The Institute of Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island has a program of research associates, through which to regularize and formalize relationships with scholars whose work complements that of the Institute of Island Studies. The Institute is now accepting applications from interested researchers.
Research associates will receive privileges such as the following:
a) Use of Institute facilities inasmuch as they are available; standard library privileges at Robertson Library; a UPEI computer account; and invitations to Institute and University events.
b) The right to use affiliation with the Institute in applications to outside funding agencies for research projects congruent with the Institute's mandate; projects must adhere to tri-council policies on research ethics and will be subject to the University's standard administrative and ethical approvals.
c) Upon invitation, the opportunity to contribute to Institute affairs.
In order to apply, scholars are asked to submit the following:
a) A curriculum vitae.
b) An outline of the research project(s) they propose to conduct under the auspices of the research associates program, or their research interests, as appropriate.
c) A covering letter briefly outlining their rationale for requesting associate status and the requested term of appointment.
Appointments will be made for a period of up to three years and are renewable if circumstances warrant. Applications will be recommended by the Institute's Academic Relations Committee and decided by a formal vote of the Institute's Advisory Board. Appointments will be made under the signature of the Director of the Institute of Island Studies.
Because limited numbers of appointments are available, it is highly recommended that scholars discuss their applications with the Institute of Island Studies prior to submitting them. Inquiries should be directed to Director of Island Studies, staff liaison to the Academic Relations Committee. E-mail iis@upei.ca or phone (902) 566-0386.
Institute of Island Studies