
Dawson College
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
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At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Partnering and Collaboration
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
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Activities funded
This grant showcases a variety of research projects and initiatives, mainly in the field of post-secondary education and the integration of technology, with a focus on accessibility and inclusion. The projects involve collaborative efforts to improve educational outcomes and technological access for students with disabilities, among other areas.
- Research on food justice and sustainability in urban environments.
- Development of a digital platform to enhance STEAM education.
- Studies on active learning classes and their impact on cognition and motivation.
- Exploration of employment opportunities for postsecondary graduates with disabilities.
- Investigation into the accessibility of ICTs for students with disabilities.
- Projects enhancing the digital economy's reach to students with disabilities.
- Facilitating tech tool integration for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Utilizing social media networks to support post-secondary initiatives amidst COVID-19.
- Creating a scholarly edition of historical letters for academic study.
- Exploring indigenous storytelling and narrative sovereignty.
- Research into unconventional religious communities and related government actions.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 200,000
Enhance agricultural yield through AI solutions in collaboration with the University of Guelph
$ 150,000
Create sustainable packaging solutions in collaboration with McGill University
$ 80,000
Implement new mental health initiatives at a health institution
$ 120,000
Develop a telemedicine platform in partnership with a university
$ 100,000
Develop a new AI algorithm to predict protein structures at the University of Toronto
$ 250,000
Create a renewable energy startup incubator in collaboration with the University of British Columbia
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's affiliation with educational institutions and research focus.
- The applicant must be affiliated with Dawson College, as all projects mentioned are conducted by researchers from this institution.
- The project should focus on areas related to education, technology, inclusivity, or community engagement as reflected in the research topics listed.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant supports projects conducted by research staff at Dawson College, indicating that eligibility is specific to the college’s institutional capacity and locale. However, no additional geographical eligibility details are provided.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Previous involvement in similar research projects at Dawson College may positively influence the evaluation process for grant approval.
- Understanding and aligning with Dawson College's emphasis on digital accessibility and inclusivity could bolster a grant application.
- Applicants may benefit from networking with others at Dawson College who have successfully received grants for similar projects.
- Consider highlighting any innovative aspects of the project that leverage technology for educational purposes, as seen in previous grants.
- Receiving departmental or faculty support from within Dawson College can be advantageous for project endorsement.
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