This year, the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) introduced support for 12 new interfaculty, multidisciplinary research collaborations through an internal funding pilot program, the REALISE Seed Grant.
The program was created following the success of recent events to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration within Carleton, called the REALISE Series. The grants offer a maximum of $12,000 for one year to help jump-start new multidisciplinary teams or incentivize the early stages of multidisciplinary research projects.
Researchers from different faculties will co-direct the awarded projects with Early Career Researchers directing more than half of the teams. In addition, at least half of the members of each team will be collaborating for the first time.
The REALISE Seed Grant pilot has successfully brought forward more opportunities for multidisciplinary research collaborations at Carleton. We look forward to seeing the project outcomes and discoveries initiated by these new awards.
– Rafik Goubran, Vice-President (Research and International)
Congratulations to the first recipients of the REALISE Seed Grant:
Project: Veracity And Truth Discovery of Multimedia Data
- Michel Barbeau, School of Computer Science
- Tracey Lauriault, School of Journalism and Communication
Project: Exploring the Potential for Microbial Biodegradation of Microplastics in Plastic-Impacted Agricultural Sites and Microflora of Plastic-Tolerant Animals
- Allyson Brady, Department of Biology
- Jesse Vermaire, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Project: Evoking Discrimination-Related Stress while Minimizing Harm: Validation of the Discrimination Experience Speech Task (DEST)
- Chad Danyluck, Department of Psychology
- Robyn McQuaid, Department of Neuroscience
Project: The Role of Matrix Alignment and Mechanics in Tumor Growth
- Andrew Harris, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- William Willmore, Department of Biology
Project: Enhancing Communication Accessibility for Every Brain
- Masako “Mako” Hirotani, School of Linguistics and Language Studies and Department of Cognitive Science
- Adrian Chan, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering
Project: Better An Integration of Analytical Chemistry, Machine Learning and Internet of Things for Smart Food Authentication
Project: Mobilizing Interfaculty Support to Develop and Evaluate an Enhanced Mental Health Program for Autistic Children and their Families
- Vivan Lee, Department of Psychology
- Karen Sewell, School of Social Work
Project: Identifying Challenges and Opportunities in the Insect as Food and Feed Sector in Canada
- Heath MacMillan, Department of Biology
- Vivian Hoffman, School of Public Policy & Administration and Department of Economics
Project: Effect of Maternal Obesity on Intrinsic Contractile Function of Skeletal Muscle in Young Offspring
- Eng Kuan Moo, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Melissa Chee, Department of Neuroscience
Project: Center for Advances in Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnostics (CANDiD)
- Ravi Prakash, Department of Electronics
- John A. E. Anderson, Department of Cognitive Science
Project: Bridging Science and Engineering for Multiepitope Peptide Discovery to Improve Cancer Therapy
- David Sabatino, Department of Chemistry
- Leila Mostaço-Guidolin, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering
Project: Money Matters: Assessing the Consequences of a Financial Self-Concept for Tax Attitudes and Compliance
- Nassim Tabri, Department of Psychology
- Merridee Bujaki, Sprott School of Business
The funding is anticipated to help expand the capacity of the project teams to apply for external funding and pursue joint research publications in the coming years.
Learn about our other internal funding opportunities available to Carleton researchers.