Transdisciplinary Connector Grants
The University of Calgary's Transdisciplinary Connector Grants fund collaborative research teams to address complex societal issues through integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches.
Funder: University of Calgary
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Initiating: up to $10,000 (6 months) | Consolidating: up to $20,000 (12 months)
Summary: Supports UCalgary teams in building or advancing collaborations to address complex societal issues through transdisciplinary scholarship.
Key Information: Three annual deadlines; Consolidating stream requires partner contributions; open to UCalgary academic staff only.
Description
The Transdisciplinary Connector Grants program at the University of Calgary funds initiatives that foster new or deepen existing collaborations among scholars, trainees, and external partners to address complex societal questions requiring a transdisciplinary approach. The program is structured in two streams:
- Initiating Stream: For building new connections and collaborative teams.
- Consolidating Stream: For advancing and embedding ongoing transdisciplinary collaborations.
Projects should transcend disciplinary boundaries, integrate diverse perspectives (including non-academic partners), and focus on societally relevant problems. All supported activities must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). At least two scholars from diverse backgrounds are required per team, and all teams must submit a report on outcomes and impact at the end of the grant.
