Purpose
To provide financial support for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in German studies at Canadian universities and colleges.
Graduate Research Grants
- For MA or PhD students at Canadian universities and colleges whose research in German studies has a substantial component dealing with Diversity and Inclusion
- $1,000 one-time payment
- Successful applicants will work with the Waterloo Centre for German Studies to make their findings available to the general public (e.g., via a blogpost, in a podcast-like interview, etc.).
What's required in the application?
- Description of research project (two pages maximum). This should include:
- How the project promotes diversity and inclusion in German studies
- Type of project (e.g., conference paper, article, thesis), current status of project, and expected completion date
- Ideas for making the research findings available to the general public
- CV
- Unofficial transcript
- Letter of reference from supervisor/mentor (sent directly to wcgs@uwaterloo.ca)
How will the proposals be judged?
- A committee chaired by the Director of the Waterloo Centre for German Studies will assess the proposals.
- Judging criteria will include:
- Potential impact of the project
Deadlines?
- Online Application: May 1, 2024
- Results announced: Mid-May 2024
How will the grants be disbursed?
- Graduate Research Grants will be a one-time payment directly to the student
Contact
Have questions? Please email wcgs@uwaterloo.ca or call 519-888-4567 ext. 49267