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KILLAM CONNECTION
University Rank:#38
KILLAM CONNECTION
Available
About
- Funding AmountCAD ( 25000 )
- Funding Durationyearly
- Apply Date2024-2025
- GenderBoth
- Destination CountriesCanada
- Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
Study LevelsPhD (Philosophy Doctorate), Master by Research, Master by Course Work, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Professional Doctorate
DegreesAll
Requirements
Additional Requirements
The Killam Connection program provides up to CAN $25,000 to enable UBC faculty to host an innovative and interdisciplinary research forum and graduate course focused around a theme of general interest and public importance, and including a series of invited scholars. The purpose of the Killam Connection is to provide an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to engage with leading scholars on matters of importance, and for students to gain experience developing and possibly implementing scholarly products oriented to impact beyond academy.
1. The lead applicant must be a UBC-V faculty member. UBC-O faculty are invited to contribute as co-applicants.
2. The proposed course is expected to be offered primarily in-person on the Vancouver campus, but may be available online to students located elsewhere.
3. The proposed course should not be already available at UBC.
4. The proposed course should be interdisciplinary in nature, and the course design should contain activities for students to work collaboratively on knowledge exchange/mobilization.
5. A minimum of five public lectures should be organized, at least four of which should be held in the Greater Vancouver area.
6. Joint applications are welcome, and cross-disciplinary collaboration is strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
The course should be available to students in one of the following terms: January 2023, September 2023, or January 2024.
The letter should be no longer than 3 pages and should include a broad description of the course and its potential appeal and benefit to graduate students from various departments and faculties a list of potential public speakers and public events and ideas about the public scholarship component including scholarly products by students.