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Luminous Environment Research Grants (LERG)

Description

The Winnipeg Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) is offering the Luminous Environment Research Grants (LERG). The LERG is a small grants program to assist students in projects involving manipulation of the colour or lighting features of architectural spaces, how people use lighting, and light and colour in the visual and literary arts. These grants, of up to $500, will be used to purchase materials related to the project (e.g., wiring, circuitry, lamps, database access, paints, art supplies, wallpapers, publications etc.). In addition to monetary support, there is also the possibility for consultative support, as well as the loan of specialised instrumentation. In some cases, laboratory space might be available for experimental projects with human participants.

Eligible projects can be empirical in nature, a review of relevant literature, or a design project. They could include, but are not limited to:

(a) research projects where colour and/or lighting features are manipulated in an experimental design.

(b) design projects where colour or lighting features are incorporated into an interior or exterior design and justified. The outcome of such projects would generally be a model and/or drawings.

(c) light/colour aspects of theatre, literature, and the visual arts.

(d) the understanding of, or attitudes toward, lighting projects in energy conservation.

(e) promotion of energy efficient lighting use in domestic and business interiors.

(f) light and/or colour effects on the perception or evaluation of architectural spaces or visual art.

(g) the role of lighting in urban safety.

Application Guidelines

The IES holds regular meetings between the months of September and June.

Check these pages frequently for up-to-date program information.