Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution – Call for working group proposals
Research Admin Offices:
Funding Type:
Proposal
Opportunity Type:
Value:
$15,000
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Sponsors:
Deadlines:
Internal Deadline:
October 8, 2026
Sponsor Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Description:
CIEE supports working groups in any area of ecology, evolution, and environmental science that address questions of high conceptual or applied importance. Core ecology and evolution questions are the primary focus, but proposals that extend into adjacent areas—including conservation, biodiversity science, environmental change, sustainability, and transdisciplinary integration with social sciences and Indigenous knowledge systems—are welcome and encouraged.
Proposed working groups should address significant questions through collaborative, synthesis-based research in one or more of the following forms: (a) conceptual synthesis; (b) aggregation and analysis of existing information from multiple sources (e.g., meta-analysis, data synthesis) or of multiple types (e.g., cross-disciplinary integration); (c) theoretical or applied models; or (d) application of compiled research data to problems of societal importance. CIEE provides financial support for working groups and their meetings, but applicants are expected to manage the logistics of their funded meetings.
Eligibility:
Each working group is led by up to two Principal Investigators (PIs). At least one PI must be a faculty member at a Canadian university, so that CIEE funds can be transferred via inter-university agreement. The second PI need not hold a faculty position and may be a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student (e.g., Living Data Project alumni), government scientist, or other qualified researcher.
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Additional details.
Contact:
For more information on how to apply, contact Claire Arabski, Senior Advisor, ROADS.