Also blogging at University Affairs Careers Café- Hangin’ with the students May 15, 2012 Nicola Koper
- Where do I put… May 7, 2012 Jo VanEvery
Author Archives: Jo VanEvery
It’s more than the grant
I often feel ambivalent about helping people with grant applications. I know there is a need. I know I can help. But the funding situation is such that many excellent proposals don’t get funded, even with my help. Fortunately, my … Continue reading
Making sense of the cuts
There has been a lot of head shaking, confusion and anger in the wake of the recent Canadian federal budget. Academics value evidence, reason, and rational argument. The cuts just don’t make sense. What happens if we turn the question … Continue reading
SSHRC Insight compulsory Intent to Apply
If you are planning on applying for an Insight Grant this October you must submit a Notice of Intent to apply in August. I am unsurprised at this development. The compulsory Notice of Intent enables the program officers to determine … Continue reading
Practical implications of this year’s Insight results delay
I missed something in my earlier post about the what the delay in communicating the results of the SSHRC Insight competition might mean for you. If you are awarded a grant, a delay of even a couple of weeks can … Continue reading