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1. The Western Academy for Advanced Researchuwo.ca/academy | wafar@uwo.ca | @WesternUAcademy
2. AgendaThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchIntroducing The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchPersonnelThemesProposalsApplications
3. AspirationThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchTo elevate the global impact and international reputation of Western through a sustained contribution of new ideas that influence societal directions and contribute in substantial ways to the well-being of humanity.
4. To seek solutions to major issues facing humanity through focused enquiry that combines the spectrum of scholarship at Western with that from around the world.The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchInterdisciplinaryMission
5. MandateThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchFacilitate and adjudicate theme selectionFacilitate selection of major participantsWestern Fellows, incl. Theme LeadersWestern Academy Postdoctoral ScholarsVisiting Western FellowsAnnual Competition
6. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchProvide an organizational structure and place for delivery of themes, and financial support for:Visiting Western FellowsMaximum $60K each, 12 monthsTheme ActivitiesMaximum $15K each, 12 monthsSeconded Western Fellows’ UnitsMaximum $25K each, 12 monthsWestern Academy Postdoctoral ScholarsMaximum $50K each, 12 monthsMandate
7. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchSeconded from units for duration of themeSelected on basis of excellence and fit to themeOne Western Fellow designated as Theme Leader – normally the applicantWestern Fellows relieve of service and teaching duties, except graduate student supervisionTypically, three per themeWestern Fellows
8. Visiting Western FellowsThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchInternationally established or emerging scholars, thinkers and/or leaders from university, government, private sectorSelected on basis of excellence and fit to themeStipend provided, but normally also requires salary support from home institutionExpected to reside at Western for duration of themeTypically, two per theme
9. Western Academy Postdoctoral ScholarsThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchCompetitively selected to work with Western Fellows and Visiting Western Fellows for duration of themeTypically, two per theme
10. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchGraduate students working with Western Fellows and Visiting Western Fellows should be welcomed to participate in a themeParticipation of other faculty members, community members, members of government and private sectors, as deemed appropriate, is encouragedOthers
11. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchPlan is to support two themes of normal duration (10-12 months) per year during initial years of operationShorter terms may be considered on case-by-case basisHosting a larger number of themes annually may be considered in the futureThemes
12. ThemesThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchThemes are to be of broad public significance and involve topics that can benefit from ideas drawn from across the spectrum of scholarship and sectorsThemes will be chosen for relevance to current major issues affecting Canada and the world, and for the prospects of making a significant advance in thinking that would influence directions of society, governments, and the broader public and private sectorsStrong emphasis on public dissemination of outcomes
13. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchSeeking ProposalsHypothetical ExamplesAddressing Climate Change & Creating a Sustainable EarthAfter the Pandemic: Shape, Role and Responsibility of the Research-Intensive UniversityBuilding Resilient CitiesBreaking the Addiction, Homelessness and Poverty CycleCurbing Violence in Modern SocietyEmbracing Sustainable Development in A Crowded WorldSustaining Literacy and Reason in a Changing WorldUnderstanding Populism and the Future of Democracy
14. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchSignificance of problem to Canadian and global contextsTopics to be addressedHow solutions will be sought from across the spectrum of scholarshipHow the wider community will be engaged in the workProposed mix and match of the teamEDI considerationsHow ideas and results will be disseminatedHow global impact will be achieved and assessedWork plan and timetableProposing a ThemeTwo Themes Per Year
15. AdjudicationThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchProposals for themes and participants are adjudicated by the Academic Steering Committee, which makes recommendations to the Vice-President (Research) and Provost & Vice-President (Academic)The Academic Steering Committee is not yet appointed, but is anticipated to include Members of the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists, Distinguished University Professors, Hellmuth Prize winners, Canada Research Chairs, and Fellows of the RSCYour Suggestions Welcome
16. Not in a Galaxy Far Far Away (WAFAR)The Final Frontier –we’re working on itSpace
17. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchApplication Process
18. Application ProcessThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchNormally a two-step processWill be folded into a one-step process for theme activity starting in September 2022
19. Inaugural Year Application ProcessThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchThemes, Theme Leaders, Western Fellows and Visiting Western Fellows selected from applications received Two parts to application:Part 1: Principal applicant details how theme meets Academy criteria, proposed team and why Western is the right venuePart 2: Completed by proposed Fellows
20. TimelinesThe Western Academy for Advanced ResearchCall for proposals for themes to begin September 2022 will be issued on or before June 4, 2021Application deadline is September 30, 2021, with decisions to follow within six weeksCOVID uncertainty may affect deliveryNot all worthy proposals can be funded in any one yearProposals submitted for September 2023 and later will follow a two-step process
21. The Western Academy for Advanced ResearchFred J Longstaffe, Directorwafar@uwo.cauwo.ca/academy @WesternUAcademyThank you for your attention!The Western Academy for Advanced Research