2022 Seneca Social Innovation Research Fund Call for Proposals | Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology | Seneca Polytechnic

Purpose

Supports emerging social innovation applied research activities at Seneca. Designed to strengthen networks among students, faculty, staff and external partners.

Scale

$15,000 grant (up to one year)

Partner Contribution

• SIRF Only Stream: in-kind contributions in all cases; for-profit businesses must also make a 10 per cent ($1,500) cash contribution
• SIRF + Mitacs Accelerate Stream: $7,500 cash plus in-kind contributions

Details

The Seneca SIRF is an institution-wide, internally funded and administered initiative that supports emerging social innovation applied research activities at Seneca. It aligns with Seneca's strategic priorities and academic plan, and is designed to strengthen networks among students, faculty, staff and external partners.

Through SIRF, a modest amount of funding is available to pursue applied research initiatives in partnership with an external partner, which address social innovation challenges and provide experiential learning opportunities for student researchers. All projects must clearly demonstrate the importance of the research to the external partner, the value to student researchers and the ability to create positive social and/or health outcomes for societies.

Timeline for the 2022-2023 SIRF: 

1. Interested applicants must submit a notice of intent by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
2. A SIRF grant development workshop will be provided on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 (through Webex and a recording) for those invited to a full application. 

For additional information on the Seneca SIRF, please contact any member of the Seneca Applied Research team or email research@senecacollege.ca.