The Science Communication Skills grant (pilot) supports organizations providing science communication skills training to students, fellows, and faculty in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) from Canadian postsecondary institutions. Training supported by the pilot grant will educate students and researchers in STEM on how to effectively communicate science to the public.
Eligible activities include
- training workshops in science communication skills
- mentorship activities
- conferences, symposia or webinars
- development of resources in tandem with delivery
If you are a Canadian
- registered non-profit organization
- postsecondary institution
- non-federal museum or science centre
you can apply for the pilot grant. You should have experience in science communication skills training.
You may request up to $20,000 in funding for a 1-year period. Grants can be used to cover operational costs, such as salaries, travel, materials, supplies or translation, as long as these are for training in science communication skills. Travel, meals and accommodation for participants in the activity are also an eligible expense. However, grants may not be used to support research.
Application deadline: Before 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on May 15