KILLAM CONNECTION

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Study level you are applying for: Postgraduate, Doctorate

The Killam Connection program provides up to CAN $25,000 to enable UBC faculty to host an innovative and interdisciplinary research forum and graduate course focused around a theme of general interest and public importance, and including a series of invited scholars. The purpose of the Killam Connection is to provide an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to engage with leading scholars on matters of importance, and for students to gain experience developing and possibly implementing scholarly products oriented to impact beyond academy.

1. The lead applicant must be a UBC-V faculty member. UBC-O faculty are invited to contribute as co-applicants.

2. The proposed course is expected to be offered primarily in-person on the Vancouver campus, but may be available online to students located elsewhere.

3. The proposed course should not be already available at UBC.

4. The proposed course should be interdisciplinary in nature, and the course design should contain activities for students to work collaboratively on knowledge exchange/mobilization.

5. A minimum of five public lectures should be organized, at least four of which should be held in the Greater Vancouver area.

6. Joint applications are welcome, and cross-disciplinary collaboration is strongly encouraged.