China Insights Fund Application | Research Project

ACTIVITY
Research Project

WHO CAN APPLY
• York University faculty members
• YCAR Associates

An applicant may apply once every three years.

SCOPE
Research projects exploring issues related to:
a) Imperial, modern and contemporary China;
b) China and its relationship with the global community, including Canada
c) China and the Indo-Pacific area as a region
d) Chinese Diaspora in Canada

BUDGET
Minimum of C$5,000 and a maximum of C$15,000

This application has THREE sections. Please complete all sections. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be judged based on several criteria:

• Global Impact Potential: Potential to enhance the global profile of research and engagement at York University concerning China and the world. This could include strategies for disseminating research project outcomes, leveraging digital platforms, and employing creative methods to reach an international academic audience
• Potential for Connection: Potential to foster connections between York and local or international educational institutions
• Communication and Knowledge Mobilization Strategy: Clear articulation of a communication and knowledge mobilization strategy that will ensure that findings from the research, exchange or visit are shared widely with academic and non-academic audiences.
• Quality and Relevance of Outputs: Appropriateness, realism and significance of the proposed output(s) in contributing to the fostering of connections and the communication strategy
• Non-York Scholar/Institution Involvement: Participation of at least one non-York University scholar and/or institution
• Realistic Timeline: The feasibility and achievability of the proposed timeline
• Detailed and Accurate Budget: The completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of the budget, ensuring that expenses align with the proposal. This budget should be inclusive of the project overall, even if the funds being requested are a portion of the overall budget.
• Contributions from Other Sources:
Inclusion of in-kind or cash contributions (confirmed or requested) from other sources. Applications lacking such contributions will not be adjudicated. Please note that there is no minimum or maximum contribution.

The next deadline for applications is: Monday, 11 May 2026.

Please contact the YCAR Coordinator for more information: ycar@yorku.ca.

SECTION I

Please tell us about yourself.
Name Name First Last
Email
I am a:

I am a: York University Faculty member YCAR Associate
For York University Faculty Members, please provide your Department and Faculty:
For YCAR Associate applicants who are not faculty members, please state your Associate category as well as your title and institution.
Please upload a copy of your CV, which should not exceed two pages:

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SECTION II - Your Initiative

This application form is for applicants applying for funding in this category:

Research Project

If you are applying for funds in another category, please return to the CIF at York website and choose the correct application form.
Title of Initiative:
Summary | Paste here a short summary of the proposed initiative (200 to 300 words)
Maximum of 300 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Proposed start and end dates of proposed research:
Initiative proposal | Attach your proposal. In addition to clearly indicating the problem or issue to be addressed, be sure to mention how this initiative will address the CIF at YCAR criteria (see above). Include: organizing committee team member(s) - name, their status, institution and if their participation is confirmed; Institutional partners - name of the organization, the type of organization, name of your contact person and if their participation is confirmed. Please note that your initiative must involve the participation of at least one non-York University scholar and/or institution. Student participation is encouraged.

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2 to 4 pages, PDF
Timeline | Upload an achievable timeline that details the initiative plan for the period that you indicated above.

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1 page, PDF
Expected Outputs/Outcomes | Include a list of appropriate, realistic and noteworthy output(s) that contribute to the CIF at YCAR’s criteria, including scholarly and social benefits and the audiences.

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1 page, PDF
Knowledge Mobilization Strategy | Your knowledge mobilization strategy should make clear how you will ensure that the findings from the workshop/conference are shared widely with academic and non-academic audiences

Attach Files

1 page, PDF
SECTION III - Your Budget

Please provide: a) an itemized, accurate and appropriate for your proposed initiative and b) a detailed budget justification. Budgets with sufficient justification will not be considered.

Applicants can request a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of C$15,000.

Successful applicants will have access to awarded funds for the period of one year; any unused funds will be return to the Fund.

A template is provided on the CIF at YCAR web page if you wish to use it. The YCAR Coordinator is happy to review your budget with you before submission.
Total Budget for your project:
Total funds requests from CIF:
Total Contributions from Other Sources | Please include source of funding and amount confirmed/requested from each source
Budget | Please attach your budget and budget justification here.

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TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE
By submitting this form, I have read and agree to the following:
* I am providing my personal information to York University for the purpose of applying for the funding indicated above.

I, the Applicant warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application.

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China Insights Fund Application | Research Project

China Insights Fund Application | Research Project

SECTION I

SECTION II - Your Initiative

SECTION III - Your Budget

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE