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York University Internal Funding Opportunities

Please submit your application directly to the Office of Research Services

Mariano A. Elia Research Fund

Deadline: March 1, November 1

Amount

Not specifically stated. Limited resources do not allow support for major projects

Description

To support small-scale research projects where a significant contribution to Italian-Canadian studies will be made. Eligible expenses: research costs, travel to conferences.

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

SSHRC Grant in Aid of Travel

Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

Amount

Generally, up to a minimum APEX or Charter Class airfare

Description

To provide assistance to full-time social science and humanities faculty members and professional librarians to attend International Learned Conferences abroad (i.e. outside Canada, US, and US possessions) for which the applicant is giving a paper, or making a substantial presentation.

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

SSHRC Small Grants Program

Deadline: October 31, March 31

Amount

Up to $4,000 for one year

Description

To provide support to full-time faculty members and professional librarians in the humanities and social sciences for pilot studies, young faculty, 'opportunistic' small projects, to round out work on larger projects, and projects not readily funded elsewhere.

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

Walter L. Gordon Research Fellowship

Deadline: January 15 (not offered every year. Contact ORS for more information).

Amount

Full salary and benefits for one academic year

Description

To recognize merit in research or creative work by providing an individual scholar with opportunities to complete works or projects requiring a period of intensive effort, free of teaching and other university responsibilities.

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

York Ad Hoc Conference Grants

Deadline: December 15

Amount

Usually in the $500-$1,000 range

Description

To help defray the cost of conferences held at either the York or Glendon campus which are open to faculty and students.

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

York Ad Hoc Periodical Support

Deadline: December 15

Amount

Not stated. Grants are for one year only.

Description

To support the publication of a new periodical

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

York Ad Hoc Grants to Conferences

Deadline: March 15, June 15, September 15, December 15

Amount

Up to the cost of return minimum airfare.

Description

To provide full-time faculty members and librarians with travel grants to conferences at which a substantial presentation is being made

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

York Incentive Grant

Deadline: March 1, August 1

Amount

Approximately $5,000, up to 18 months

Description

To provide support to defray costs that are essential to the preparation of a successful grant application, such as those associated with assembling collaboration teams. It is intended to assist in the quest for large-scale initiatives involving external funding of at least $75,000. These grant are not awarded to support the preparation of applications for the usual programs of research support (e.g. CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC).

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website

York Seminar for Advanced Research

Deadline: November 30

Amount

$7,500

Description

The YSAR is a year-long seminar which provides a forum in which a small group of distinguished scholars working in closely related fields can consult extensively on a particular theme. The Seminar aims to foster, in an appropriate environment, informal yet deep discussion, exploration of the limits of the specialized fields, and enduring professional and intellectual contacts.

Application form can be found on the York University Research Website