University Research Grant Program
Queen's University offers salary-based grants to faculty and librarians for research projects focused on critical or scientific inquiry and advancing knowledge.
Funder: Queen's University
Due Dates: No set deadline; apply at least two months before desired start of salary deductions
Funding Amounts: $1,000 minimum; up to 40% of salary (non-sabbatical) or 80% of salary (sabbatical/paid leave)
Summary: Supports faculty and professional librarian research projects through salary-based grants for critical or scientific inquiry.
Key Information: Grants are drawn from salary and are taxable; detailed record-keeping and tax reporting required.
Description
The University Research Grant Program at Queen's University provides internal funding for faculty members and professional librarians to support bona fide research projects. Grants are awarded from the applicant's salary and are intended for research that involves critical or scientific inquiry aimed at discovering new facts or developing new interpretations or applications. The program is available to those on sabbatical, non-sabbatical, or negotiated leave, and is designed for specific projects with clearly defined steps and goals. Recipients are responsible for administering the grant, maintaining detailed records, and reporting expenditures to Revenue Canada.
