Visiting Researchers Program Thematic Call for Proposals — Science Diplomacy

The program, managed by the Office of International Research and Experiential Learning (IREX), in partnership with the Embassy of France in Canada, aims to:

• Foster partnerships and collaborative research projects on science diplomacy (SD) involving researchers from the University of Ottawa and from France
• Enrich students’ research experience by giving them the opportunity to work with renowned researchers
• Increase the visibility of the University of Ottawa and France within the international community concerned with these issues

This call will fund a maximum of six two-week stays (10 working days) for up to $5,000: three at the University of Ottawa and three in France.

To be eligible, uOttawa regular professors applying must meet two conditions:

• Hold a full-time tenure or tenure track position at the University of Ottawa, or a full-time position at one of the University of Ottawa’s affiliated research institutes.
• Submit a joint proposal with a researcher from an institution of higher education or a research organization in France.

The VRP thematic call for proposals in science diplomacy is now open. The deadline for applying is October 1, 2023.

VRP-SD application kit:

• Guidelines (PDF, 193 KB)
• Application form (docx, 572 KB - connection required)