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Innovation

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.

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Innovation

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  1. 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: CREATING KNOWLEDGE Discovery Grants for basic researchin the universities We do this throughpeer-reviewedcompetitionsin three programs Prosperity and high quality of life for Canadians Science and Engineering Research Canada vision and mission USING NEW KNOWLEDGE Partnerships of universities with industry and other sectors for project research WORKING IN ALL AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and some university faculty NSERCalso works towards its goals by exertingINFLUENCE beyond our program reach

  2. NSERC Information SessionRyerson University September 20th 2005

  3. Agenda • New at NSERC • 2005 Competition Results • Discovery Grants • Research Tools and Instruments • Preparing a Grant Application

  4. NSERC Update • President’s term is ending • Reallocations Exercise • NSERC Regional Offices • Electronic submission of applications

  5. ReallocationsExercise • For 2006 and 2007 DG applications, check the Web to see what reallocations funds are available from the implementation of the 2002 Reallocations Exercise. • Reallocations Exercise in its current format has been terminated. • Future allocation mechanism currently being developed.

  6. NSERC Regional Offices What they do: • Ensure a visible presence in the region • Promote participation in the programs • Participate in activities to promote science and math education Status: • Atlantic – Moncton (N.B.), operating since July 2004 • Prairie – Winnipeg (Man.), starting to operate in September 2005 • British Columbia – Location TBD, Opening late 2005 • Ontario & Québec – Location TBD, 2006-07

  7. Electronic Submission of Applications • Fall 2004: 68% of the applications were received electronically • Improvements for the 2005 competition: • Increased technical capacity • Better stress tests • Pre-converted PDF attachments

  8. Program Updates • Form 180 – New Deadline: August 1 • RTI Changes • Five-year Grants • Reporting HQP – Required Consent • Northern Research Supplements • NSERC Prizes

  9. Form 180: Intent to Apply • 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 • First time applicants who have not yet submitted Form 180 should do so immediately NEW DEADLINE: August 1

  10. Research Tools and Instruments – Categories 1, 2 & 3 * NSERC accepts applications for equipment costs up to $250K but only $150K can be requested from NSERC

  11. Five-year Grants • Discovery Grant - Standard duration is five years • Smoothing Exercise is ongoing: Extending a portion of four-year grants to five-year grants

  12. Reporting HQP

  13. Northern Research International Polar Year Projects • Request for Proposal through SRO program • One time initiative • Deadline: November 7, 2005 Northern Research Supplements • Up to $10K for logistical support associated with research in the North • Duration of supplement = Duration of DG • Application deadline: Nov. 1 (same as DG) • Separate application required • Salaries are not an eligible expense

  14. NSERC Prizes

  15. Preparing a Discovery Grant Application

  16. Are You Eligible? • Hold, or have a firm offer of, an academic appointment at a Canadian university (minimum three-year term position) • Position requires independent research and allows supervision of students • Researchers holding a position of any kind outside Canada must spend a minimum of six months per year at an eligible Canadian institution (NEW) Inform NSERC when a change in your status occurs (including sabbatical and leave periods)

  17. Form 180: Intent to Apply • 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 • First time applicants who have not yet submitted Form 180 should do so immediately NEW DEADLINE: August 1

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

  19. Merit of the proposal Excellence of the researcher(s) Training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) Need for funds FORM 101 FORMS 100 & 101 Selection Criteria

  20. FORM 101 Merit of the Proposal • Originality and innovation • Significance and expected contribution to research • Clarity and scope of objectives • Clarity and appropriateness of methodology • Feasibility of program

  21. 100 & 101 Excellence of Researcher(s) • Knowledge, expertise and experience • Contribution to research • Importance of contributions • Complementarity of expertise and synergy for group application

  22. 100 & 101 Training of HQP • Quality and extent of past and potential contributions • Appropriateness of proposed work for training • Training in collaborative or interdisciplinary environment

  23. 100 & 101 Need for Funds • Appropriateness and justification of budget • Other sources of funding • Availability • Relationship to current proposal

  24. Additional Considerations Within the framework of the selection criteria, the committees consider factors such as: • The potential/merit/plans of new applicants • Applicant’s role in collaborations • The context of Interdisciplinary/Engineering and Applied Science • Appendix C for Adjunct / Emeritus and Part-timeProfessors

  25. FORM 100 Personal Data Form Tips • List ALL sources of support (past four years) • Describe five most significant research contributions • List other research contributions (1999-2005) • Describe contributions to training (1999-2005) • Give other evidence of impact of work • Explain any delays in research activity

  26. FORM 101 Application Tips • Write 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 • Describe plans for training

  27. FORM 101 Application Tips • Prepare realistic budget • And look at the Reallocations opportunities • Discuss any relationship to other research support • Address previous GSC comments, directly or indirectly

  28. FORM 101 RTI- Category 1 • 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

  29. Final Advice • Use the 2005 Web version of forms/guide • Read all instructions carefully • Follow presentation standards • Ensure completeness of application • Remember that two audiences read your application • Ask colleagues for comments on your application • Read other proposals

  30. Research Grants Contacts

  31. NSERC Budget 2005-06(millions of dollars) Total: $863

  32. Discovery Programs Budget 2005-06(millions of dollars) Total: $388 1 MFA total includes Canadian Light Source funding from NRC ($3M) and Budget 2004 ($1M).

  33. 2005 COMPETITION RESULTSDiscovery GrantsResearch Tools and Instruments

  34. 2005 Discovery Grants Results: All Disciplines

  35. 2005 Discovery Grants Results: Life Sciences

  36. 2005 Discovery Grants Results: Physical Sciences

  37. 2005 Discovery Grants Results: Math, Stats & CIS

  38. 2005 Discovery Grants Results: Engineering

  39. Reallocations Spending 2005 Life Sciences

  40. Reallocations Spending 2005Chemistry

  41. Reallocations Spending 2005 Physics

  42. Reallocations Spending 2005 Space and Astronomy & Subatomic Physics

  43. Reallocations Spending 2005 Earth and Environmental Sciences

  44. Reallocations Spending 2005 Stats, Maths & Computing

  45. Reallocations Spending 2005 Engineering

  46. 2005 Research Tools & Instruments (RTI-1)

  47. 2005 RTI-1 ResultsLife Sciences

  48. 2005 RTI-1 ResultsPhysical Sciences

  49. 2005 RTI-1 ResultsMath, Stats & CIS

  50. 2005 RTI-1 ResultsEngineering

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