31, 2012.

CIGI Research Grant

The CIGI Research Grant provides support to activities that advance policy-oriented research on issues of international governance. Funding may be directed to support workshops, seminars or field research within larger projects that lead to research publications or external grant applications. Successful applicants will present clearly defined project activities that address global challenges related to CIGI’s programs through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. Individual awards may be granted to a maximum of $30,000 in total over no more than two years. <more info>

CIGI Advanced Research Seminar

The CIGI Advanced Research Seminar supports networking activities to develop innovative and collaborative research on issues of international governance that leads to an external funding proposal. Funding may be directed to a minimum of eight meetings over one year, which expand academic discussion within an area of CIGI’s programs. Successful applicants will present a range of research questions related to international governance and will identify an interdisciplinary group of experts capable of producing the deliverables. Individual awards may be granted to a maximum of $7,500 over 12 months. <more info>

CIGI Strategic Research Initiative

The CIGI Strategic Research Initiative supports larger-scale projects that advance policy-oriented research on specific issues of international governance identified in a Request for Proposals. Funding may be directed to support a range of project deliverables by integrating into CIGI's programs. Successful applicants will present clearly defined projects that address the Request for Proposals through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. Individual awards may be granted to a maximum of $450,000 in total over no more than three years.  <more info>