Knowledge Mobilization Events Support Program
On this page, you will find all relevant information about the Volt-Age Knowledge Mobilization Events Support Program.
The program is now open. Researchers are invited to submit full proposals for funding to support high-impact events.
Overview
As part of its mandate to support research with meaningful impact, Volt-Age launches a program to help researchers plan and execute effective knowledge mobilization events. The program aims to support the dissemination of research beyond academia and to strengthen event planning and engagement skills within the Volt-Age community.
It provides direct funding and strategic support to help researchers execute successful events. Selected projects can also request guidance on event coordination and communications strategy.
Funding
| Available funding | The funding amount is determined based on the scope of the event, on a case-by-case basis. |
| Event timeline | Proposed events must take place within 12 months of the funding decision. |
| Eligible activities | Workshops, conferences, symposia, panel discussions and community engagement activities that align with Volt-Age’s electrification theme. |
| Deadline | Rolling (Please see the Process and deadlines section below.) |
Eligibility
Eligible participants include:
- Full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty from Concordia University and partner institutions (Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Calgary, Dalhousie University).
- Part-time faculty members who are actively engaged in research and supported by their respective department to organize an event.
Applications can be submitted by individuals, teams or research units.
Process and deadlines
Application process
All applicants (including those who previously submitted an NOI) must submit a full proposal using the application form linked below.
The selection process follows these steps:
- Submission: Complete the online application form.
- Internal review and recommendations: Applications will be reviewed internally by the Volt-Age management committee.
- Final decision: Funding decisions will be made by the executive committee based on the management committee’s recommendations.
Deadlines
To ensure consistent support, the program operates as a rolling call. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed during two specific windows each year.
| Spring 2026 | March 2, 2026 (decision by late March) |
| Fall 2026 |
September 7, 2026 (decision by late September) |
| Spring 2027 | To be announced |
| Fall 2027 | To be announced |
Note: Proposals submitted after a deadline will automatically be held for the subsequent review cycle.
Contact
For questions, please email volt-age@concordia.ca with the subject line: Event call.
Volt-Age is funded by a $123-million grant from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.
