CIGI Collaborative Research Awards

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 competition for the CIGI Collaborative Research Awards.

There are three categories of CIGI Collaborative Research Awards (described below), offering different levels of support for boundary-spanning research activities on international governance led by tenure-track faculty at either the University of Waterloo (UW) or Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier).

Proposals must demonstrate a strong thematic link to CIGI’s mandate and a contribution to policy-oriented research relevant to global governance that addresses one or more of CIGI’s four program areas: the global economy; global security; the environment and energy; and global development. This is a key requirement of all proposals and a significant part of the CIGI Research Advisory Committee’s (RAC) adjudication criteria.

Initiatives that incorporate expertise from across disciplines as well as non-academic experts from business, policy or NGO communities are encouraged. It is strongly recommended that UW or Laurier faculty who are considering applying 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 (BSIA). CIGI plans to offer such awards on an annual basis, where the program will grow organically through experience and interest from faculty. Applications for each award will be accepted until February 23, 2013.

NOTICE:

FIRST INFORMATION SESSION FOR APPLICANTS
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Boardroom (rm #1-23) at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON

SECOND INFORMATION SESSION FOR APPLICANTS
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Boardroom (rm #1-23) at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON

There are three categories of awards offered.

CIGI CRA Research Project

The CIGI CRA Research Project 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 a period not to exceed two years. Read more about this opportunity here.

CIGI CRA Advanced Research Seminar

The CIGI CRA 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 $15,000 over 12 months. Read more about this opportunity here.

CIGI CRA Strategic Research Initiative

The CIGI CRA Strategic Research Initiative supports larger-scale projects that advance policy-oriented research on specific issues of international governance identified in a Request for Proposals (RFP). 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 RFP through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. Individual awards may be granted to a maximum of $450,000 in total over a period not to exceed three years. Read more about this opportunity here.