Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada Grant
The SEE Canada Grant provides an opportunity for University staff members to further their professional development through idea-exchange and learning alongside counterparts at other Canadian universities, colleges, research institutions or industry-partner organizations. Up to five proposals for a maximum of $5000 each are funded every year.
The SEE Canada Grant is funded through the Staff Excellence Fund and modelled after the Staff International Experience Fund (SIEF), which allows employees to gain experience abroad.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be employed as regular full-time staff (as defined by Policy 54)
- Be in a position classified under the University Support Group (USG) salary structure
- Worked at the University of Waterloo for at least two (2) consecutive years.
Employees may not apply if they:
- Have received a SEE Canada Grant or SIEF Award in the past ten years
- Are active members of the SEE Canada Grant Selection Committee
- Are Executive Council members
Application
- Please find the application documents and instructions on the SEE Canada application page.
- Submit the completed application form and signed letter to seecanada@uwaterloo.ca.
Please note that you may submit anytime, but all submissions will be reviewed after the submission deadline.
Selection Criteria
The purpose of the SEE Canada Grant is to allow University staff to expand their knowledge and return with the intention to apply what they’ve learned to their role at Waterloo. The expected impact that their experiences will bring to the University will be heavily weighted when it comes to recipient selection.
The SEE Canada Selection Committee will expect applications to include proposals for travel to one or more Canadian universities, colleges, research institutions or industry-partner organizations for a period of one to two weeks.
Please Note:
The Grant may not be used to attend conferences. The following criteria will have a direct impact on the decision of the SEE Canada Grant Selection Committee
Required Application Components:
- An application form that is clear and complete.
- A proposal for travel and placement that is likely to be executed as described.
- A proposal that is aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan or the Waterloo at 10
Preference will be given to those who do not travel frequently for work.
Information sessions
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Date: |
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Location: |
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Staff Conference | April 10 - 11, 2024 |
TBD |
TBD |
Timelines
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May 31, 2024 |
Deadline for applications |
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June 2024 |
Award recipients announced |
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July 2024 – April 2025 |
Target months to complete the work-travel experience |
The University strives to provide a safe environment for employees whether they are on campus or travelling. Should any changes occur in the University travel policy due to health restrictions, sponsored travel for this program will be postponed until a later date. University travelers are strongly encouraged to assess risks prior to travel and employ safe practices during travel.
SEE Canada Committee
The SEE Canada Committee is responsible for advertising the SEE Canada grant, as well as selecting and awarding Grant recipients. This committee includes three members appointed by the Chief Human Resources Officer including the President of the University of Waterloo Staff Association. The committee is governed under the terms of reference.
Previous SEE Canada Grant Winners
To view learn about the backgrounds and experiences of the previous grant recipients please review the previous grant winners page