Western Research

Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-actions-and-decisions/research/funding-for-privacy-research-and-knowledge-translation/how-to-apply-for-contributions-program-funding/applying-for-funding-under-the-contributions-program-annual-call-for-proposal
Sponsor/Award: OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER, CANA - CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM - 2024 COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $100,000
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Feb 14, 2024
Sponsor's: Feb 21, 2024

Subject Areas:
Description:

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's (OPC) Contributions Program, which was established in 2004, provides funding for cutting-edge privacy research and public education and outreach initiatives in Canada. The Program also aims to increase awareness and understanding among individuals and organizations across Canada of their privacy rights and obligations.

This year's themes: "Addressing the privacy impacts of new technologies" and "Ensuring that children's privacy is protected"

Application Details:

Research and/or related knowledge translation proposals that address privacy issues in the private sector will be considered. Proposals that touch on issues falling within the federal public sector can be submitted, provided that the primary focus of the proposal deals with the private sector.

The deadline for receipt of applications is February 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM (your local time). Please forward your application to the following coordinates. Email is preferred: contrib@priv.gc.ca Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Care of: Contributions Program 30 Victoria Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3

INDIRECT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (OVERHEAD) @15% DIRECT COST

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: Latinovich,Cessandra
Hancock,Jennifer Anne
Mora Stock,Cindy
Patel,Pinal
Raymond,Sandrena

Sponsor Contacts:

CONTRIB@PRIV.GC.CA
112 Kent Street
Place de Ville
Tower B, 3rd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada