Serving and Engaging Society Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Serving and Engaging Society Fund?
The Serving and Engaging Society Fund is an internal funding opportunity that encourages academic initiatives, in collaboration with community partners, in the areas of education, clinical care, or research.
What are the funding criteria?
All initiatives should fulfill the main departmental goal of Serving and Engaging Society: “To close gaps in serving and engaging equity-denied populations and to become a more trusted partner with the community.”
Please note:
- A portion of funding application should be dedicated to compensating community partners for their collaboration. Payments to staff, faculty, or learners are not eligible expenses.
- Graduate student applications must be approved by graduate supervisors.
- Research project applications must reference approval or exemption from the relevant Research Ethics Board.
- Successful applicants are expected to also submit a final impact report.
All applications are evaluated on a scoring rubric based on the criteria outlined in the application form.
Who is eligible for funding?
All members of the Dalhousie Department of Psychiatry are eligible, including psychiatry residents, fellows, AFP physicians, graduate students, research faculty, and administrative staff. Cross appointed and adjunct faculty are also eligible.
How much funding is available?
A limited amount of funding is available per grant for up to 10 grants per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Eligibility for funds is subject to funds availability (up to 10 grants per year) and meeting the criteria outlined in the application form. Funding is allocated based on the granted year rather than the actual spending year and must be utilized within one year of being awarded.
How do I apply for funding?
- Complete the application form and proposed budget. Email Psych.Ses@dal.ca for the application form.
- Submit the application form and budget to the Serving and Engaging Society Committee Administrator at Psych.Ses@dal.ca
- Applications are reviewed by Serving and Engaging Society Fund Sub-Committee on a quarterly basis.
- Additional information – When requested, a timely response with cover letter detailing revisions expected before final consideration made by the Serving and Engaging Society Sub-Committee
- The Serving and Engaging Society Committee makes recommendation to Committee Chair for approval before final decision letter sent
How will applications be evaluated?
Our Fund Sub-Committee will use a rubric to evaluate applications based on the criteria outlined in the application form. If you have any questions about these criteria, please feel free to reach out to the Serving and Engaging Society Committee at Psych.Ses@dal.ca
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Fund Sub-Committee and quarterly deadlines will be communicated.
When can I expect a final decision to be communicated?
You will receive a confirmation email within one week of receiving your application. Following that, a decision will be communicated within two months.
What if my project is not funded?
All applicants are encouraged to seek alternate and additional sources of funding where possible. Recommended sources include: Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia (NSH Mental Health & Addiction Grants and Community Grants) and Department of Psychiatry Research Fund, among others.
Is anything else required?
All successful applicants must complete a final impact report, which will be sent with the funding approval letter. Final reports are due within one month from conclusion of the Serving and Engaging Society initiative/project.
Who do I contact for more information?
For more information about the Serving and Engaging Society Fund or to submit your application, contact the Serving and Engaging Society Committee Administrator at Psych.Ses@dal.ca
Apply today!
Email Psych.Ses@dal.ca for the Serving and Engaging Society Fund application form.