
Funding

Research Funding
2023
2022
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2021
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2021-2022
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2018 – 2019
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2015 – 2016
2009 – 2010
Water Recreation, Tourism and Wellbeing Project
School of Business, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Funding: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Funded By: The Saastamoinen Foundation, the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation, and the Olvi Foundation.
Value: €18,000
PI: Kelsey Johansen
Trails and Social Enterprise Research Project
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada
Funding: Trail Tourism Grant
Funded by: Ontario Trails Council, Deseronto, Canada
Value: $2,500 CAD
PI: Kelsey Johansen
CIs: Kirsten Spence, and Jane McCulloch
Research Assistant: Courtney Duckett
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Trails and Social Enterprise Research Project
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada
Funding: Hallman Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Health and Promotion
Funded by: Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo
Value: $10,000 CAD
PI: Kelsey Johansen
CIs: Kirsten Spence, and Jane McCulloch
Research Assistant: Tijhianna Rose Thobani
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Nature Journaling and Online Experiential Learning Seminars: Fostering Place Attachment while Promoting Pro- Environmental Attitudes and Nature Stewardship among University Students using PebblePad
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada
Funding: Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Seed Grant
Funded by: Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo, Canada
Value: $7,492.36 CAD
PI: Kelsey Johansen
CIs: Natalie Chow
Research Assistant: Gaurav Panse
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Bilateral Agreement Outcome Study of the Sport Support Program
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Manitoba, Canada
Funded by: Sport Manitoba
Value: $20,000 CAD
PI: Dr. Joannie Halas
CIs: Dr. Brian Rice, Dr. Heather McRae, Dr. Daniel Henhawk, and Kelsey Johansen
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Welfare Provision for Assistance Dogs - An Analysis of Public Transport
Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand
Funded by: Centre for Service and Working Dog Health and Research, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University
Value: $10,000 NZD
PI: Dr. Neil Carr
Research Assistant: Kelsey Johansen
Looking Beyond the Exoskeleton: Insights into Endoskeletons and Their Attitudes towards the Tiny Majority
School of Outdoor Recreation, Lakehead University, Canada
Funded by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
Value: $38,500 CAD
PI: Dr. Raynald Harvey Lemelin
Research Assistant: Kelsey Johansen
Teaching Enhancement Grants
2019 Practicum Facilitation Support Grant $800.00 CAD
School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, Lakehead University
2017 Teaching Materials Support Grant $250.00 CAD
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba


Travel and Professional
Development Grants
2022 Faculty Professional Expense Reimbursement (FPER) Plan $1,954 CAD
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
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2021 Faculty Professional Expense Reimbursement (FPER) Plan $1,954 CAD
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
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2020 Faculty Professional Expense Reimbursement (FPER) Plan $1,954 CAD
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
2019 Professional Development Fund $2,950 CAD
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
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2018 Professional Development Fund $2, 025 CAD
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
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2017 Professional Development Fund $2, 025 CAD
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
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2017 Research Development Travel Grant $300 CAD
Leisure Studies Association, United Kingdom
2015 Doctoral Student Conference Support Grant $2,500 NZD
School of Business, University of Otago, New Zealand
2015 Otago Travel Grant $2,200 NZD
New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women, New Zealand
2015 Student Travel Grant $600 CAD
Canadian Association of Geographers, Canada
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2010 Conference Travel Grant $500 CAD
Lakehead University Student Union, Canada
2010 Conference Travel Grant $600 CAD
Canadian Union of Public Employees - Local 3905, Canada
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2009 Conference Travel Grant $1,000 CAD
Faculty of Graduate Studies, Lakehead University, Canada
Scholarships
2013 – 2016 International Doctoral Stipend $75,000 NZD
Graduate Research School, University of Otago, New Zealand
2013 – 2016 Doctoral Scholarship $18,000 NZD
Graduate Research School, University of Otago, New Zealand
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2014 Fieldwork Funding Package $2,400 NZD
Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand
2010 Masters Student Graduate Funding Package $2,125 CAD
School of Graduate Studies, Lakehead University, Canada


Conference Hosting Grants
2021 Conference Support Grant $5,000 CAD
(On behalf of the Ontario Trails Council and Canadian Trails Federation's National Roundtable on Risk Management)
Intact Public Entities
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2009 Conference Support Grant $1,600 CAD
(On behalf of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Speaker Series)
Faculty of Graduate Studies, Lakehead University, Canada
2008 Speaker Series Development Support Grant $1,557 CAD
(On behalf of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Speaker Series)
Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University, Canada
2008 Alumni Guest Speaker Support Grant $500 CAD
(On behalf of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Speaker Series)
Office of Alumni Relations, Lakehead University, Canada
Recreation and Tourism
Development Grants
2021 Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) $22,500 CAD
(On behalf of the Waterloo Cycling Club’s Hydrocut Committee)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
2021 Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) $15,000 CAD
(On behalf of the Waterloo Cycling Club’s Hydrocut Committee)
Infrastructure Canada
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2011 Celebrate Ontario Festival Development Grant $32,000 CAD
(On behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Marathon)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture


Coaching and Sport Development Grants
2019 Canada Summer Games Sport Legacy Grant $4,000 CAD
(On behalf of the Manitoba Water Polo Association)
Sport Manitoba
2017 Coaches Development Grant $500 CAD
(Coaches Professional Development Grant)
Sport Manitoba
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2017 Grey Cup Legacy Fund (Training Camp Host Support Grant) $3,000 CAD
(On behalf of the Manitoba Water Polo Association)
Sport Manitoba
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2016 Coaches Development Grant $1,500 CAD
(Coaches Professional Development Grant)
Manitoba Water Polo Association