NiCHE is dedicated to three goals:
- developing the field of Canadian environmental history / historical geography in Canada and beyond
- being an example of how a geographically-dispersed network of researchers can communicate and develop its research in the 21st century
- being an example of how an academic field can communicate its research beyond the academy.
For the third annual “Call for Projects,” we wish to make a special effort to target proposals that will take environmental history / historical geography research beyond the academy and communicate it to Canadian publics. To do so, we are setting aside $50,000 to fund new, one-time projects with needs between $2500 and $10,000. Examples may include a public speaker series, educational resources, or digital initiatives. At least half of the “Call for Projects” funding will be directed towards public outreach projects.
Your application should be sent as a single file attachment to amaceach@uwo.ca and consist of
- a proposal (max. 3 pages) consisting of a brief description of the project, followed by a full description listing the objectives, methodology, and timeline, with special emphasis on whether/how the project will
- promote public outreach of environmental history / historical geography,
- involve matching funds and/or partnerships with groups beyond Canadian universities, and/or
- facilitate student training and involvement
- a budget (max. 1 page) for the entire project, including how the NiCHE funds will be used
- a curriculum vitae (max. 1 page) of each individual applying.
The deadline for submissions is 13 October 2009. Notification will be made on 30 October 2009. Successful applicants will be reimbursed for expenses on submission of receipts; all funds are to be spent by 31 December 2010. Because most of NiCHE’s funding comes via the SSHRC Strategic Knowledge Clusters program, which supports the mobilization and dissemination of research but not research itself, NiCHE maintains this distinction in deciding which projects it can support. If you have any questions, please email amaceach@uwo.ca .
Nous encourageons des demandes qui attendront un public francophone, et les demandes peuvent être soumises en français.
Note that NiCHE also considers requests for funding support throughout the year, particularly for projects that are time-sensitive. Proposals should be structured as above.
