Students for Development2011-2015

Helping UM students gain global experience

Students for Development Program

Launched in 2005, the UM has sent 14 students to work in 10 different countries

Till 2010, program basics included:• Senior undergrad through PhD level students• 3 month internships in either summer or fall• Projects in CIDA priority countries• Grants given on basis of single application

What’s New 2011-2015

Project format:• Multi-year, single or multi-component projects• Each AUCC member institution allowed to submit

one application• Only one such call for Projects is anticipated• If UM does not win Project, individual applications

could still be accepted (under a different call) on an annual basis, but at reduced numbers.

Program Priority Objectives

Focus on CIDA’s priority themes:1. Increasing food security2. Securing the future of children and youth3. Stimulating sustainable economic growth

Focus on career-related interests for students in international development

Focus on engaging the Canadian public in international development

Program Components

At least one of three project components must be addressed in proposals. Projects that address a greater number of components will be more favourable.

1. Internships for Canadian students & public engagement activity

2. Internships for developing country students in Canada

3. Student networking using social media

Project eligibility criteria

• Must have overseas partner organization (university, NGO, community-based, govt, etc)

• Geographic focus: 26 eligible countries (Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam and Zambia)

• 3 year span: May 2011 to Dec 2014

Project eligibility (continued)

• Thematic focus in line with CIDA priorities– Food security– Children & youth– Economic growth

• Also cross-cutting priorities: gender, environment, governance

• These must also be in line with CIDA priorities for the relevant developing country

Component 1: Internships for Canadian Students

• Projects can be in any discipline, HOWEVER, one third of all internships granted will be reserved for students in an ‘international development’ program of study– Students and advisors are able to make an argument

on a case by case basis that the student applicant is pursuing an international development specialization within their degree program

Component 1 Student eligibility

• Full-time students enrolled in senior undergraduate year (3 or 4) up to PhD

• Program of study must be either related to international development OR one of three CIDA priority themes

• Canadian citizens or permanent resident• No previous SFD internship• Language ability in host country

Component 1: Project eligibility

• Internship must be for academic credit• Recognized partner organization• Duration: minimum 3 months, maximum 6

months• Maximum of 20 four-month equivalent

internships per project• Maximum $150,000 per project

Component 1: Funding

• Students: $6500 per student for 3 months, with added $33/day beyond to a maximum of $9500

• Universities: – Project administration: $1600 per intern– Public engagement: $500 per intern– In-kind or cash contribution: 25% of total project cost

(Roughly $2,800 per intern)

Component 1: University responsibilities

• Prepare work plan in consultation with partner• Recruit & select students• Pre-departure orientation• International development module• Monitor and support student while abroad• Re-entry debrief & public engagement activity• Grant academic credit• Manage funds, provide narrative & financial

reports

Component 2: Internships for developing country students

• Students must be full-time graduate (masters or PhD) students at a university in an eligible SFD country

• Program of study must relate to one of 3 CIDA priority themes

• Must be citizen of eligible country, NOT Canadian citizen

• Must return home• Language proficiency

Component 2: Project eligibility

• Partner university must be degree granting institution in eligible SFD country

• Student must live at Canadian university for one full academic term, either in fall or winter

• Student may attend class or conduct research• Internship must be for academic credit. Preferably

granted by Cdn university, but not necessary. Can be granted by home university

• No limit on number of interns hosted by Cdn university

Component 2: Funding

• Student receives $10,000 for one term• University funding:– Administration: $2500 per student– Public engagement: $500 per student– In-kind or cash contribution: 25% of total cost of

project component (approx $4300 per student)– In-kind tuition fee waiver: Cdn university must waive

international and ancillary tuition fees (min $8000)

Component 2: University responsibilities

• Select developing country intern (with partner institution)

• Provide academic supervisor, register student if appropriate

• Student advising, orientation, assistance with documents, insurance, housing, etc.

• Organize public engagement activity• Grant academic credit as appropriate• Manage funds, submit narrative & financial

reports

Component 3: Student networking

• Initiative to develop connections between students in Canada & developing world

• Foster understanding around CIDA themes• Involve at least one faculty member per

institution• Use of technology encouraged• No funding for travel included• Involve at least 20 students per institution (no

maximum)

Component 3: Eligibility

• Students involved must be senior undergrad through PhD

• Partners must be degree granting institutions• Duration: minimum of one term, but ideally full

length of project (till Dec 2014)• Academically relevant, but no credit required

Component 3: Funding

• May request up to $15,000• No travel funding permitted or expenses related

to attending conferences• In-kind: 25% of total cost (approx $5000)• University responsibilities: coordinate activity,

inform others, report to AUCC

Application process: Timeline

Concept note submitted to the Office of International Relations by Jan 14th 2011

Selection notification by Jan 21st 2011

Successful applicant to submit full proposal to Office of International Relations by Feb 18th 2011.

OIR will submit final proposal to AUCC by March 1st

Application process: Concept note

Shortened form of Project Application Form:1. Completed eligibility checklist2. General project information—NO signatures

a. Project summary 100 wordsb. Description of the partner organization 150 wordsc. How internship/network activity addresses partner

organization mandate & needs 125 words3. Narrative description of project: everything but at

half required number of pages (1 component: 5 pag.; 2 components: 7 pag.; 3 components: 9 pag.)

4. Annexes: No annex material required

Supports & resource people

Office of International Relations:International Liaison Officer: Rhonda Friesen 474-9992Project Development Officer: Cameron Zywina 474-6418Project Financial Officer: Nellie Drozd 474-7374

International Centre for Students:Director: Tony Rogge 474-8502Student Mobility/Exchanges: Jenny Anderson 474-6736International Programs: Lois Ward 474-9506

Past SFD program supervisors Individual internshipsList available from OIR

SFD guidelines/application forms: www.aucc.ca/sfd

Students for Development2011-2015