Research collaboration and publication by YCAR researchers are often best advanced through small, focused workshops that bring together scholars working on shared or complementary research questions. Such workshops may also facilitate dialogue with non-academic researchers, analysts, activists, and policymakers.
YCAR workshop funding is intended to:
- Support the development of external grant applications (e.g., SSHRC Connection Grants)
- Supplement existing external research funding
- Enable smaller, focused workshops that do not require or qualify for external funding
Workshops supported through this fund will typically:
- Involve 6–12 participants presenting original, pre-circulated papers
- Be organized around a clearly defined research theme or problem
- Include sustained discussion and feedback on works-in-progress
- Aim toward a tangible scholarly output, such as an edited volume or journal special issue
YCAR funding is typically partial support up to $3,000, rather than full funding of workshops, and applicants are encouraged to secure additional funds
Funding Priorities and Limits
Priority for YCAR engagement
- Organized by YCAR Faculty or Graduate Associates, noting that applications from Graduate Associates should involve a YCAR Faculty Associate.
- Held on a York University campus
- Involving YCAR Faculty and/or Graduate Associates
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodation
- Catering and hospitality
- Audiovisual and logistical support
- As a general rule, honoraria are not typically supported, but exceptions can be made
Repeat funding
- Applicants who have received YCAR funding in this category within the past two academic years will be given lower priority.
Workshops taking place outside York University will be eligible for funding up to a maximum of C$500, and must demonstrate clear and substantive involvement of YCAR Associate(s).
Applications are adjudicated by the YCAR Funding Committee. Annual deadlines:
- January 01
- April 01
- July 01
- October 01
Requests outside of these deadlines should be directed to the YCAR Director at gururani[at]yorku.ca.
Funds will be available for up to one year following the award (or from the date of associated external funding, where applicable).
Interested applicants can apply using this link.
Questions can be directed to ycar[at]yorku.ca.
For more information: ycar@yorku.ca