FCO Research Grant Celebrates 50 Years of Canadian Ombuds

In recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the first Ombudsman in Canada, the Forum of Canadian Ombudsman will award $10,000 to support an Ombuds-focused research project that will contribute to higher levels of effectiveness in the implementation of the Ombuds/man/person role in the Canadian context.

The Research Proposal must include:

• Title of research project and two-sentence summary description of the proposed project; 
• Scope and objectives of the Project; 
• Theoretical approach that will be used by the researcher or research team; 
• The significance of the project as it relates to existing research and literature; 
• Detailed research plan and methods to be used; 
• Schedule of work (time frame for each phase leading up to the final completion date); 
• The name and qualifications of the Principal Investigator or researcher or the names and qualifications of the research team; 
• ‘Knowledge Mobilization’ methods proposed for dissemination of the results of the research project to a large audience. 

The maximum length of the proposal including the proposed budget is 6 pages in 12 point font. Proposals must be submitted by October 31, 2015.  (FCO Research Grant Application.)

Related posts: Simon Fraser University Ombuds Office Marks 50th Anniversary; Forum of Canadian Ombudsman 2015 Essay Contest.