The CANSSI Ontario SPARK Program allows PhD-level students to host distinguished speakers who bring expertise and insights into statistical sciences and related fields.
This funding supports students in organizing talks and seminars, fostering knowledge exchange and academic growth within their institution. Students participating in the program will receive an additional allowance for their research endeavors.
Goals
- Promote Networking
We offer financial support of up to $1,500 per speaker to encourage presentations by visiting speakers at the home departments of SPARK members. This initiative seeks to enrich the academic environment and stimulate intellectual discourse at our partner universities by exposing students and faculty to world-class expertise in statistical sciences across diverse contexts and research areas.
- ,Facilitate Student Research
We include a $1,000 CAD research allowance to support graduate PhD students in purchasing vital research tools such as computers and software, as well as funding travel to national or international scientific conferences. This financial aid is designed to bolster their research efforts and encourage the pursuit of innovative methods.
- Strengthen the Statistical Sciences Community
CANSSI Ontario seeks to raise awareness among regional PhD students in statistical sciences, as well as its partner universities. By offering research allowances, our goal is to strengthen the ties between graduate students, faculty, and academic institutions, and to foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
