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Program Overview

Program Description Seed funding program designed to support researchers from equity groups in establishing or strengthening research programs and developing competitive external funding applications. The program provides small internal grants to support research and scholarly or creative activities that advance knowledge while promoting inclusive research environments and equitable participation in the research ecosystem.
What Projects are Eligible?

Well-defined research, scholarly, or creative projects that will:

  • Support the development of a research program or new project
  • Generate preliminary results for external grant applications
  • Produce scholarly outputs such as publications, creative works, datasets, or exhibitions
  • Strengthen research collaborations or future funding opportunities
Who Can Apply?

Full-time University of Windsor faculty members with a research mandate.

Applicants must not hold other funding for development of the same research project. Priority will be given to applicants from equity-deserving groups including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized scholars, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
Career Stage Targeted (if applicable) All career researchers
Number of Competitions per Year 1 
Application Deadline Timing March 15
Final Report Deadline Within 1 month of project completion
Eligible Expenses
  • Student research assistance (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Travel to meet prospective collaborators (not conference travel)
  • Virtual collaboration meetings
  • Professional grant editing
  • Statistical consulting
  • Office expenses (max 10% of award)
  • Costs associated with the use of specialized research equipment (equipment purchase not eligible)
Time Frame Commitment (Years) 1-2
Award Value $5,000 (maximum)

Applications accepted through the ERSO Research Portal

 

Data Management Plan (where applicable): Applicants proposing research that involves the collection, creation, or management of research data must submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) as part of their application. Applicants may use the University of Windsor Data Management Plan Template available through Leddy Library. Additional information and resources are available through Leddy Library's Research Data Management website.

All grant holders must submit a final report, detailing the impact the award had on their work, within one month of the award end date.  Grant holders who fail to submit a report will be ineligible for future internal grants until the final report is submitted. 

Deadline: Within 1 month of project end date

Submit a Final Report

For more information about this program, please contact oris@uwindsor.ca