The Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (CIEE1) seeks proposals for Thematic Programs (Working Groups) to be staged over the following 12 months. Thematic Program proposals should outline a plan to address significant questions in ecology and evolution through synthesis and integration of existing data (e.g., quantitative research synthesis, compilation and meta-analysis of existing data sets, etc.)
Program applicant(s) will define the project or course scope, schedule meeting dates, prepare a budget, and submit a final report to the CIEE. The proposals will also oversee prompt publication of project results. Working group meetings can be held at any location in Canada, however preference will be given to meetings hosted at member organizations. In addition, the CIEE provides facilities and logistic support at the Synthesis Centre of the Institute of Environmental Change and Society (IECS), in the University of Regina. These 6,500 sq-ft new research facilities include dedicated meeting facilities, break-out rooms, a microcomputer laboratory, and on-campus housing, and are available every year from May to September. Application Procedures: Proposals can be submitted in either official language and should be comprised of the following: 1. A cover page including the project title, name and complete contact information for the organizer(s), and project summary (Max. 300 words), suitable for public circulation. 2. A one-page, single-spaced narrative that includes: an introduction to the project goals; description of the activities, and as appropriate, the source of the data to be synthesized and methods of analysis; IT needs; expected outcome(s); importance to Canada. 3. A list of participants, with a brief summary of their expertise. Programs should involve 10 to 15 participants, including one or more graduate students. Indicate which individuals have committed to the project and which are potential participants. 4. A budget including logistics and transportation. In the past, working groups were awarded with $10,000 to $17,000 grants. 5. A copy of NSERC’s Form 100 or equivalent for the organizer(s). Submit the full proposal as a pdf file by 16 August 2013 to: ciee-i...@uregina.ca. Suggestions: Proposals should be clear and concise about project goals, procedures and anticipated outcomes. The CIEE is a national organization; organizers should aim for geographic diversity and gender balance among the participants. Foreign participants are welcome. Applicants are encouraged to contact the CIEE director, Peter Leavitt, and the Assistant Director, Diego Steinaker (ciee-i...@uregina.ca) with any questions, including those on content, budget and facilities. Peter R. Leavitt Director, Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution 1 The Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution/Institut canadienne d’ecologie et d’evolution (CIEE/ICEE) is a consortium of Canadian institutions with the mission of expanding and accelerating scientific discovery on the natural environment and its contributions to the well-being. The CIEE extracts significant added value from Canada’s research investment through programs that bring together top scientists working on diverse systems to pool data and do the higher level analyses that can resolve uncertainties, reveal novel insights, and identify promising new areas of inquiry. Its training programs aim to prepare the generation of scientists who will be called upon to address our most vexing environmental problems. In short, the CIEE accelerates scientific progress through programs that synthesize current knowledge and develop our future leaders. For more details on CIEE programs and activities, please visit our website at www.ciee-icee.com.
