Eligibility

Members of the University academic, student, and administrative community are eligible to apply for the University Conference Fund Award.

Key Requirements:
  • Conferences must be sponsored or co-sponsored by the University or a member of the campus community.
  • Must take place in Saskatchewan.
  • Anticipate a minimum registration of 50 participants and a program covering at least one full day.
  • Serve to enhance institutional reputation and impact.

Applying

Applicants must fill out the application University of Saskatchewan Conference Fund Application Form.

One competition will be held annually.

Application Timeline:

  • Opens: January 27, 2025
  • Deadline: March 14, 2025

Applications must include:

  1. A detailed program plan.
  2. Budget outline and anticipated revenue sources.

 Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

Adjudication Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on the following:

  1. Conference Impact: Contribution to one or more areas:
    • Research
    • Student Scholarship
    • Public Outreach
    • Teaching
    • Administrative Performance
  2. Participant Reach: Ability to attract national or international speakers and participants of significance.
  3. Relevance: Alignment of the conference theme with USask priorities.
  4. Feasibility: Realistic budget and proposed program.
  5. Timeline: Conference must occur within two years of the application.

The Conference Fund is not intended to support workshops, seminars, course activities/poster events, visiting speakers, college/departmental symposia, or other small events. Inaugural seed funding may be provided for the first year of new events, but recurring events are ineligible.

Key Information at a Glance

Category

Details

Eligibility

Members of the University academic, student, and administrative community.

Key Dates

Application opens: January 27; Deadline: March 14.

Adjudication Criteria

- Impact of the conference in research, teaching, or outreach.
- National/international participation.
- Relevance to USask themes.
- Realistic budget and program.

Report Requirement

Submit a brief report and financial statement within six months of the conference date.

Value and Duration of the Award

Funding from the Conference Fund Award Program is not intended to cover the full costs of the conference.

Conference must occur within two years of the application.

Organizers must outline additional revenue sources, such as registration fees, in their application. A brief report and financial statement must be submitted within six months of the conference date.

 

Adjudication Committee

The Offices of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, and Associate Vice-President Research will oversee the program and establish an appropriate adjudication committee.

 All attendees and organizers must follow USask Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy.

Questions?

All questions should be directed to:

Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations
vpfaculty.relations@usask.ca