Knowledge Mobilization Bursary for Graduate Students & Not for Profit Professionals

Since its introduction in 2017, the University of Guelph's Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization has offered training in knowledge mobilization and evidence-informed decision-making to hundreds of professionals. The Certificate provides in-depth training into the principles and practices of knowledge mobilization – that is, the process by which research is shared, used and applied to inform real-life situations. Through three eight-week courses, participants learn to identify and address barriers to knowledge use and discover tools and techniques to enhance the societal impact of research and facilitate the development of evidence-informed policy and practice.  

The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) is committed to increasing access to the Certificate to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers at the University of Guelph, as well as individuals working in not-for-profits or social service organizations.  

To support participation, CESI is offering bursaries to Course 1, Inform: Processes of knowledge translation and dissemination, taking place online from January 6, 2025, to March 16, 2025. The bursaries have a value of $1100 (community partners) and $910 (graduate students). 

Eligibility 

This knowledge mobilization bursary is offered as part of CESI’s efforts to build capacity for engaged scholarship and impactful research. To be eligible for this bursary, you must: 

• Currently be enrolled as a graduate student or be working as a post-doc at the University of Guelph; or  

• Currently be working at not-for-profit or social service organization; 

• Be able to dedicate at least 10 hours/week for the ten weeks of the course to complete the required readings, exercises and assignments; 

• Have access to a computer and internet connection (the course takes place online is delivered asynchronously) 

Application requirements 

To apply, please fill in the bursary application form (see both options attached below), which includes: 

• Background information (program of study/research or workplace) 

• A short statement of interest describing:

• Your motivation for participating in Inform: Processes of knowledge translation and dissemination,

• How you plan to apply the acquired knowledge and skills, as well as the expected impact of this training in your current or future research, or in your role or organization. 

The bursary is awarded based on overall motivation and the expected impact of learnings on applicants' current or future research or role. 

Application Instructions   

Please download and complete one of the below application forms (either a Graduate Student form or a Not-For-Profit form).  

Send your completed application form to cesi@uoguelph.ca by 4:30pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  

More Information

If you require this information and/or the application form in an alternate format, or if you have questions, please contact Samantha Doris, Research Projects Assistant. 

For more information about the Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization please visit - Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization | Open Learning and Educational Support (uoguelph.ca)