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Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Accelarator Fund (GIRAF)
Graduate research training plays a fundamental role in the activities of the institute. The goal of the Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Accelerator Fund (GIRAF) is to support research undertaken by graduate or post-doctoral trainees at the intersection of the humanities and the sciences. Trainees supported by the GIRAF become members of the institute, if they are not already, and are expected to participate in interdisciplinary activities such as coffee hours, reading groups, and other research events, as appropriate.
Program Aim
- enhance trainees research skills
- build experience with interdisciplinary collaborations
- position teams for major grant applications
- advance research work and knowledge
- achieve greater research impact
Eligibility
Only institute faculty members (core and associate) are eligible to submit proposals. Graduate and post-doctoral trainees are welcome and indeed encouraged to contact potential supervisors with ideas for projects. Proposal may name a trainee or outline a plan to identify and select a trainee contingent on the success of the proposal. All projects must be overseen by an institute faculty member.
Funding
The award provides a graduate student with $6000 of funding for the summer term.
Questions
A call for the GIRAF program with detailed instructions will be sent to membership each year in spring. Please contact Paul Arnold, Institute Research Specialist at parnold6@uwo.ca for more information.