Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/new_directions/calldocs/ndcallloi.htm
Sponsor/Award: ONT MIN AGRICULTURE FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS - NEW DIRECTIONS IN AGRI-FOOD & RURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM - 2012 FALL COMPETITION - LETTER OF INTENT

Grant Amount: UP TO $200K FOR UP TO 3 YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Nov 07, 2012
Sponsor's: Nov 14, 2012

Subject Areas: Food Processing, Ethnic Studies, Agri-food, Organic Agricultural Research, Water Resource Management, Food and Health Policies, Rural Agriculture
Description:

The purpose of the New Directions Research Program is to stimulate the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Ontario's agri-food sector through investment in innovative and high quality research in partnership with industry, rural communities/organizations, other levels of government and research institutions.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is issuing a call for letters of intent (LOI) for the New Directions Research Program. The Program is an open, competitive research fund which enhances Ontario's agri-food sector through innovative research.

Application Details:

A Call for Proposals is issued on an annual basis. The application procedure involves a two stage process which includes submission of a letter of intent followed by a full proposal.

Letters of Intent for OMAFRA-funded research require specific details, including a budget. We recommend that you take a few minutes to become familiar with the application form and submission requirements in the Research Management System (RMS) soon after a Call is announced to allow yourself adequate time to apply.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 40% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT BUDGET

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Martin,Antoinette
Gordon,Melissa Joanne

Sponsor Contacts:

RESEARCH.OMAFRA@ONTARIO.CA
1 Stone Road West
GUELPH, Ontario, Canada
519 826-3100