APIRG: Alberta Public Interest Research Group

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Funding overview

As per our mission statement, APIRG provides working group, student and community members with funding for research and social engagement projects working in the public interest.

In addition to funding, APIRG provides administrative, informational and technological resources to help students transform social concern into effective action. We also facilitate opportunities for skill development through internships, educational events, public campaigns and partnerships with community organizations. (Download: Services APIRG Provides, 108k)

The first step in the APIRG funding process is to determine which category of funding suits your project.

Funding Categories

There are two funding categories.

1) Working Group

Working Groups (WGs) are collectives of student and community members who work together on an issue. WGs may focus on research, events, actions, publications, and other diverse activities. They tend to have long-term goals with activities and membership that continue beyond the current academic year.

WGs are required to maintain a membership and hold regular meetings, and must maintain a membership that includes U of A undergrads.

APIRG expects that WGs will require many of the services that APIRG provides. WGs are expected to have regular communication with APIRG staff and board members, and are required to submit reports. Specific requirements are
outlined in the Working Group Agreement and Terms of Reference.

If you would like more information on working groups, follow this link or email Lise.

2) Event, Project and Training

This category provides one-time funding and support to help groups and individual students to:

• Organize a speaker or speakers series with specific start and end dates
• Organize an event or series of events with specific start and end dates
• Undertake a project with specific start and end dates (e.g. publish a research project).
• Attend a conference or training if part of a larger project.

If you would like more information about the Event, Project and Training Fund, follow this link or email Leah.

 

 

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