Objective
The Â鶹AV Sustainability Systems Initiative, Brace Water Centre, and the Sustainable Growth Initiative's new Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grant provides seed funding to interdisciplinary teams to develop ambitious research programs that will become the face of sustainability research of Â鶹AV.
In 3-5 years, it is hoped that these projects will evolve to secure large (> $10M) grants. Selected projects will be incubated by the MSSI to try to reach this goal together. This grant is the spark that will lead to a bonfire. With this funding, teams will be required to produce the two following deliverables:
1. Host a symposium on the topic and co-author a white paper with conference participants.
2. Develop a roadmap for project longevity including grant applications.
The funding for this grant comes from the MSSI, Brace, and the SGI. To reflect this partnership, of the seven grants, one grant will be awarded to a project concerning water research, and one will be awarded to a project concerning sustainable business.
Value and duration
One-year, non-renewable, up to $20,000 per award ($140,000 available in total).
Eligibility
The idea must be bold and new, have potential to make a significant impact on a sustainability problem/challenge and align with the MSSI vision. Its nascent state or boldness should render it premature for other funding.
The Applicants
• Each proposal requires at least two Â鶹AV faculty members from different departments as co-applicants
• One co-applicant must be designated to manage the fund
• If submitting multiple applications, one can serve as fund manager to one application only.
• All co-applicants must be MSSI Members. If you are not a member, you can join by applying via our website.
• Â鶹AV (non-faculty) and external applicants can be included as collaborators
• All applicants must be in good standing with the MSSI (terms and conditions of previously awarded funding have all been met)
Additional information
See the full call on the MSSI website.
Sponsor full application deadline
January 25, 2025, 11:59 PM (ET)
Submission information
Proposals should be submitted using the template found on the MSSI website.
Contact
Evan Henry, evan.henry [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Transdisciplinary%20Catalyst%20Grant)
