Gina Cody Research and Innovation Fellowships
The Gina Cody Research and Innovation Fellowships aim to support Gina Cody School professors undertaking collaborative research and innovation projects that have significant potential for meaningful partnership with industrial and government agencies.
Why should you apply to the Gina Cody Research and Innovation Fellowships?
Many Gina Cody School researchers conduct innovative and highly impactful work that brings considerable value to society. These projects often require preliminary work to evaluate and prepare the research in order to attract partnerships. Moreover, they often require additional support once the project is funded.
The Gina Cody Research and Innovation Fellowships address these challenges by providing financial support with the aim of encouraging and supporting Gina Cody School professors to pursue collaborative projects.
The goal is to provide initial financial support to ensure that such projects are well seeded and supported in their networking and research partnership development activities.
Professors awarded the fellowship will hold the title Gina Cody Research and Innovation Fellow.
Phase 1 - Development
The aim of the funding in the first year is to allow Gina Cody School professors to develop their collaborative projects with the intention of submitting these projects as lead applicants to an external research grant funding program (e.g., NSERC Alliance).
Projects are eligible for up to $15,000 in phase one.
Phase 2 - Support
The aim of the funding in the second phase is to support the projects through their initial funding phase.
Projects are eligible for up to $25,000 in the second phase.
Application Submission
Your detailed proposal should include the following information:
- Motivation and goals of the project
- Anticipated outcomes and timeline
- Description of the collaborative nature of the project (including role and partner-needs by sector)
- Identified potential partners
- Identified external funding opportunities or programs
- Budget and justification detailing how the funding would be used in Year 1 and in Year 2 (e.g., equipment, labour costs, administrative costs, etc.). This budget must adhere to the rules and regulations of the University
- Contact information
Please respect a 3-page limit for the proposal.
Eligibility
All tenured or tenure-track faculty members at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science who do not hold an existing Chair position (e.g., Industrial Research Chair, Canada Research Chair, Concordia University Research Chair or Gina Cody Research Chair) are eligible to apply as Principal Investigator (PI).
Projects involving diverse and multi-disciplinary teams that include members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Professors can participate in 2 applications (as PI or co-PIs) at most.
Value
The Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science will support up to 10 Gina Cody School Research and Innovation Fellowships in the year 2022-2023.
Projects are eligible for $15,000 in year one and $25,000 in year two. The total value of the Fellowship is $40,000.
Duration
Up to 2 years.
Projects cannot be funded more than once through this program. Unspent funds at the end of the period will be returned to the Gina Cody School and accounts will be closed.
Progress Report
Supported projects will be asked to submit a short annual progress report on activities and use of funds and activities timeline.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on the following points:
- Scope and quality of the work undertaken
- Collaborative nature of the project
- Anticipated outcomes and potential impact of the project (on industry, government and communities including economic, social, policy and/or environmental impact)
- Potential and likelihood to secure meaningful external partnerships and/or funding opportunities
- Demonstrated leadership to advance the research and innovation capacity and promote the GCS community
Ready to apply?
Submission deadline: October 31, 2022
The awarded fellowships will be announced on November 30, 2022.
