{"id":66389,"date":"2025-11-08T03:18:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=66389"},"modified":"2025-11-08T03:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:18:02","slug":"apply-now-initiat-recherche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=66389","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now: Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026 \u2013 Call for Innovative Research Proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"674\">Apply now for the <em data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"523\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/em> by the Centre for International Policy Studies (C\u00c9PI\/CIPS) at the University of Ottawa. Funding up to CAD 10,000 available. Deadline: 15 January 2026.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"741\">About the Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1059\">The <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"832\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cips-cepi.ca\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"830\">Centre d\u2019\u00e9tudes en politiques internationales (C\u00c9PI)<\/a><\/strong>, also known as the <strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"902\">Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS)<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"961\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uottawa.ca\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"959\">University of Ottawa<\/a><\/strong>, has officially launched the <strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1037\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong> call for proposals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1496\">This competitive research funding program is designed to <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1191\">stimulate new collaborations and generate impactful research outcomes<\/strong> in international affairs. Independent from existing C\u00c9PI research networks, the Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI (IRC) aim to support <strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1366\">innovative, forward-looking projects<\/strong> that address contemporary global challenges and contribute to academic and policy debates at national and international levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1682\">The C\u00c9PI encourages submissions from interdisciplinary teams proposing bold, creative, and relevant research that strengthens Canada\u2019s role in shaping international policy discussions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1714\"><strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1714\">Purpose and Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1962\">The <strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1766\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong> seek to promote <strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1831\">collaborative and interdisciplinary projects<\/strong>among researchers working in fields related to global governance, security, development, international economics, and diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2009\">Projects funded under this initiative should:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2377\">\n<li data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2087\">\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2087\">Advance understanding of current international issues and policy debates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2172\">\n<p data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2172\">Foster partnerships between scholars from different disciplines or institutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2273\">\n<p data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2273\">Support the production of new knowledge that can influence both academic and policy communities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2377\">\n<p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2377\">Reflect C\u00c9PI\u2019s commitment to advancing evidence-based research and open dialogue on global affairs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2523\">Possible outcomes include <strong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2475\">edited book collections, journal special issues, or policy reports<\/strong> that enrich public debate and academic inquiry.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2528\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2558\"><strong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2558\">Funding and Duration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2736\">Each selected project under the <strong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2638\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong> may receive <strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2671\">up to CAD 10,000<\/strong> in funding. The grant is intended to support activities such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2964\">\n<li data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2802\">\n<p data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2802\">Organizing research workshops and conferences hosted by C\u00c9PI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<p data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2851\">Hiring research assistants or data analysts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<p data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2912\">Developing collaborative publications or special issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2964\">\n<p data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2964\">Conducting fieldwork and disseminating results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3094\">Funding may be used over a period of <strong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3025\">two to three years<\/strong>, offering flexibility for complex, multi-stage research initiatives.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3099\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3129\"><strong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3129\">Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3359\">To be eligible for the <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3200\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong>, proposals must include the active participation of <strong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3286\">at least two (2) C\u00c9PI members<\/strong>. Projects involving more than two members are particularly encouraged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3397\">Other eligible participants include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3632\">\n<li data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3468\">\n<p data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3468\"><strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3424\">Non-C\u00c9PI researchers<\/strong> affiliated with the University of Ottawa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3550\">\n<p data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3550\"><strong data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3502\">International collaborators<\/strong> or scholars from other Canadian universities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3632\">\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3632\">Experts and practitioners whose work complements the proposed research theme.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3835\">This requirement ensures that the funded projects promote cross-disciplinary cooperation and strengthen the intellectual community within the C\u00c9PI and the broader University of Ottawa research network.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3840\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3879\"><strong data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3879\">Proposal Structure and Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"4021\">Proposals for the <strong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3945\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong> should not exceed <strong data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3978\">four pages<\/strong> and must include the following components:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<li data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4147\">\n<p data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4147\"><strong data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4054\">Research Topic Statement<\/strong> \u2013 a maximum of two pages clearly describing the research focus, objectives, and relevance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4293\">\n<p data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4293\"><strong data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4192\">Expected Results and Publication Plan<\/strong> \u2013 a maximum of two pages outlining anticipated outcomes such as books, journal issues, or reports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4407\">\n<p data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4407\"><strong data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4330\">List of C\u00c9PI Members Involved<\/strong> \u2013 including CVs (OPVI format) and their specific roles within the project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4511\">\n<p data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4511\"><strong data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4444\">List of Non-C\u00c9PI Participants<\/strong> \u2013 if applicable, outlining their affiliations and contributions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<p data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4612\"><strong data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4534\">Detailed Budget<\/strong> \u2013 specifying expenses over the duration of the grant (maximum three years).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4765\">Documents must be written in <strong data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4677\">Times New Roman, 12-point font<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4705\">0.75-inch margins<\/strong>. Submissions exceeding these limits will not be considered.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4770\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4799\"><strong data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4799\">Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4939\"><strong data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4829\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> 15 January 2026<br data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4848\" \/><strong data-start=\"4851\" data-end=\"4885\">Submit your proposal by email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4937\">cepi-cips@uottawa.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"5083\">Complete applications must be submitted as a single PDF file by the deadline. Late submissions or incomplete proposals will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5201\">For questions related to eligibility or submission requirements, applicants can contact the C\u00c9PI office via email.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5453\"><strong data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5215\">Address:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5215\" data-end=\"5218\" \/>Centre d\u2019\u00e9tudes en politiques internationales (C\u00c9PI)<br data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5273\" \/>Pavillon des sciences sociales, 120 Universit\u00e9, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada<br data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5350\" \/><strong data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5360\">Phone:<\/strong> +1 613-562-5800 ext. 2664<br data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5389\" \/><strong data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5399\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5451\">cepi-cips@uottawa.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5455\" data-end=\"5646\">Applicants are encouraged to review the <strong data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5577\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5575\">previous winning proposal (2024\/2025)<\/a><\/strong> to better understand successful project structures and expectations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5651\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5653\" data-end=\"5680\"><strong data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5680\">Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"5890\">Proposals submitted to the <strong data-start=\"5709\" data-end=\"5755\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong> will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary selection committee composed of C\u00c9PI members and external experts.<br data-start=\"5862\" data-end=\"5865\" \/>Evaluation will focus on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5891\" data-end=\"6119\">\n<li data-start=\"5891\" data-end=\"5941\">\n<p data-start=\"5893\" data-end=\"5941\">Academic rigor and innovation of the proposal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"6010\">\n<p data-start=\"5944\" data-end=\"6010\">Relevance to global policy debates and C\u00c9PI research priorities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6052\">\n<p data-start=\"6013\" data-end=\"6052\">Feasibility of objectives and budget.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6119\">\n<p data-start=\"6055\" data-end=\"6119\">Degree of collaboration between C\u00c9PI and external researchers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6238\">Selected projects will be notified following committee deliberations and will receive formal confirmation of funding.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6243\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"6245\" data-end=\"6262\"><strong data-start=\"6249\" data-end=\"6262\">Why Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6264\" data-end=\"6508\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepi-cips.ca\/initiatives-de-recherche-du-cepi-appel-a-candidatures\/\"><strong data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6314\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong> <\/a>offer researchers a unique opportunity to secure funding for innovative, interdisciplinary projects that address global issues through a Canadian and international lens.<br data-start=\"6484\" data-end=\"6487\" \/>By applying, you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6509\" data-end=\"6778\">\n<li data-start=\"6509\" data-end=\"6566\">\n<p data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6566\">Obtain <strong data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6538\">up to CAD 10,000<\/strong> to support your research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6567\" data-end=\"6637\">\n<p data-start=\"6569\" data-end=\"6637\">Collaborate with peers within and beyond the University of Ottawa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6638\" data-end=\"6697\">\n<p data-start=\"6640\" data-end=\"6697\">Contribute to high-impact publications and conferences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6698\" data-end=\"6778\">\n<p data-start=\"6700\" data-end=\"6778\">Enhance your academic visibility and influence in global policy discussions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6780\" data-end=\"6953\">The initiative reflects C\u00c9PI\u2019s ongoing commitment to fostering excellence in international policy research and advancing Canada\u2019s role as a thought leader in global affairs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6955\" data-end=\"6958\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"6960\" data-end=\"6978\"><strong data-start=\"6964\" data-end=\"6978\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6980\" data-end=\"7340\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepi-cips.ca\/initiatives-de-recherche-du-cepi-appel-a-candidatures\/\"><strong data-start=\"6984\" data-end=\"7030\">Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026<\/strong><\/a> provide an outstanding opportunity to launch or expand collaborative projects that address pressing challenges in international politics and policy. By funding up to <strong data-start=\"7197\" data-end=\"7223\">CAD 10,000 per project<\/strong>, the program empowers researchers to transform bold ideas into tangible results with academic and societal impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7342\" data-end=\"7453\"><strong data-start=\"7345\" data-end=\"7358\">Deadline:<\/strong> 15 January 2026<br data-start=\"7374\" data-end=\"7377\" \/><strong data-start=\"7380\" data-end=\"7399\">Apply by email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:cepi-cips@uottawa.ca\" data-start=\"7400\" data-end=\"7451\">cepi-cips@uottawa.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7455\" data-end=\"7458\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"7460\" data-end=\"7577\">For more international career opportunities, visit <strong data-start=\"7511\" data-end=\"7576\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7513\" data-end=\"7574\">Opportunities For Youth<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply now for the Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026 by the Centre for International Policy Studies (C\u00c9PI\/CIPS) at the University of Ottawa. Funding up to CAD 10,000 available. Deadline: 15 January 2026. About the Initiatives de recherche du C\u00c9PI 2025\/2026 The Centre d\u2019\u00e9tudes en politiques internationales (C\u00c9PI), also known as the Centre for International&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":66390,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,25,45],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-66389","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-america","8":"category-education","9":"category-grants","10":"article","11":"","13":"has-excerpt","14":"has-avatar","15":"has-author","16":"has-nickname","17":"has-date","18":"has-comment-count","19":"has-category-meta","20":"has-read-more","21":"has-title","22":"has-post-media","23":"thumbnail-","24":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=66389"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66389\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/66390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=66389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=66389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}