Faculty of ArtHere are some frequently asked questions with regards to the ACRE Faculty Initiatives Fund (FI Fund). If you have any further questions, you are more than welcome to contact the ACRE team.
Is this a pilot program?
The goal of this pilot is to offer a low-barrier funding program that builds Asian Canadian research communities of expertise on and off campus. This is the second year of the FI fund pilot program.
Who can apply?
UBC faculty members in the social sciences, humanities and creative and performing arts are welcome to apply. Members of historically, persistently and systemically marginalized groups will be prioritized. For clarity, UBC faculty members are defined as those recognized by the UBC Faculty Association.
Can the FI Fund be used to support graduate students?
We will support faculty who want to hire graduate students as project assistants to support funded activities, but this specific fund is not meant to be “graduate research funding” as such. The ACRE team has a separate funding stream to support graduate students working in the field of Asian Canadian studies, Asian Migration studies and/or with Asian Canadian communities. More information will be announced soon.
What is the funding disbursement model?
ACRE will work with Arts Finance to transfer funds to your home department. In this case, you will be responsible for liaising with your departmental administrator to process expenses appropriately.
What is the funding criteria?
Please refer to the funding priorities here.
How may the funds be used?
Funds can be used to support research, community engagement and/or teaching and learning activities.
What are the funding restrictions?
You may not use the funds to support UBC unit or community organization operational needs, or to cover costs related to equipment. Alcohol and alcohol related purchases are also prohibited. For more information and context, please see the UBC Financial Expenditure Guidelines. If you have questions, you are more than welcome to contact the ACRE team.
When will results be communicated to applicants?
Funding announcements will be made in December 2024.
What are the funding periods for this program?
Given the nature of this funding stream, applicants must use the funds by the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year (March 31, 2026).
How do I report back at the conclusion of my project/engagement?
This is a low-barrier funding program; therefore, a formal report is not required. However, for storytelling purposes, we do request that faculty submit a brief paragraph summarizing the impact(s) of the project. We will offer several prompt questions to help you frame your project’s impact. While optional, we welcome the inclusion of photos and videos as part of your report summary. With your permission, written summaries and multimedia content may be used for promotional/storytelling purposes for ACRE.
