Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant 2024

The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant (also referred to as the “Grant”) was established to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in the field of clean energy at Canadian Universities. Clean energy encompasses energy sources and processes that are an alternative to fossil fuels, with minimizing, neutral or ameliorating consequences on the environment. The objective of the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant is to develop research skills and assist in the training of qualified individuals.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2024
• Value$15,000
• Study LevelMasters , Grants
• SponsorTyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The value of the grant is $15,000 and will be awarded on an annual basis to one eligible student. Up to two additional grants [$10,000 each] may be awarded on any given year based upon the recommendation of the Foundation’s Grant Advisory Committee. The selection process and post-award administration are carried out by the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation (also referred to as the “Foundation”) and Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation.

Requirements

Deliverable

The grant recipient is expected to prepare an article on their research for publishing on the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation website and any other Foundation promotional material or donor communications. The article should provide a general overview of the project to which the funding contributed.

The length of tenure will be 1 year, with a possibility to extend.

To be eligible for this Grant, the applicant must be:

• A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• A post-graduate student attending a Canadian Institution
• Hold an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Science.

To be eligible for this Grant, the project must:

• The duration of the project must be at least one full year.
• Demonstrate potential and advancement of knowledge in a Clean Energy research field.

Interview Dates and Process

Selection Criteria:

• Relevance of work experience and academic training to field of proposed research
• Research ability and potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in a Clean Energy research field. (Significance, feasibility, and merit of proposed research)
• Enthusiasm for research and interest in discovery
• Demonstrate a lifestyle that is in-line with environmental consciousness
• Developed leadership and interpersonal skills

Important Dates

• Application available: May 24, 2024
• Application submission deadline: September 30, 2024 at Midnight (PST)
• Notice to applicants: On or before December 2, 2024
• Funds available to be released: On or before December 16, 2024

Application Documents

Required Documents

To be considered for this grant, all of the following documents must be submitted prior to midnight (PST) September 30, 2024 (no exceptions will be allowed):

• Application Form (submitted as a single PDF file)
• Curriculum Vitae (PDF format only)
• Proof of Enrollment in Full-time Graduate Studies at a Canadian University from the Registrar’s Office (offer letter from the department is not considered proof of enrolment)
• Two Letters of Recommendation:  Recommendation letters must be emailed directly to the Foundation by the letter’s author with the applicant’s name in the “subject” line (PDF format only). Applicants are responsible for ensuring their reference letters are submitted prior to the application deadline (no exceptions)
• Proof of citizenship or permanent residency, in the form of either a Canadian Passport, Canadian birth certificate or Permanent Residence card (Driver’s license is not considered proof)

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation on tylerlewis.ca to apply