Students for Development 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 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 security 2.Securing the future of children and youth 3.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 14 th 2011 Selection notification by Jan 21 st 2011 Successful applicant to submit full proposal to Office of International Relations by Feb 18 th OIR will submit final proposal to AUCC by March 1 st

Application process: Concept note Shortened form of Project Application Form: 1.Completed eligibility checklist 2.General project information—NO signatures a.Project summary 100 words b.Description of the partner organization 150 words c.How internship/network activity addresses partner organization mandate & needs 125 words 3.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 Project Development Officer: Cameron Zywina Project Financial Officer: Nellie Drozd International Centre for Students: Director: Tony Rogge Student Mobility/Exchanges: Jenny Anderson International Programs: Lois Ward Past SFD program supervisors Individual internships List available from OIR SFD guidelines/application forms:

Students for Development