Each year, the Stone Centre accepts applications for Stone Research Grants to support research that deepens our understanding of wealth and income inequality in Canada and beyond.
Eligibility
All Stone Centre affiliated scholars are eligible to apply for Stone Research Grants. We particularly welcome applications from scholars who are in the early stages of their careers, including post-doctoral researchers, and untenured faculty. PhD students are also eligible to apply; however, they must have a co-applicant who is a Stone Centre affiliate.
Applications can be submitted by an individual researcher or a team of researchers.
Project Funding
Stone Research Grants provide an award of up to $25,000 for a one-year research project. Grant funds may be used for the following purposes:
Hiring research assistants
Buying data
Purchasing software subscriptions or equipment
Project-related travel (eg. field work)
Requests for larger amounts may be considered in exceptional cases only.
How to Apply
The online form to apply for a Stone Research Grant will soon be available. Please note that only applications submitted via the online form will be considered. Applications must be received by 11.59pm Aug 15, 2024.
Applications for the 2024/25 round of Stone Research Grants will open July 15, 2024.
Proposal Evaluation
Stone Research Grants are competitive in nature. A committee of Stone Centre faculty will select projects that best align with the Centre’s mission to understand the causes and consequences of wealth and income inequality, and possible remedies.
Timelines
Application deadline: 11.59pm August 15, 2024
Notification of results: Late August, 2024
Terms and Conditions
All awards are subject to the availability of funds.
Grant funds can only be used for the activities listed in the application. Any changes to proposed spending (including project timeline) will require approval from the Stone Centre.
Unspent funds will be retained by the Stone Centre.
Any publications or external communication arising from work funded by a Stone Research Grant should acknowledge the Stone Centre.
A summary report will be due three months after the grant period closes.
For Questions
For questions, please contact the Stone Centre Research Manager, Priscilla Fisher, at priscilla.fisher@ubc.ca.