Organizations can collaborate with Conrad School researchers to co-develop applied research, conduct needs assessments or program evaluations, and contribute to evidence-based projects that support innovation, policy development, and community impact.
Funding for Research
University of Waterloo researchers welcome partnerships with non-profit or public-sector organizations to promote knowledge creation, translation and dissemination in the public sphere.
Potential partners include exchange networks, non-profit organizations, health centres and service providers, Indigenous organizations, governments, townships and environmental agencies.
Why Partner with UWaterloo Researchers?
Partnering with Waterloo researchers allows non-profit and public sector organizations to:
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Consult with researchers in a specific field and explore research queries. You'll receive expert advice on responses to questions, topics, action or inaction,
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Perform needs assessments and program evaluations to determine agency needs, strengths, gaps, best practices and recommendations for moving forward,
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Connect with university centres and research networks to address multifaceted research questions,
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Contribute to and benefit from evidence-based research that addresses organizational mandates and priorities (e.g., enhance program and service delivery, identify community gaps, consolidate data to help with future policy-making, etc.) and,
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Leverage resources as part of collaborative research grants.
Catalyze
Leverage resources, expertise, knowledge translation initiatives, and research for partnership funding opportunities, such as SSHRC (connection grants, partnership development grants, partnership grants) and CIHR.
Collaborate
Conduct multidimensional research by collaborating with multifaceted partners that can collectively address a complex societal problem, question, policy, or need.
Create
Create long-lasting relationships that promote public debate, policy decision-making and societal change.
Community
Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders in the local community and abroad to create shared learning that inspires policy decision-making.