Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about our Call for Research Projects:

PROJECTS

Q. Can  I submit more than one project?
A. Yes

Q. My project is already underway and I need additional funding to complete it. Can I submit my proposal?
A. You can submit your proposal as long as your research falls within one of our areas of interest as outlined in the call for proposals and your budget does not exceed $15,000.

Q. What type of projects are you looking for?
In addition to the explanation in our Call for Proposals, you can read examples of projects we have funded in previous years here.

DOCUMENTS AND FORMATS

Q. What is the Research Funding Application Form?
A. It is one of the documents we require to receive your proposal. You can download it here.

Q. Will you consider my research proposal if I submit it in Spanish?
A. No, we only consider projects in English.

BUDGET

To download the budget template, please visit here.

Q. Will you consider my project if I don't include a budget?
A. No, we won't consider it. Having a budget is crucial for us, as it allows us to know how many projects we can fund.

Q. They mention that the maximum amount to be awarded is $15,000 per project. What do they mean?
A. This means that we will not consider projects exceeding $15,000.

Q. Are there restrictions on what I can budget for?
A. Yes. Equipment and software cannot be budgeted for, whether for rent or purchase.

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

Q. Do your funds allow for administrative costs (overhead)?
A. We allow up to 5%.

Q. Does that 5% refer to costs that go to my institution, not directly to the research?
A. Yes, it refers to administrative costs that will go to your institution.