1. February 19, 2015 Guelph, Ontario

2. 1. Advisory Committee on University-Industry Grants (ACUIG) 2. Review Process: Things to Focus On 3. Don’t do the Following 4. Questions / Additional Comments 2

3. Reviews/ approves CRDs and Industry Research Chairs Interdisciplinary researchers and technical experts from across Canada Four meetings per year (March, June, September, December) Extensive pre-read, including Site Visit Committee report (for CRDs above $ 200 K +/ yr) ACUIG reviewed proposals requesting $ 150 K +/ yr 3

4. Chaired and facilitated by NSERC Director NSERC Manager reviews each file and the findings of the Site Visit Committee, including its recommendations Excellent committee interchange including‎ request for clarification, comments to the application, indication of support and lack of support for the CRD Vote called following discussion for each application- ‎all review committee members to vote (apart from those with a conflict, that are not part of the discussion) 4

5. Broad support of various stages of academic/ industry related research Truly collaborative- a win / win partnership Industrial and economic benefits to Canada to be clearly demonstrated Industry partner must be an active participant from project design to exploration of the results Partner must contribute at least 50 % of NSERC request in cash, the balance as in-kind Natural science (life science/ biological science or physical science) or engineering 5

6. Evidence of detailed planning and sound budget justification Well defined assumptions, approaches, milestones and deliverables Scientific merit- technically feasible, generates new knowledge or applies existing knowledge in an innovative manner Research team competency and expertise to successfully complete the ‎project Contributions to HQP training- student training component critical 6

7. Incomplete or overly ambitious projects Budget justification lacking Focus on an existing technology and ‎"routine analysis" Operate as a CRO‎ or provide a consulting service Training of HQPs lacking Lack of a real/ strong industrial partner ‎that will exploit the study findings 7

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