HRI funding encourages small-scale innovation and experimentation, as well as pilot work to develop a larger research project. Funding can be used:

• To hire students as research assistants and collaborators;
• ·For travel to collect data (e.g., archives and other field work); and
• As matching funds for external grant applications.

This funding is not for the purchase of computers, books, or travel for the purpose of conference participation.

Grants will be awarded to a maximum of $3500 for assistance during a 12-month period immediately following the grant’s receipt.

Grant recipients are required to submit a final grant report to the HRI that explains how the funding has moved your research/creative work forward and your progress with external funding applications. This report is due two months after the expiration of the grant.

The receipt of HRI funding needs to be acknowledged in any publications, conferences, or other outcomes from this research.

HRI funding recipients are expected to submit a subsequent application to an external agency within 16 months of receipt of the award and no later than three years. Those who do not submit an application will not be eligible to re-apply for HRI funding unless they can demonstrate extenuating circumstances.

Applications must include:

• A description of how these funds will advance your research project/program;
• Plans to submit a future proposal to an external funding agency;
• An explanation of how HRI funds would increase the likelihood of a successful external application; and
• Justification of why PER funds are not sufficient.

HRI funds that have not been spent within twelve months of the grant’s receipt (or another specified date, as stated when the award is announced to the recipient) will be reclaimed by the HRI for redistribution during the next grant period. An extension of twelve months may be granted by the HRI Advisory Board upon application explaining extenuating circumstances that have had an impact on the completion of the project. Funding will not normally be awarded for a project more than once; however, applicants who wish to apply for additional funding for the same project should include extra details justifying the request and explaining the ongoing/long term nature of the project and how it is building upon previous HRI funding.

HRI Associates who are Sessional Instructors or LTAs are requested to submit documentation of their current employment status with Brock as part of their grant application package. Recipients whose affiliation with Brock ends prior to the expiration of any grants received may not access any unspent funds after their employment contract ends.

Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application includes:

1. Project description (maximum 2 pages). This should indicate its stage of development, relevance to the scholarship or critical research path of the applicant, expected outcome and contribution to the field.
2. A brief abstract of the project in non-specialist terms; if the application is successful, this abstract will be posted on the HRI website.
3. Budget and budget justification
   • Outline the projected total costs, indicating the aspect for which HRI funding is requested, sources of revenue currently in hand or applied for, and in kind support.
   • If part of the funding is to be used to hire students, then their role and the value of the research work to their professional development should be clearly articulated.
   • Include a completed HRI Funding Budget Template for your project. Please note: this form will also be used to report on your actual expenditures when you file your final grant report.
   • The Faculty of Humanities Financial Manager is available to review your budget for completeness and accuracy. Please email Liz Powell (lpowell2@brocku.ca) to book your review. The deadline for booking a budget review is one week prior to the grant application deadline.
4. Current C.V.
5. Ancillary documentation (Optional)
   • Feel free to include other material related to the project.

*Your budget must be submitted on the HRI Funding Budget Template Excel spreadsheet. All other items should be combined as a single PDF document.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please make sure you submit all the requested information.

Notes

• The results of the competition will be communicated to the applicants by the HRI Director or Designate; unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the factors that were considered.
• Given budgetary constraints, it is not usually possible to fund all applications in any given competition.

While applications of any type of Humanities-based event will be accepted, special consideration may be given to those that provide student experience, attract significant “name” scholars to Brock, or enable transdisciplinary research and discussion.

Grants will be awarded to a maximum of $2,000. Grant recipients are required to submit a final grant report to the HRI. This report is due two months after the expiration of the grant. Associates will not be eligible to apply as a primary applicant for further HRI funding for conferences and events until this report has been received by the Director of the HRI.

HRI-sponsored conferences and events are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism.

Publicity materials for the event must indicate HRI sponsorship, be in alignment with Brock standards, and be approved by the HRI Director in advance of circulation.

HRI funds that have not been spent within twelve months of the grant’s receipt (or another specified date, as stated when the award is announced to the recipient) will be reclaimed by the HRI for redistribution during the next grant period. An extension of six months may be granted by the HRI Advisory Board upon application explaining extenuating circumstances that have had an impact on the completion of the event.

HRI Associates who are sessional instructors or LTAs are requested to submit documentation of their current employment status with Brock as part of their grant application package. Recipients whose affiliation with Brock ends prior to the expiration of any grants received may not access any unspent funds after their employment contract ends.

Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application must:

1. Provide conference title, date, and location.
2. Explain the nature of your conference or event and its impact on the field.
3. Identify your target audience. How does your event appeal to people beyond Brock?
4. Provide an advertising and publicity strategy. Where will you advertise your event? Think beyond HRI bulletin and ExperienceBU.
5. Describe what experiences this event provides for graduate students.
6. Provide the expected number of registrants, papers or presentations, and invited speakers.
7. Identify other units involved in this event (e.g., units from other Faculties, Makerspace, Human Rights and Equity, Library, etc.).
8. List University services with which you be coordinating (e.g., security, catering, room bookings, marketing & communication, etc.).
9. Include a detailed budget and budget justification.
   • Outline the projected total costs, indicating the aspect for which HRI funding is requested, sources of revenue currently in hand or applied for, and in-kind support.
   • Describe the role of students and the value of their work to their professional development.
   • Include a completed HRI Funding Budget Templatefor your project. Please note: this form will also be used to report on your actual expenditures when you file your final grant report.
   • The Faculty of Humanities Financial Manager is available to review your budget for completeness and accuracy. Please email Liz Powell (lpowell2@brocku.ca) to book your review. The deadline for booking a budget review is one week priorto the grant application deadline.
10. Include any additional information you deem relevant.

Applications for knowledge mobilization funding must include the following:

1. Details of the activity

• • For a conference, include title, dates, location, the name of the organizing body, confirmation of paper acceptance, and the abstract that was submitted.
  • For open access fees, provide the title of the paper, the name of the journal or publisher and their terms of publication (including open access fees), the abstract that was submitted, and confirmation of paper acceptance.
  • For online exhibits or other knowledge mobilization activities requiring website hosting fees, include the title and dates of the online activity, a summary of the exhibit/activity, name of the web hosting site and fees.

2. A current curriculum vitae
3. A detailed budget
4. A statement of other sources of revenue held or applied for.

Please submit applications electronically as one PDF document to the HRI (hri@brocku.ca).