A separate fund to be administered by the Faculty Deans has been established to encourage academic visits by women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and people with disabilities. This is not to be confused with the International Visitors Program.

As has been the case in years past, the primary consideration will be the quality of the nominee and the potential for positive benefits to the broader learning environment in light of the Fund's objectives to encourage academic visits by women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and people with disabilities. Interdisciplinary and interdepartmental submissions will also be given a high priority. Proposals must include the Scholar's curriculum vitae and a detailed budget. Faculty of Arts and Science Guidelines for adjudicating these proposals are attached. The Principal's Office will establish an Advisory Committee to review all applications and make recommendations to the Dean on those proposals deemed worthy of funding. Decisions should be made by mid-October. Please forward your application(s) to Diane Reid directly by September 22, 2016. [ more info]