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Research Partnership Programs

Research Partnership Programs. Presented by Susanne Liou Program Officer, NSERC University of Saskatchewan January 12, 2005. NSERC Budget 2004-05 Total: $660.7M. Research Partnerships Budget 2004-2005. Total: $142.2M. Strategic Projects Program Collaborative Research & Development

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Research Partnership Programs

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  1. Research Partnership Programs Presented by Susanne Liou Program Officer, NSERC University of Saskatchewan January 12, 2005

  2. NSERC Budget 2004-05Total: $660.7M

  3. Research Partnerships Budget 2004-2005 Total: $142.2M

  4. Strategic Projects Program Collaborative Research & Development Idea to Innovation (I2I) Program Research Partnership Agreements Research Networks Industrial Research Chairs Research Partnership Programs

  5. Main vehicle for Canadian firms to work with university researchers Industry responsible for at least 1/2 costs & must exploit results Flexible leverage: cash and in-kind 80%-85% Success Rate Collaborative Research & Development Program (CRD)

  6. Replaces former Technology Partnership Program Designed to accelerate development & transfer of promising technology to Canadian companies Phase I: Proof-of-Concept funding Phase II: Tech enhancement funding Ideas to Innovation (I2I)

  7. Maximizes research resources Builds university-industry-government linkages Agreements with 4 government departments DND, CFS/SSHRC, AAFC, NRCan-Earth Sciences Priority research areas for each RPA Industry contributes cash & in-kind Flexible leverage Research Partnerships Agreements (RPA)

  8. Support research “clusters” on a common research theme Promote & accelerate knowledge & expertise exchanges across disciplines & sectors Create unique training opportunities Require a management structure Advantages of Network Approach Research Networks

  9. Prestigious appointment of a distinguished researcher Establishment of a significant research program in area of interest to industry Five year appointment (renewable) Half the cash provided by industry Eligible for federal tax credits Industrial Research Chairs (IRC)

  10. For early stage research with potential to lead to breakthrough discoveries Target areas: of national importance and emerging areas of potential significance Active involvement of at least one non-academic organization – cash not required Strategic Projects

  11. Biosciences Environment and Sustainable Development Information and Communications Technology Value Added Products and Processes More Info at: www.nserc.ca/programs/resguide/a7_e.htm Strategic Projects – Target Areas

  12. Public or Private Sector Canadian based Able to use the results Cash Contribution not required Participation in proposal development Ongoing Interaction Participation in training Strategic Projects: Participating Organizations Criteria

  13. Communication Vision & Common Goals/Expectations A Realistic Plan Active Management What makes a good partner?

  14. Additional category of participant “collaborators” In addition to “applicants” & “co-applicants” e-submission of Form 183A Option for PI to fill out form on behalf of supporting org. Other Documents: new module to allow C.V.’s of collaborators Strategic Projects: What’s New for 2005

  15. NRCan-GHGM Program: one more round Must address mitigation Must address non-academic partners Reporting Progress and Final reports must be submitted using a prescribed format Template will be provided Strategic Projects: New cont’d

  16. Total # of Pages in Proposal: 10 Form 101, Part II One page for references – Separate module 9 pages for Section 1 (Form 100) Do not include colour figures or colour tables # of paper copies to be submitted: 9 Strategic Projects: New cont’d

  17. Review Procedures May include a pre-selection process if # of applications received is very high. Resubmissions Must be identified Explain how committee comments and concerns have been addressed Strategic Projects: New cont’d

  18. General Overview of Strategic

  19. Follow program guidelines Address specific program requirements Involve your industrial partners from the start Present novel ideas Ask for help To Improve Your Chances of Success:

  20. Originality of the Research Quality of the Research Project Workplan Quality of the Applicants as Researchers Training Potential Interactions with Non-Academic Partners Benefits to Canada and Partners http://www.nserc.ca/forms/instructions/101/spg/e.asp The Seven Selection Criteria

  21. Go to www.nserc.ca Click on “For Professors” in the left margin. Then click on “Read Me First”, in the left margin. Under “For Applicants” click on “Forms” Scroll down to “PDF Forms & Instructions”. Select instructions for the form you need. Example: Form 101, Strategic Project Here you will find details on how to fill out the form, address the 7 criteria (“Research Proposal”) how the proposal will be evaluated – see “Evaluation”. How To…

  22. Available for most RP programs Not for Research Networks Helpdesk Telephone: (613) 995-4273 E-mail: webapp@nserc.ca Applying On Line

  23. For more info: www.nserc.ca Susanne Liou (613) 996-6331 susanne.liou@nserc.ca Thank You Very Much…

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