Research Funding Beyond the Tri-Council: Support from Research Western Gerald M. Kidder, Ph.D. Associate Vice-President (Research)

Research Western

External Funding Sources Tri-Council (standard operating and equipment grants) Tri-Council (strategic, collaborative, multi- disciplinary, university-industry) Canada Research Chairs Canada Foundation for Innovation (infrastructure) Ontario Research Fund (Infrastructure Fund, Research Excellence Fund) Private Companies Private Foundations More information: Community of Science ( an extensive database of funding opportunities available to all Western researchers

ORF-Research Excellence Fund Supporting leading-edge research, developing research talent, and encouraging partnerships between research institutions and business Will contribute a maximum of 1/3 of the total project costs, with 1/3 of the remainder coming from the private sector and 1/3 from the institution Emphasis given to priority economic sectors: –Materials and advanced manufacturing –Information and communications technologies –Life sciences –Environmental technologies –Energy systems and technologies –Agriculture –Emerging technologies

Research Development- Dan Sinai, Manager Important Contacts Guiti Massoumi, Senior Consultant x85301 Alison Ariss, SSHRC Program Consultant x84768 Melissa Gordon, NSERC Program Consultant x85315 Derek Newton, CIHR Program Consultant x85313 Melanie Katsivo, International Program Consultant x87970

Working with industry or government partners? All research contracts must be negotiated by RD&S to protect your interests! -Be sure you understand what you’re signing. -Be sure that IP clauses are appropriate. -Contact the Contract Research Team within Research Services early on…”call before you dig!”

Research Services- Mary Ferguson, Manager Important Contacts Theresa Russelo, Pre-Award Grants Facilitator x84502 Heather Lloyd, Research Contracts Facilitator x84503 Joella Moore, Internal Grants Facilitator x84500 Shannon Woodhouse, Communications & Training x80182

Internal Funding Sources SSHRC Research- supports research projects in A/H/SS disciplines SSHRC Travel- supports conference travel in A/H/SS disciplines SSHRC 4a- grants approved but not funded (new: Internal Peer Review Confirmation Form due Oct. 10) International Research, International Curriculum Funds Western Innovation Fund Support for trainees: Graduate Thesis Research Awards; Joint Fund for Graduate Student Research and Scholarship New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards (ADF): one major and two small grant competitions

Internal Funding Competitions Unlike tri-council applications, applications to internal competitions will not necessarily be reviewed by a panel of experts. Proposal should be written in language colleagues from other areas of the university can understand (avoid specialist jargon). Relationship to ongoing research funding must be clearly explained.

Internal Funding Competitions: Deadlines International Research Awards- Nov. 15, May 15 Western Innovation Fund – LOI Dec. 15, Apr. 30,Aug. 26) SSHRC Internal (Research)- Feb. 15, Aug. 15 SSHRC Internal (Conference Travel)- Feb. 15, Aug. 15 New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards –(ADF Major Grants)- Nov. 15 –(ADF Small Grants)- Oct. 16, March

UWO Senate University Research Board Senate Subcommittee on Priorities in Academic Development (SUPAD) Physical/Mathematics Biosciences Arts, Humanities Sciences & Engineering & Social Sciences New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Contact: Marci Oswald (Senate Office) x84540

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Small Grants Major Grants Seed money Projects of short duration Maximum $8500 Applications due October 16 (Senate deadline) with a second competition in March Project startup costs (equipment) Matching funds for CFI Backup for Tri-Council application Applications due November 15 (Senate deadline)

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Unlike applications to external agencies, applications to the ADF will not be reviewed by a panel of experts, so write in non-specialist language.

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Unlike applications to external agencies, applications to the ADF will not be reviewed by a panel of experts, so write in non-specialist language. Priority is to support NEW research, especially of new faculty.

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Unlike applications to external agencies, applications to the ADF will not be reviewed by a panel of experts, so write in non-specialist language. Priority is to support NEW research, especially of new faculty. Relationship to ongoing research funding is therefore an important factor (top-ups not favoured).

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Unlike applications to external agencies, applications to the ADF will not be reviewed by a panel of experts, so write in non-specialist language. Priority is to support NEW research, especially of new faculty. Relationship to ongoing research funding is therefore an important factor (top-ups not favoured). Emphasis on maximizing IMPACT.

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards Unlike applications to external agencies, applications to the ADF will not be reviewed by a panel of experts, so write in non-specialist language. Priority is to support NEW research, especially of new faculty. Relationship to ongoing research funding is therefore an important factor (top-ups not favoured). Emphasis on maximizing IMPACT. ADF funds are not intended to substitute for external sources of research support (e.g. SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR), if applicable.

New Research and Scholarly Initiative Awards: External Reviews Suggest reviewers who are knowledgeable in your specific research area. The best external reviewers are those who are already familiar with your work, but have no links to you. External reviews are used by SUPAD to bring specific expertise into the review process. Remember, external reviewers are seeing only your application- they can’t make a comparative judgment.

Remember: it’s always a COMPETITION.

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application.

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application. Observe guidelines for text preparation.

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application. Observe guidelines for text preparation. Clearly explain your objectives, expected outcomes, and importance to the discipline.

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application. Observe guidelines for text preparation. Clearly explain your objectives, expected outcomes, and importance to the discipline. Explain the specific roles of any co-applicants.

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application. Observe guidelines for text preparation. Clearly explain your objectives, expected outcomes, and importance to the discipline. Explain the specific roles of any co-applicants. List any support for this project provided by your department or faculty (startup funds, equipment donation, space renovation, trainee support, etc.)

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application. Observe guidelines for text preparation. Clearly explain your objectives, expected outcomes, and importance to the discipline. Explain the specific roles of any co-applicants. List any support for this project provided by your department or faculty (startup funds, equipment donation, space renovation, trainee support, etc.) Clearly explain the relationship between this application and any other grant funding you have.

Grantsmanship Start early and ask a colleague to review your application. Observe guidelines for text preparation. Clearly explain your objectives, expected outcomes, and importance to the discipline. Explain the specific roles of any co-applicants. List any support for this project provided by your department or faculty (startup funds, equipment donation, space renovation, trainee support, etc.) Clearly explain the relationship between this application and any other grant funding you have. If applying for equipment, determine availability of similar equipment elsewhere at UWO- why could it not serve your needs?

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