Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.ontariogenomics.ca/spark
Sponsor/Award: ONTARIO GENOMICS INSTITUTE - SPARK PROGRAM - 2014 NATURAL RESOURCES COMPETITION

Grant Amount: UP TO $30K FOR ONE YEAR
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Oct 13, 2014
Sponsor's: Oct 20, 2014

Subject Areas: Environments, Forestry, Energy, Mining, Fish, Water, Wildlife
Description: With the SPARK program, the Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) seeks to provide catalytic funding for high-impact, high-risk and/or early-stage technology development in genomics sciences. OGI will provide individual awards of up to $30,000 to be used for short duration (6-12 months) research projects performed in Ontario (at academic, industry or other institutions). Awarded projects will be focused on discrete, unique and transformative technology development relevant to genomics, with outcomes enabling follow-on investment for further research or development.

Application Details: All applications must be submitted electronically to Funding@OntarioGenomics.ca no later than 5 pm on Monday, October 20, 2014.INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT LEVIED ON THIS PROGRAM
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: Moxey,Laura
Halbersma,Joseph David

Sponsor Contacts:

KFIEBIG@ONTARIOGENOMICS.CA
MaRS Centre, West Tower
661 University Ave, Suite 490
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
416 977-9582