Award Name/Title: Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Graduate Research Grant
Amount: One award of $10,000
Application Status: Closed
Application Due Date: October 03, 2021
Awards Details:
The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant (also referred to as the “Grant”) was established to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in the field of clean energy at Canadian Universities. Clean energy encompasses energy sources and processes that are an alternative to fossil fuels, with minimizing, neutral or ameliorating consequences on the environment. The objective of the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant is to develop research skills and assist in the training of qualified individuals.
The value of the grant is $10,000 and will be awarded on an annual basis to one eligible student. Up to two additional grants [$10,000 each] may be awarded on any given year based upon the recommendation of the Foundation’s Grant Advisory Committee. The selection process and post-award administration are carried out by the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation (also referred to as the “Foundation”) and Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation. Students may submit their application by e-mail to info[at]tylerlewis.ca.
Deliverable
The grant recipient is expected to prepare an article on their research for publishing on the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation website and any other Foundation promotional material or donor communications. The article should provide a general overview of the project to which the funding contributed.
The length of tenure will be 1 year, with a possibility to extend.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
To be considered for this grant, all of the following documents must be submitted prior to midnight (PST) October 4, 2020 (no exceptions will be allowed):
- Application Form (submitted as a single PDF file, starting from page 4)
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF format only)
- Proof of Enrollment in Full-time Graduate Studies at a Canadian University from the Registrar’s Office (offer letter from the department is not considered proof of enrollment)
- Two Letters of Recommendation: Recommendation letters must be emailed directly to the Foundation by the letter’s author with the applicant’s name in the “subject” line (PDF format only). Applicants are responsible for ensuring their reference letters are submitted prior to the application deadline (no exceptions)
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residency, in the form of either a Canadian Passport, Canadian birth certificate or Permanent Residence card (Driver’s license is not considered proof)
Eligibility
To be eligible for this Grant, the applicant must be:
- A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- A post-graduate student attending a Canadian Institution
- Hold an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Science.
To be eligible for this Grant, the project must:
- The duration of the project must be at least one full year.
- Demonstrate potential and advancement of knowledge in a Clean Energy research field.
Clean energy encompasses energy sources and processes that are alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, with minimizing or ameliorating consequences on the environment.
Conflict of Interests
Foundation board members and their immediate family members are not eligible to receive the Grant.
Selection Criteria and Scoring
Selection Criteria:
- Relevance of work experience and academic training to field of proposed research
- Research ability and potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in a Clean Energy research field. (Significance, feasibility, and merit of proposed research)
- Enthusiasm for research and interest in discovery
- Demonstrate a lifestyle that is in-line with environmental consciousness
- Developed leadership and interpersonal skills
Important Dates
- Application available: May 7, 2021
- Application submission deadline: October 3, 2021 at Midnight (PST)
- Notice to applications: On or before November 21, 2021
- Award granted: On or before December 3, 2021
For complete information and to apply, please visit http://tylerlewis.ca/how-to-apply/.
There is no Application Form need to be downloaded.