Indigenous Research Seed Funding Awards
One Child Every Child
These awards are for Indigenous scholars that are exploring new maternal and child health and wellness research with a focus on Indigenous peoples, organizations and/or communities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold a primary appointment at Athabasca University, the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, or the University of Lethbridge.
- Applicants may be independent researchers, postdoctoral scholars, or doctoral students/candidates.
- Postdoctoral scholars and doctoral students/candidates may apply with their supervisor as a project member to administer the funds on their behalf.
- Primary applicants need to be Indigenous. However, supervisors who hold funds for doctoral or graduate scholar applicants do not have to be Indigenous.
- Early Career Researchers (ECR) will be given preference. In recognition of the unique experiences and structural barriers faced by Indigenous scholars, ECR Indigenous scholars also include postdoctoral scholars and PhD students/candidates.. For independent researchers, an ECR is generally defined as a researcher within five years of the date of their first independent research-related appointment (excluding relevant leaves).
- Individuals who have previously received an OCEC Indigenous Research Seed funding award are NOT eligible to apply in this round.
More Details
There are five awards of up to $10,000 available for this round.
Award funds may be used for, but are not limited to, initial community engagement, hiring research staff, support for literature review, grant writing, ceremonial protocol support, honoraria, visuals, connection and early knowledge engagement/presentations with Indigenous community(ies), and travel to develop partnerships. These awards are open to applicants from all Faculties. The duration of the award is for one year.
OCEC and the Indigenous Path are committed to ensuring that all scholars have equitable access to research funding and career support. Applicants conducting Indigenous research are highly encouraged to apply.
Led by the University of Calgary, the One Child Every Child research initiative works to dramatically improve the lives of children, their families, and maternal health across Canada. The initiative is funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund with support from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Azrieli Foundation.