Welcome to the Federation's monthly bulletin. This bulletin is meant to provide you with a quick update on our activities and to provide links to useful information.
This just in - SSHRC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Renewed Program Architecture
SSHRC is in the process of renewing its program architecture to create a simpler, more flexible and effective system of application and assessment. (Read SSHRC President Chad Gaffield's message on program architecture renewal.)
Draft program literature (Calls for Proposals and Funding Opportunities) is now posted on SSHRC's website. The research community is invited to provide feedback by March 31, 2010. The feedback will be considered in the further development of the renewed program architecture.
Federal Budget 2010: Federation calls for "strategic investments for securing our future"
Budget day 2010 is quickly approaching. On Feb 18, Federation president Noreen Golfman sent a letter to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, building on the Federation's continuing advocacy and highlighting the importance of investing in the social sciences and humanities. Available on the Federation website, this letter outlines the Federation's recommended budget priorities, totalling $100 million in funding to SSHRC over 3 years:
- Increased support of $50 million to provide opportunities for new researchers
- $25 million investment in collaborative international endeavours
- $25 million of directed funding for social innovation, connecting communities and researchers across disciplines
The Federation has encouraged Minister Flaherty to recognize the social sciences and humanities community's vital contributions to innovation, economic security and improving well-being. No single discipline holds all of the answers, and ensuring our economy gets back on track will require the full mobilization of our country's entire innovative capacity.
Following budget day, March 4, the Federation will release a statement to the community, including a summary highlighting the areas of Budget 2010 relating to research, innovation and the granting agencies. Check back on the Federation website and blog for more information after the budget is released.
Congress 2010 Update:
Search the Congress 2010 program online
The Congress 2010 program is now available online at http://calendar.congress2010.ca. This Calendar offers the most up to date information on Congress events that are open to all delegates, including the Big Thinking lecture series, major association events and other special presentations.
Individual associations will also be releasing their programs for Congress in the coming months. We will also be posting those on our website as soon as we have final versions, but you should remember that your association is the primary source for information regarding your specific association meetings.
Registration now in full swing
You can register online for Congress 2010. If you have any questions please email congressinfo@fedcan.ca.
Federation Annual General Meeting, March 27 - 28
The Federation's Annual General Meeting will be held the weekend of March 27 to 28. The agenda for the meeting includes plenary sessions on mentoring and engaged scholarship, as well as sessions with leaders from both SSHRC and CIHR. The preliminary agenda is available online.
To register, association representatives should visit http://fedcan.ca/agm2010 and fill out the attendance form. This form may also be printed and faxed to 613‐238‐6114. The deadline for registration is March 12th. If you have any questions, please contact Lyne Demmery at ldemmery@fedcan.ca.
ASPP Book Prize Short List Announced
The Aid to Scholarly Publications Program is pleased to announce the short lists for the ASPP book prizes. These prizes are intended to recognize the outstanding contribution of the scholarly works to the advancement of the social sciences and humanities community. The full announcement and list of short-listed works can be found online. The winners of the book prizes will be announced on March 27th at the Federation's Annual General Meeting.
Tax Tools from Imagine Canada
Member associations who are registered charities may be interested in this set of online charity tax tools. These tools were designed by Imagine Canada to help charities meet their taxation responsibilities with the Canadian Revenue Agency.
Contact Us
If you have comments or points of interest you would like to raise with the Federation please email fedcan@fedcan.ca.
The Federation is the voice for the humanities and social science researchers in Canada. It is a non-profit charitable organization that represents more than 50,000 researchers in 69 scholarly associations, 75 universities and colleges, and 7 affiliates across the country.
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