Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/new_directions/overview.htm
Sponsor/Award: ONT MIN AGRICULTURE FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS - NEW DIRECTIONS RESERACH PROGRAM - 2013 FALL COMPETITION - LOI

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Sep 25, 2013
Sponsor's: Oct 02, 2013

Subject Areas:
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.

Applicants to the New Directions Research Program first submit a Letter of Intent, outlining their proposed research. Review committees evaluate the Letters of Intent and OMAFRA projects that most closely align with program priorities and review criteria are invited to submit a full proposal. This invitation to submit a full proposal does not guarantee funding.

Application Details:

The New Directions Research Program is a competitive research fund open to universities, research institutes, industry, governments, organizations or partnership networks. Applicants outside Ontario may also apply if they can demonstrate how the proposed research will provide significant benefits and/or a unique competitive advantage for Ontario's agri-food industry. 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 an invited full proposal.

Researchers apply using the Research Management System (RMS), OMAFRA's on-line system for managing and administering Ministry-funded research programs. .

INDIRECT COSTS OF 25% 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
Nebel,Silke

Sponsor Contacts:

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