Western Research

Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.ohtn.on.ca/Documents/Funding/Board_directed_funds.pdf
Sponsor/Award: ONTARIO HIV TREATMENT NETWORK - BOARD DIRECTED FUNDS - 2009 OPEN COMPETITION

Grant Amount: VARIED
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: N/A
Sponsor's: N/A

Subject Areas: Community-based Research, Determinants Of Health, Quality Of Life, Social Behavior, HIV Prevention, Epidemiology, Prevention, HIV/AIDS, HIV
Description:

OHTN Board of Directors sets aside funds that it may use to support initiatives related to urgent or emerging HIV-related issues in Ontario. Requests for support may originate from any of the OHTN's stakeholder groups.

To support initiatives related to urgent or emerging HIV-related issues in Ontario. Requests for support may originate from any of the OHTN's stakeholder groups. Before initiating a request for Board Directed Funds, applicants are urged to read the guidelines for submission and consult with the Scientific and Executive Director of the OHTN, to ensure that the request fits within the scope of this funding mechanism, is not already being addressed, and that funds are still available within the fiscal year.

Application Details:

Submissions must come through an OHTN Board member. The designated Board member must support the request, agree to present the request to the Board at a scheduled Board meeting and be prepared to answer questions regarding the request.

At its discretion, the Board will determine the amount(s) and conditions of funding on a case-by-case basis. Proposals must be received either 2 or 6 weeks prior to Board meeting dependent on the need for a research protocol review. Submissions must come to the Board through a Board member (see OHTN website for list). The designated Board member must support the request, agree to present the request to the Board at a scheduled Board meeting and be pre pared to answer questions regarding the request. Please submit five (5) copies of the completed application and send all documentation electronically via e-mail to jmajor@ohtn.on.ca or via fax to 416-640-4245 c/o Jennifer Major.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT LEVIED ON THIS PROGRAM

NOTE: All research-related grant applications, letters of intent, contracts and agreements requiring an institutional or organizational signature must submit related documents to the Office of Research Services for review and approval. Requests for institutional signature should be received a minimum of five to ten business days before the posted Sponsor deadline. Please see Western Research's website regarding the institutional signatory process for more details. Specific opportunities may have their own timelines and requirements for submissions. A ROLA Proposal submitted by the PI and bearing department and faculty approvals is required.
Western Contacts:

Sponsor Contacts:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 416-642-6486
1300 Yonge Street
Suite 308
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
416 642-6468