Student Led Projects
Student-led projects can align with any (at least one) of the 43 actions in the ISP.
If you are a student (undergraduate or graduate) principal applicant you will apply to this stream. Proposals submitted to the Student-led Projects Stream are adjudicated separately from proposals submitted by faculty, staff or post-docs to the other stream. Click here for some examples of student led projects that have been previously funded.
Application Process
The Student-led Projects stream involves just one application stage.
Collaboration
All applicants are encouraged to collaborate. The ISI funding process is predicated on the principle of relationality rather than competition. This process is set up with the intention to break down silos and further the learning of the applicants.
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Information Sessions
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Consultations
You can request a consultation to receive support and feedback. The consultation team is made up of consultants from across UBCO and UBCV. Based on your responses to the form linked below we will match you with two consultants who are in the best position to support you.
Eligibility
- Principal applicant: must be full-time UBCV/O student(s) in good standing at the time of the application, and during the period of the project cycle. Students must plan to be at UBC for at least one-year of the implementation cycle with detailed plans as to how they plan for the project to continue once they leave.
- Co-applicant(s): UBCV/O faculty, staff, post-docs and/or students (cross-campus collaboration is strongly encouraged) and community partners who have provided their informed consent to participate in the project. The application must be supported and signed by a co-applicant who is a UBC faculty or staff member who has provided their informed consent to participate in and support of the project.
- For proposals that detail partnerships, partner endorsements are required for your application to be successful.
- Please note that the ISI Fund is not intended to cover the costs of research or research driven projects. Please email isp.funding@ubc.ca for further inquiries.
Adjudication Criteria
Strategic alignment
Your proposed project or initiative must align with and advance at least one of the ISP’s 43 actions.
Relationality and collaboration
Proposals must demonstrate relationality as an element of their proposed project. This may mean interconnectivity between teams within a unit or collaboration with other units across UBC, or working with Indigenous students, faculty, staff or communities.
Project impact
A project that can achieve the desired outcomes in the funding duration, or at least provide a pilot / test of a new program.
Feasibility and clarity
The proposal provides a clear project description, scope and plan.
Measurement of outcomes
The proposal includes a robust evaluation plan, including well-defined, measurable and achievable project outcomes (qualitative and / or quantitative).
Cost-effectiveness
The proposed budget is reasonable, aligned with the work plan and includes a clear justification for all costs associated with the project.
Funding Limits
Projects can request up to $25K over the life of the project, and can run from 12 to 18 months, with opportunity for extension, if justified.
Up to $100K has been set aside for Student-led Projects for Cycle 4: 2024-2025.
Submission Guidelines
- The application for Student-led Projects consists of one stage.
- Applicants must submit their proposal through the online application system, and respect the character limit associated with each section.
- Support with application development and submission will be provided through information and consultation sessions throughout the application process. You can also reach out to isp.funding@ubc.ca with any questions.
Templates
All applications must be submitted through SM Apply. A template of the application form is available here:
2024 – 2025
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