Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Call-for-Proposals
Sponsor/Award: ONTARIO PORK - RESEARCH GRANT - 2018 COMPETITION | LETTER OF INTENT

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Oct 18, 2018
Sponsor's: Oct 25, 2018

Subject Areas:
Description:

Ontario Pork is pleased to announce a call for proposals for swine research projects that focus on the Ontario swine industry.

Highest priority and consideration will be given to research proposals and projects that address issues and questions that are specific to the Ontario pork industry or that will specifically provide benefits or improve the competitiveness of Ontario producers. Consideration for other projects will be given, if they address priorities outlined in the Ontario Pork Research Strategies document found on the OP research page under call for proposals. Other project funding partners and collaborations are strongly recommended for all submissions.

Application Details:

A call for proposals is sent out to Canadian agricultural researchers annually by Ontario Pork. Proposals are reviewed and selected by the Research Committee which is composed of producers and swine industry consultants. The Research Committee makes recommendations to the Ontario Pork board of directors on expenditures from the research budget. The recommendations support priorities and outcomes that are responsive and receptive to the needs of pig producers in Ontario.

Letters of intent should be completed electronically through the Livestock Research and Innovation Corporation?s website. The outline for completing the LOI can be found at the application site and on the Ontario Pork website. http://www.livestockresearch.ca/research/ http://www.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Call-for-Proposals

40% INDIRECT COSTS ARE ALLOWED BY INDUSTRY SPONSOR

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: Kilianski,Louise

Sponsor Contacts:

KATHY.ZURBRIGG@ONTARIOPORK.ON.CA
655 SOUTHGATE DRIVE
GUELPH, Ontario, Canada
(519) 767-4600