A group of team members gathers around a presenter who is speaking and pointing at a wall covered in pink sticky notes, engaging attentively in the session. In the background, others participate via a video call displayed on a large screen.

Grants

What projects and training will we fund?

The THRJC welcomes applications for funding for aligned research and community projects and professional training. Consider the THRJC primary aim and goals applying. 

Aim: To catalyze equity-oriented studies at the interface of health and justice using strength-based research approaches for decolonizing, anti-stigmatizing, and culturally safe engagement, policy development, and community advocacy for and with people impacted by the criminal justice system. 

Goals: (1) Accelerate health and social equity-oriented research evidence with and for people who are currently or formerly incarcerated (2) Mobilize evidence from THRJC aligned studies for public events, community advocacy and policy action using innovative and critical methodologies and Peer and Elder-led knowledge exchange; and (3) Amplify inclusive leadership, EDI and commitment to public engagement, transformative systems, and policy action for strengthening the health and social wellbeing of people who are currently or formerly incarcerated. 

What are the funding types and amounts?

  • $5000: Research or project grants 
  • $500: Mini-grants for to assist with conference or event travel, publication costs, community gatherings, or partnership development meetings 

Who can apply?

Anyone affiliated with the THRJC such as academics, researchers, peer expert advisors, Elders, community partners, students at any level of their education and any educational institution.

What is required for the application?

  • 2-page application that includes
    • Application details: Name, contact information, affiliation
    • 1-page proposal that outlines how the funding will be used
    • Brief budget outlining requested funds and justification for costs
  • Submit 2-page PDF to THRJC Coordinator: samantha.young@ubc.ca

How will the application be evaluated?

  • Alignment with cluster aim and goals
  • Feasible, clear, coherent and detailed plan for use of funds
  • Appropriate budget justification

Awardee Expectations: Contributions to the THRJC

  • Submit 1 page report to outline project/educational outcomes and spending of funds
  • Share research, learning, or project findings during a THRJC knowledge sharing event
  • Write short summary of the funded work for the THRJC newsletters and/or website

First Nations land acknowledegement

We acknowledge that the UBC Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

Transformative Health & Justice

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

UBC Crest The official logo of the University of British Columbia. Urgent Message An exclamation mark in a speech bubble. Caret An arrowhead indicating direction. Arrow An arrow indicating direction. Arrow in Circle An arrow indicating direction. Arrow in Circle An arrow indicating direction. Chats Two speech clouds. Facebook The logo for the Facebook social media service. Information The letter 'i' in a circle. Instagram The logo for the Instagram social media service. External Link An arrow entering a square. Linkedin The logo for the LinkedIn social media service. Location Pin A map location pin. Mail An envelope. Menu Three horizontal lines indicating a menu. Minus A minus sign. Telephone An antique telephone. Plus A plus symbol indicating more or the ability to add. Search A magnifying glass. Twitter The logo for the Twitter social media service. Youtube The logo for the YouTube video sharing service.