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Grant-in-Aid Award for York University hosted conference

SSHRC awarded a grant-in-aid for the conference "Israel/Palestine: mapping models of statehood and prospects for peace" through its Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences Program, following an application for funding received in November 2008. The application was peer reviewed by an independent multidisciplinary committee of scholars, using established criteria. York University, the host institution for the conference, was notified in January 2009 of the decision to provide a grant-in-aid for the conference.

In light of public discussion, SSHRC requested information from the grant holder in the context of post-award procedures as stated in the Grant Holder’s Guide for the Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences program.

The grant holder has informed SSHRC that the changes in conference programming since November 2008 are minor and that the aims of the event remain unchanged in their essence. The Dean of Osgoode Hall of Law School, and the Vice-President Research and Innovation at York University agree with him. SSHRC has accepted their assurance that planning for the conference is proceeding in a manner consistent with provisions of the Grant Holder’s Guide for the program.

As per SSHRC policies and procedures, grant holders are responsible for effective financial management and conduct of the research and related activities in accordance with the program guidelines, institutional policies and with ethical and legal standards.

As we stated publicly, SSHRC is unwavering in its commitment to independent peer review and its grant policies and procedures.

June 15, 2009