Connected-EDI

Please Note: FIRE-UP used to be called the Affirmative Action Selection Process (AASP).

FIRE-UP ensures research excellence is the number one priority. All applications deemed "Exceptional" by the adjudication committee will be recommended to the Directorate for funding approval. Only applications deemed fundable, but not "Exceptional" will participate in FIRE-UP.

• The Program Director, Operations Manager, and EDI and Community Outreach Specialist (hereafter referred to as CM Staff) will take a list of fundable applicants from the adjudication committee and identify those who fall under one or more of the federally designated groups (Women; Racialized Individuals; Indigenous Peoples; People with disabilities/Disabled Persons) and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ institutional priority group, and/or African, Black, Caribbean CFREF priority groups.
• The diversity composition of the applicant pool for each institution (York & Queen’s) will be assessed using self-identification data collected via Survey Monkey.
• CM Staff will determine the funding priority of each candidate based on current program targets.
• Candidates who do not identify as individuals from underrepresented groups or who have opted out of the FIRE-UP will have their funding priority exchanged with the next highest-ranking applicant that aligns with the program priority order.
• The number of candidates recommended for funding will be based on the remaining funding available at each institution.
• If an African, Black, Caribbean and/or Indigenous candidate has indicated on their application that they wish to be considered under the African, Black, Caribbean /Indigenous funding allocation and they did not rank high enough on the funding priority list to secure an available spot, they will be recommended for funding under this allocation (subject to availability).