Competition

Note: this is an open call; projects can be submitted anytime.

This program aims to support the development and dissemination of knowledge to contribute to a better understanding of Québec and its approach to Canadian relations. More specifically, it is designed to support:

• an increase in research and studies focusing on intergovernmental affairs, Québec studies, and the Canadian Francophonie;

• more effective dissemination of research findings and studies, through seminars and publications;

• more joint participation, by researchers from Québec and other places in Canada, in the production and dissemination of knowledge on the above themes;

• the emergence of a new generation of researchers working on intergovernmental affairs, Québec studies and the Canadian Francophonie.

Program components: The Program has three components: 

• Intergovernmental Affairs;

• Québec Studies;

• the Canadian Francophonie.

Each project must target:

• the completion of studies or research;

• the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of books or scientific articles, collaboration in university-level knowledge-sharing platforms, or the dissemination of scientific content from research projects using dynamic communication tools; or

• the organization of or participation in meetings to promote discussions between Québec, Canadian or international experts at major events held in Québec, elsewhere in Canada or around the world.

The Intergovernmental Affairs component primarily supports projects that, in compliance with the Québec government guidelines in the field of Canadian intergovernmental relations, help promote intergovernmental relations based on respect for the Constitution and recognition of Québec’s specificity. The projects may also enrich scrutiny and discussion of these themes in Canada, and focus on:

• Québec and Canadian politics;

• intergovernmental relations;

• institutional, constitutional and geopolitical questions relating to federalism;

• economic and financial questions relating to fiscal autonomy, financial and fiscal transfers, and equalization payments; or

• comparative federalism.

The Québec Studies component primarily supports projects that contribute to an understanding of Québec, its institutions, identity issues, and the reality and future of Québec society in Canada (in fields such as history, political science, law and sociology). The projects must focus on:

• institutional and public policy questions;

• inter-community relations, diversity and identity;

• civil society and political forces in Québec and Canada; or

• the history of Québec, civil society and political forces.

The Canadian Francophonie component primarily supports projects that, in compliance with the aims and objectives of the Québec Policy on the Canadian Francophonie, contribute to an understanding of the Canadian Francophonie and of the Francophone and Acadian communities, including the realities they face, and the issues relating to public policies and the relationship with Québec as French-speaking communities in Canada. The projects must focus on:

• the Francophone and Acadian communities, their diversity and the various realities they face;

• the challenges that the Francophone and Acadian communities must address in various public policy areas;

• relations between Quebecers and Francophones elsewhere in Canada and between Québec and the Canadian Francophonie; or

• questions relating to language policies in Canada, history, the sociology of French-speaking communities in Canada, and changes in those communities.

Project duration: For all the components, projects can be single-year or multi-year projects. Single-year projects take place within a period of twelve months, beginning at the project start date specified by the applicant. Multi-year projects take place over a period of between one year and three years. A multi-year project must include phased steps that are interdependent, and must take more than one year to complete. The repetition of the same activity from year to year is not a multi-year project.

Financial support for a project is never renewed automatically at the end of the grant period. A new application must be submitted if further support is needed.

In addition to the external funding agency’s submission procedures, this opportunity must also be submitted for Departmental, HSS Faculty, and Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) institutional reviews and approvals via Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). In order to facilitate the HSS Faculty’s administrative review, please ensure "Heather C. O'Brien (Grants Facilitator)" and “Matthew Milner (Grants Facilitator)” are added as "Team Members" on your RP file. Allow at least 10 business days for these reviews to be completed.

In accordance with University-wide approval protocols, all tabs of the RP file must be completed, the completed application must be uploaded to the “Attachments” tab, all supporting documentation including support for cash and in-kind commitments and/or letters of support must also be uploaded, and “Submit” must be pressed in order for HSS to begin its administrative review and provide approvals. HSS cannot guarantee timely completion of an administrative review for application files that are incomplete. For more detailed submission instructions and information, please consult the HSS Research Support Services website.

If you plan to apply to this competition or other research funding opportunities (as either PI or CI), e-mail an HSS Grants Facilitator, Heather C. O’Brien (HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or 864-8603) or Matthew Milner (HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca or 864-8050), to notify the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of your intent to apply. E-mailing the intent to apply as early as possible will help to facilitate an efficient review. A Grants Facilitator can answer any questions you may have about internal or external submission procedures and may also be able to help with proposal development.