Requests for WiSE Connect funds are now being considered.
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WiSE Connect aims to:
1) Encourage and facilitate networking, collaboration and sustained communication between organizations and individuals involved in WiSE initiatives.
2) Support the participation of women of all ages in science and engineering as a means of addressing the underrepresentation of women in these fields at all levels.
Acceptable use of WiSE Connect funds:
- To support participation in conferences, workshops and other related events
- To support the organization of conferences, workshops and other such events
- To facilitate networking, collaboration and sustained communication between organizations and individuals involved in WiSE activities
- To support related outreach initiatives (ie: connecting individuals to mentors and role models)
- Other initiatives which support the goals of the Chair for Women in Science and Engineering Program (CWSE)
Please note: Priority will be given to funding requests which encourage networking, collaboration and sustained communications. In 2009-2010 a total of $5,000 is available.
Proposal Requirements:
- Applicant information Form
- 1-4 single spaced page Project Proposal including:
- a description of the proposed project and use of funds
- an explanation of how this funding will contribute to the goals of the CWSE program and its potential impact
- a detailed proposed budget
- a description of how success will be evaluated (where appropriate)
Criteria for selection will include the following:
- Receipt of a complete application
- Involvement of resident(s) of Ontario in initiative
- Contribution to the goals of the CWSE program
- Potential impact of initiative
- Preference will be given to proposals involving fields with significant gender disparity
Reporting Requirements: All participants will be required to submit a brief final report that provides an outline of the project, use of funds, impact and evaluation results (where appropriate).
Mail complete package to:
NSERC/RIM Chair for Women in Science and Engineering
School of Engineering
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1
Questions should be directed to [email protected].
