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 - 2019 COMPETITION | FULL APPLICATION

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Jan 17, 2019
Sponsor's: Jan 24, 2019

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.

Researchers notified of LOI outcome the week of December 17, 2018 Full proposals will be due January 24, 2019 for those selected to submit.

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