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Heritage Research Award
Supports graduate heritage research in Waterloo Region
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Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This award provides a $3,000 research grant to support graduate-level heritage research related to Waterloo Region. It supports research projects in fields such as archaeology, architecture, history, and other heritage-related disciplines.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Graduate research projects related to Waterloo Region heritage.
Documents Needed
- Letter of application
- Research project proposal
- Official transcripts for all graduate and undergraduate studies
- Confidential letter of reference from a professor
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time graduate students
- Students at the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, or the University of Waterloo
- Full-time graduate students at universities outside the Region doing regional heritage research
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
Selection criteria
- Scholarly importance of the proposed work.
- Relevance of the research to regional heritage.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Write a letter of application.
- Prepare a research project proposal.
- Collect official transcripts.
- Request a confidential reference letter from a professor.
- Step 2: Submit the application package
- Email the complete package to the Foundation Secretary.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a nomination-based process.
- Applicants must submit a complete application package for consideration.
- Successful applicants may receive the award at the beginning of the academic year.
Additional information
- Nominations are not currently being accepted.
- Applications are forwarded by email to the Foundation Secretary.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Research Award Program
What is the Heritage Research Award?
This award provides a $3,000 research grant to support graduate-level heritage research related to Waterloo Region. It supports research projects in fields such as archaeology, architecture, history, and other heritage-related disciplines.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Research Award Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Research Award program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Research Award program, you must:
Full-time graduate student
Heritage-related research project
Master’s or doctoral level
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Research Award?
Graduate research projects related to Waterloo Region heritage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Research Award?
You can contact Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation (WRHF) by email at wrhf@regionofwaterloo.ca.
Where is the Heritage Research Award available?
The Heritage Research Award program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Research Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Research Award is a Grant and Funding