Are you a faculty researcher examining ways to dismantle barriers faced by equity-deserving groups in higher education? Do you have an idea for a bold, potentially game-changing proposal that could address barriers at the University of Windsor?
The Office of Research and Innovation Services seeks expressions of interest from faculty for being nominated for the Robbins-Ollivier Excellence in Equity Award. The award is valued at $100,000 and has a one-year duration.
The award was established to memorialize the struggle by a group of researchers to bring equity into the Canada Research Chairs program. The group’s fight at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal resulted in major changes to the program to improve representation of women, racialized individuals, Indigenous people, and individuals with disabilities in the flagship program.
Expressions of interest should outline your proposal for an innovative initiative that can be launched at the University of Windsor to benefit students, researchers, and the academic community more broadly. The proposal should highlight existing barriers and how the project will help break down or overcome those barriers, amplify strengths and opportunities, and should identify avenues for student involvement in research, outreach, and program delivery.
To be eligible for nomination, you must be a full-time faculty member on a continuing appointment with a demonstrated record of commitment to equity in the research and academic system or the community more broadly through your scholarship, teaching, and service.
Expressions of interest should be no longer than two pages and can be submitted via the ERSO Research Portal by Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Due to program restrictions, only one expression of interest will be selected to move forward to nomination.