Funding for Research
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ researchers welcome partnerships with non-profit or public-sector organizations to promote knowledge creation, translation and dissemination in the public sphere.
Potential partners include exchange networks, non-profit organizations, health centres and service providers, Indigenous organizations, governments, townships and environmental agencies.
Partnering with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ researchers allows non-profit and public sector organizations to:
- Consult with researchers in a specific field and explore research queries. You'll receive expert advice on responses to questions, topics, action or inaction,
- Perform needs assessments and program evaluations to determine agency needs, strengths, gaps, best practices and recommendations for moving forward,
- Connect with University centres and research networks to address multifaceted research questions,
- Contribute to and benefit from evidence-based research that addresses organizational mandates and priorities (e.g., enhance program and service delivery, identify community gaps, consolidate data to help with future policy making, etc.) and,
- Leverage resources as part of collaborative research grants.
Why Partner with UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Researchers?
Leverage resources, expertise, knowledge translation initiatives, and research for partnership funding opportunities, such as SSHRC (connection grants, partnership development grants, partnership grants) and CIHR.
Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders in the local community and abroad to create shared learning that inspires policy decision-making.
Conduct multi-dimensional research by collaborating with multifaceted partners that can collectively address a complex societal problem, question, policy, or need.
Create long-lasting relationships that promote public debate, policy decision-making and societal change.