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Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative
Partnered research on gender-based violence
Funding available
$ 700,000
Deadline
October 6, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $700,000 over four years for partnered research on gender-based violence. Supports prevention, access to justice, and survivor services through collaborative and intersectional research.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on gender-based violence in Canada.
- Research partnerships with community-based organizations.
- Knowledge mobilization and public outreach activities.
- Training and mentoring activities for students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Collaborative research on prevention, justice, and survivor support.
Documents Needed
- Research proposal
- CV or biographical sketch for team members
- List of references or bibliography
- Funds requested from SSHRC budget template
- Letters of support from confirmed partner organizations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions
- Researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions
- Partner organizations from the not-for-profit sector
- Partner organizations from the public sector
- Partner organizations from the private sector
Who is not eligible
- Projects involving only postsecondary institutions as partners
- Organizations without eligible Canadian postsecondary affiliation for the applicant role
- Projects whose main objective is curriculum development
- Federal government employees acting outside the program’s stated conditions
Eligible expenses
- Student and non-student salaries or stipends for project work.
- Project coordination or management costs.
- Travel and subsistence related to the research.
- Professional or technical services tied directly to the project.
- Supplies, software, and equipment not provided by the host institution.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects whose main objective is curriculum development.
- Payments to project directors, co-directors, co-applicants, or collaborators for their own work.
- Consulting fees paid to team members or to their own companies.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Administrative services normally provided by the institution.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Originality, significance and contribution to the initiative’s goals.
- Appropriateness of methods, theory and co-creation of knowledge.
- Quality of EDI considerations in research design and practices.
- Quality of training, mentoring and trainee recruitment plans.
- Potential impact on partner organizations and progress indicators.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the funding opportunity description and application instructions.
- Prepare the research proposal, budget, CVs and supporting documents.
- Step 2: Complete the Convergence Portal form
- Sign in to the Convergence Portal.
- Select the funding opportunity and complete the required application sections.
- Upload the required attachments and verify all participant profiles.
- Step 3: Submit through the institution
- Finalize and submit the application to the research administrator.
- Wait for the research administrator to approve and forward the application to the agency.
- Step 4: After submission
- Track the submission status in the portal.
- No further edits can be made once the application is received by the agency.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a merit review process.
- Selection is made by WAGE based on available funds and committee recommendations.
- Only projects aligned with the initiative’s themes are considered for funding.
- Successful applicants receive a notice of award and reporting requirements.
- Grant holders must comply with program and agency conditions during the project.
Additional information
- One-year automatic extension available without additional funding.
- Grant holders must report on funded activities and outcomes.
- Research results should be made openly available whenever possible.
- Applications are reviewed through a merit-based process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative Program
What is the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative?
Up to $700,000 over four years for partnered research on gender-based violence. Supports prevention, access to justice, and survivor services through collaborative and intersectional research.
How much funding can be received?
Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative Funds up to $700,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative program, you must:
Canadian postsecondary affiliation
Matches one GBV theme
Formal partnership required
What expenses are eligible under Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative?
Research on gender-based violence in Canada.
Research partnerships with community-based organizations.
Knowledge mobilization and public outreach activities.
Training and mentoring activities for students and postdoctoral researchers.
Collaborative research on prevention, justice, and survivor support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative?
You can contact Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) by email at partnerships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative available?
The Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative is a Researchers And Facilities