[Toronto] OPEN CALL: University of Toronto Call for Proposals for Collaborative Research with Institutions in Southeast Asia

Greetings from Toronto!

The University of Toronto (U of T) is providing seed funds to support collaborative education and research initiatives through a Call for Proposals. The overall aim of this Call for Proposals is to provide initial support for the development of research links and catalyze further collaboration with institutions in Southeast Asia.

The Office of the Vice-President International (OVPI) will support up to five joint initiatives for a funding period of one (1) year. The Call is open to all research areas. The proposals will be assessed and recommended for selection by a peer review committee appointed by OVPI.

Proposals

1. Proposed activities should contribute to building long-term collaborative links between U of T and partner institutions in Southeast Asia.
2. Proposals must be led by at least one Principal Investigator (PI) from U of T and another PI whose home institution must be based in one of the following Southeast Asia countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam. We encourage early career researchers (ECRs) to apply.
3. Each research team must include a researcher appointed at an academic institution (in full-time permanent academic appointment) in one of the eligible Southeast Asian countries. The projects can include collaborators from other institutions, such as cultural organizations, non , governmental and governmental partners, international organizations, and local communities.
4. Proposals that demonstrate additional committed funding (or support in-kind), including from the non-U of T PI and/or other funding sources, are encouraged.
5. Proposals with the potential for sustainability beyond the initial funding period are encouraged.
6. The fund is open for proposals across all research areas.
7. The funding envelope comprises CAD$75,000 from the U of T. Up to five (5) joint projects will be selected.

Timelines

  • Notice of Interest: 25 April – 26 May 2024
  • Call for proposals opens: 15 July 2024
  • Call for proposals closes: 15 September 2024
  • Communication of results to applicants: 1 November 2024
  • Start date of awards: 1 December 2024
  • Projects end 31 January: 2026
  • Final report: 1 March 2026

For full informations (costs, eligibility, timeline, notice of interest and submission, etc), visit this guideline.

Visit the University of Toronto website for more informations regarding this offer.