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NSERC also works towards its goals by exerting INFLUENCE beyond our program reach

Prosperity and high quality of life for Canadians. vision and mission. We invest in:. discovery. innovation. EXCELLENCE. Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world.

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NSERC also works towards its goals by exerting INFLUENCE beyond our program reach

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  1. Prosperity and high quality of life for Canadians vision and mission We invest in: discovery innovation EXCELLENCE Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world Productive use of new knowledge in all sectors of the economy and society people Highly skilled,well educatedand capable oflifelong learning Our goal is Canadianexcellence in: USING NEW KNOWLEDGE Partnerships of universities with industry and other sectors for project research CREATING KNOWLEDGE Research Grants for basic research in the universities WORKING IN ALL AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and some university faculty We do this throughpeer-reviewedcompetitionsin three programs NSERCalso works towards its goals by exertingINFLUENCE beyond our program reach

  2. Team Members POs please update your visiting team

  3. Purpose of Visit • Inform researchers/administrators of program changes, practices and policies • Provide advice on the preparation of applications and explain peer review process • Facilitate communication with the research community • Keep NSERC and GSC informed of the local environment

  4. NSERC News • Budget Information • Program Information • eBusiness • 2003 Competition Statistics

  5. Budget Information • Increase to base budget of $55 million per year • “New” applicants: largest share • Improved support for graduate students and more USRAs • Additional funding for northern and climate research, partnership programs, Major Facilities Access Grants and PromoScience • Canada Graduate Scholarships Program: $7.5 million in 2003-2004; up to $31.5 million by 2006-2007

  6. NSERC Budget 2003- 2004(millions of dollars) Total: $772

  7. People Programs Budget 2003- 2004(millions of dollars) Total: $240.6

  8. Discovery Programs Budget 2003-04(millions of dollars) Total: $341.3

  9. Innovation Programs Budget 2003-04(millions of dollars) Total: $113.4

  10. NSERC Budget 1978-2003 (millions of dollars)

  11. Program Information • 5-year grants • Implementation of reallocations • Reporting the training of HQP • Residual funds and the General Research Fund (GRF) • Moratorium on RTI • Northern Initiatives • Special Research Opportunity (SRO)

  12. Special Research Opportunity (SRO) • Consolidation of CRO/IOF and New Directions • Will enable researchers to pursue new and emerging research opportunities • Urgency and timeliness key components • Highly selective – pre-screening through Letter of Intent (LOI) • Program description and application details available on NSERC’s Web site • Start accepting LOIs in fall 2003

  13. Submission process for fall 2003 eSubmission (Grants Programs) Applicant follow university internal approval process eSubmit to RGO office RGO eSubmit to NSERC Applicant logon to NSERC on-line system to prepare application Send paper attachment directly to NSERC NSERC confirms applications received via Secure Site Print application, add attachments, send to RGO Follow traditional approval process (signatures, copies) RGO office mail to NSERC paper submission (S&F, Grants Programs)

  14. 2003 Discovery Grants Results: Life Sciences

  15. 2003 Discovery Grants Results: Physical Sciences

  16. 2003 Discovery Grants Results: CIS, Math, Stats

  17. 2003 Discovery Grants Results: Engineering

  18. 2003 Research Tools & Instruments Grants, Category 1 Results: Life Sciences

  19. 2003 Research Tools & Instruments Grants, Category 1 Results: Physical Sciences

  20. 2003 Research Tools & Instruments Grants, Category 1 Results: CIS, Math, Stats

  21. 2003 Research Tools & Instruments Grants, Category 1 Results: Engineering

  22. Are You Eligible? 1.Hold, or have a firm offer of an academic appointment at a Canadian university(at least 3-year term position) 2.Position requires independent research and allows supervision of students Inform NSERC when status change occurs

  23. Intent to Apply Form 180: • For Discovery Grants, Discovery Project Grants (Subatomic Physics only), and/or University Faculty Award (UFA) applications • Used to initiate the competition process • Can have adverse consequences if not submitted • New applicants who have not yet submitted Form 180 should do so immediately Deadline: August 15

  24. Selection Criteria • Merit of the proposal • Need for funds • Excellence of the researcher(s) • Training of highly qualified personnel (HQP)

  25. Merit of the Proposal • Originality and innovation • Significance and expected contributions to research • Clarity and scope of objectives • Scope of proposal • Clarity and appropriateness of methodology • Feasibility of program

  26. Need for Funds • Appropriateness and justification of budget • Other sources of funding • Availability • Relationship to current proposal • Special needs

  27. Discovery Grant Application Form 101 (Application for a Grant): • Write the research summary in plain language • Provide a progress report on related research • Position the research within the field • Articulate short-and long-term objectives • Provide a detailed methodology (cont’d)

  28. DiscoveryGrant Application(cont’d) • Describe plans for training • Prepare realistic budget • Discuss any relationship to other research support • Address previous GSC comments or external referee reports (if applicable) Deadline: November 1

  29. Excellence of Researcher(s) • Knowledge, expertise and experience • Contribution to research • Importance of contributions • Complementarity of expertise and synergy (team)

  30. Training of HQP • Quality and extent of past and potential contributions • Appropriateness of proposed work for training • Training in collaborative or interdisciplinary environment

  31. Personal Data Form Form 100: • List all sources of support • Describe 5 most significant research contributions • List other research contributions* • Describe contributions to training* • Give other evidence of impact of work • Explain any delays in research activity • * from 1997 inclusive

  32. Additional Considerations • Within the framework of the selection criteria, the relative weighting can vary to take into account: • New applicants • Collaboration • Interdisciplinarity • Applied science • Chair holders (IRC, Canada Research Chairs) • Adjunct / Emeritus Professors

  33. A Complete Grant Application Must include: • Application for a Grant (Form 101) with supporting documentation, if required • Environmental Assessment, if required • Personal Data (Form 100) for applicant and ALL co-applicants with appropriate appendices • Samples of research contributions, if available

  34. Research Tools & Instruments Grants – Category 1 Application Form 101: • What research is being done with equipment • Justify each item • Explain need and urgency of overall request • Suitability of proposed equipment for research program • Indicate impact on training Deadline: November 1st

  35. Peer Review Process Role of GSCs: • Advise on committee assignments • Select reviewers • Evaluate proposals • Make funding recommendations • Prepare comments • Membership suggestions

  36. Peer Review Process NSERC’s Role: • Advise committees on procedures • Process application documentation • Oversee competition process and deliberations • Ensure no conflicts of interest • Provide feedback to applicants

  37. Final Advice • Use the 2003 Web version of forms/guide • Read Notice 2003 to Applicants • Look at the Reallocations results • Read all instructions carefully • Follow presentation standards for print size and page limitations (cont’d)

  38. Final Advice(cont’d) • Ensure completeness of application • Note that 2 audiences read your application • Ask a colleague for comments on your application • Read other proposals

  39. NSERC Needs Your Feedback Your completed survey will help us to determine if our visit has met your expectations and plan for future site visits: • Hand it in as soon as possible: • After this session • After the departmental visits • Fax it to NSERC

  40. Web Sitewww.nserc.ca For more specific questions: Research Grants Division resgrant@nserc.ca Eligibility of Applicants coord@nserc.ca Research Partnerships Programs rpp@nserc.ca Scholarships and Fellowships schol@nserc.ca Use of Grant Funds casdfinance@nserc.ca Affaires e-Business webapp@nserc.ca Staff first name.family name@nserc.ca General Information

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