Connected-EDI: Translating Research from English for Impact & Connection Fund

OVERVIEW:

Communication is key to building trusting relationships, successful collaborations and creating change. The Connected Minds’ Translating Research from English for Impact & Connection Fund supports researchers with translating their interdisciplinary research outputs from English to other languages, helping to increase the accessibility of your work to community members and organizations most impacted by the findings.

Translating your research can have real world impact by fulfilling commitments to give research results back to the community, assisting with recruiting future community research participants, helping in training international frontline organizations, and so much more.

Let your research speak the world’s languages. With this fund, your work doesn’t just travel — it connects, informs, and transforms. Apply now and help us show the world the impact of your work!

Note #1: Connected Minds cannot assist with providing connections with translators at this time, it is recommended you apply for the award only once a translation service has been found. For a list of accredited translators, please visit the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO).

Amount:

Up to $1,500

Application Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

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APPLICATION, ADJUDICATION, AND ANNOUNCEMENT TIMELINE (Tentative):

Applications will be submitted via JotForm and will be vetted by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Community Outreach Specialist on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Applications will be recommended by the EDI & Community Outreach Specialist, and be approved by the Executive Program Director for Funding, ad hoc.

Applications will be processed, adjudicated, and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you have any additional questions regarding funding eligibility, please contact Andrew Castillo, EDI & Community Outreach Specialist.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Please use the line below to specify the language the research material is being translated into:
2. Please confirm that you have permission to translate the research material (Yes/No)
3. Please confirm that no other funds have been allocated to funding the translation (Yes/No)
4. Please confirm that any material being translated (e.g., interviews, transcripts, video) have ethics approval for sharing with third parties for translating (Yes/No/Not Applicable)
Distribution Plan
1. Do you have a distribution plan in place to disseminate the translated material? (Yes/No)
2. Do you have a local or international community connection to help disseminate the translated material? (Yes/No)
3. Have other funds been pre-allocated for the translation of research outputs? (Yes/No)
Information on Material to be Translated
1. Please use the line below to specify what Media (e.g., text, video, graphic) is being translated (E.g., captioning video; text; voice-to-text):
2. Have you had appropriate consultations to ensure translations are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the audience receiving the material? (Yes/No)
3. Information on Translation Company Contracted
  - Name of Service Provider
  - Name of Main Contact
  - Company Address
  - Company Email
  - Company Phone Number (If applicable)
  - Company Website
  - Estimate of Translation Costs (i.e., cost per [hour/item/word])
4. Date Material Expected to Be Translated By:

Application will be evaluated by EDI & Community Outreach Specialist for confirmation that application has passed all Eligibility Criteria.

Applications that pass the eligibility criteria will be forwarded to the Executive Program Director for final approval.

Please note: We appreciate the interest and effort of all applicants across our funding opportunities. Due to the high volume of applications and in order to maintain a fair and efficient review process, we are unable to provide individual feedback or respond to inquiries regarding selection outcomes. All decisions are final, and we are not able to accommodate requests for reconsideration.

Applicant has confirmed they have a distribution plan for translated material (Yes/No)
Applicant has a community connection or coordinator to assist with the distribution of the translated material (Yes/No)
Language translation outside of English* (Yes/No)
Confirmation that no other funds have been allocated for the translation of materials (Yes/No)
Consultations have occurred to verify translated material are cultural sensitive and appropriate for the receiving audience (Yes/No)
Consultations have occurred to verify materials are eligible for translation and distribution. (Yes/No)
Translation company/provider is verifiable (Yes/No)
Date for translation distribution is available (Yes/No)

Copy of research output to be translated
Copy of translated material
Invoice of Translation
Impact statement two months after distributing translated material

Translating materials into English
The translation and distribution of material the applicant or applicant’s team does not hold copyrights for, unless explicit permission is provided
The translation and distribution of materials the applicant or applicant's team does not have ethics approval for
Translation of material that will be reinterpreted to alter the original meaning or accuracy of the research material; applications must be for direct translation of material only
Cover the translation of material that is already being translated by other funders