Demonstration of CIHR’s ResearchNet

ResearchNet is a tool available on the Internet which allows the CIHR research community to electronically submit grant registrations and applications, to obtain funding-related information, and to actively share, collaborate on, and complete administrative tasks.

Applications to all CIHR Operating Grants Competitions are now required to submit through  ResearchNet.

Join Research Services at this ResearchNet demonstration to help you walk through the process, and get your first, or an additional, glimpse at this new requirement to the CIHR granting process prior to the required Registration Deadline of August 15, 2007.

CIHR ResearchNet Demo
Wednesday August 8, 2007
Health Sciences Addition, Rm H101
1:00pm-2:30pm

Due to limited space an RSVP is required.  Should this workshop fill up, an additional session will be arranged for Friday August 10 and respondents will be contacted directly with details.

RSVP to Theresa Russelo at trusselo@uwo.ca or x84502.

Ontario Mental Health Foundation

The Ontario Mental Health Foundation (OMHF) aims to promote the mental health of people living in Ontario, to prevent mental illness and to improve diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. 

Deadlines:  
Faculty of Education Dean’s Office: 1 week prior to agency deadline (2-3 weeks if you wish feedback on your application – submit to Karen Kueneman)
UWO Internal: no less than 3 days prior to agency deadline.
OMHF: September 21, 2007 

Value: Up to $75,000 for up to 2 years for Type A Research Project Grants

Description: The Foundation will support research which deals with any of the biological, psychological or social factors which either foster mental health or lead to mental disorder. The Foundation aims to improve knowledge about the prevention of mental disorder, and the rational and efficient diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the mentally ill. The Foundation will accept applications for projects dealing with any period of the life span, any of the factors thought to promote mental health or to cause mental disorder, and from any of the relevant scientific specialties. The Foundation has a particular interest in studies which address mental health problems of importance in Ontario.

Note: Fellowships and Studentships are also available from the Foundation with a deadline of Nov. 2/07.

Past Grants…

Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant and Dean Signatures).

Applications and information… (Note that the 2007 application is not yet available on the web site as of July 24, 2007.)

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General – Community HAte-crimes Response Grants Program

The Ontario government has created the Community HAte-crime Response Grants Program (CHARG) for projects to address hate crimes.

Deadlines:  
UWO Internal: no less than 3 days prior to agency deadline.
Ministry of Attorney General: August 24, 2007, 4:00 p.m. (project to be completed by March 2008)

Value: $70,000 – $80,000 (varies according to initiative)

Description: The government will fund four kinds of community-based initiatives to address hate crimes:

• Projects to enhance community resources and/or address gaps in services to victims of hate crimes
• A hate crime forum to strengthen networks and share information among victims’ groups, educators and members of the criminal justice system
• A website for victims containing provincewide information about hate crimes and victim services
• Templates for community-based victim impact statements, for use in court.

NOTE: Review program guidelines for details on terms and conditions, eligibility and application information.

Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant and Dean Signatures).

Guidelines and Forms…..

SSHRC – Community-University Research Alliances (CURA)

Purpose: To support research projects jointly developed and undertaken by postsecondary institution-based researchers and organizations from the community

Deadlines:  
Faculty of Education Dean’s Office: 1 week prior to agency deadline (2-3 weeks if you wish feedback on your application – submit to Karen Kueneman)
UWO Internal: no less than 3 days prior to agency deadline.
SSHRC Letter of Intent: November 21, 2007 (for a decision in March 2008)

Value: 
Letter of Intent: Up to $20,000 annually
Formal Application (By invitation only) - Up to $200,000 for up to 5 years

Description:
Specific objectives are to:

• promote sharing of knowledge, resources and expertise between postsecondary institutions and organizations in the community;
• enrich research, teaching methods and curricula in postsecondary institutions;
• reinforce community decision-making and problem-solving capacity; and
• enhance students’ education and employability by means of diverse opportunities to build their knowledge, expertise and work skills through hands-on research and related experience.

A CURA:

• is based on an equal partnership between organizations from the community and one or more postsecondary institution; and
• provides co-ordination and core support for planning and carrying out diversified research activities that reflect the CURA program objectives, are centred on themes/areas of mutual importance to the partners, and are closely related to their existing strengths.

Each CURA’s activities will include:

• a research component (short-term and long-term projects, action research, etc.);
• an education and training component (in the context of research projects, apprenticeships, activities credited as part of coursework, etc.); and
• a knowledge-mobilization component (workshops, seminars, colloquia, policy manuals and other publications, public lectures, etc.) that meets the needs of both academic and community partners.

NOTE: SSHRC will accept more than one application from any postsecondary institution or community organization. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to promote consultation and coordination within their organizations, as only one CURA may be funded per postsecondary institution or community organization per competition.
While a given postsecondary institution or a community organization may submit any number of applications, only its highest ranked proposal in the Formal Application competition will receive funding—provided that the adjudication committee recommends that application for funding.

**Please consult with Alison Ariss, Research Western, aariss@uwo.ca

More information…

Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant and Dean Signatures).

SSHRC – Research Development Initiatives

The application form for SSHRC’s Research Development Initiatives  is now not yet available. but if you are interested in this opportunity, you should begin preparations.  

Deadlines:  
Faculty of Education Dean’s Office: 1 week prior to agency deadline (2-3 weeks if you wish feedback on your application – submit to Karen Kueneman)
UWO Internal: no less than 3 days prior to agency deadline.
SSHRC: October 8, 2007 (for a decision in February 2008)

Value: Up to $40,000 for up to 2 years

Description: The objective of the program is to support innovative research in its initial stages that will lead to the development of mature research projects. Proposals should not be full-fledged, stand-alone projects that aim at advanced research results. RDI grants are not intended to support ongoing programs of research. Applicants must clearly distinguish their RDI project from previous or ongoing research. The proposal should address and develop a distinct, delimited research issue, present clearly defined plans for the research, and propose a budget that is fully justified by those plans.

The program supports research activities which can lead to the development of innovative programs of research. These activities may include intellectual exchanges, critical analyses, research collaboration and new ways of producing, structuring and mobilizing knowledge. In addition, the program encourages developmental activities that promote interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary research.

Past Grants…

Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant and Dean Signatures).

IDRC and SSHRC to support joint work by Canadian and developing country researchers

In a recent press release, SSHRC and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) announced a new competition, the International Community-University Research Alliances (CURA) Program.

Deadline: 
Faculty of Education Dean’s Office: 1 week prior to agency deadline (2-3 weeks if you wish feedback on your application – submit to Karen Kueneman)
UWO Internal: no less than 3 days prior to agency deadline.
SSHRC: Letter of Intent – November 21, 2007

Value:
Letter of Intent Grant – Up to $30,000 in seed funding to develop a research alliance
Formal Application (By invitation only) – Up to $400,000 annually for up to 5 years

Description: The purpose of the program is to support the creation of alliances between community organizations and postsecondary institutions which, through a process of ongoing collaboration and mutual learning, will foster comparative research, training and the creating of new knowledge in areas of shared importance for the social, cultural or economic development of communities in Canada and in low and middle income countries.

The program will encourage strategic research in four areas:

• Environment and natural resource management.
• Information and communication technologies for development.
• The impact of science, technology and innovation policies on development.
• Social and economic policy related to poverty reduction, growth, health and human rights.

The application form for the fund is not yet available.

More information…

Alison Ariss
Consultant, Research Development, Research Western
aariss@uwo.ca

Luc Lebrun
Program Officer
Strategic Programs and Joint Initiatives
SSHRC
Tel.: 613-947-9652
Fax: 613-947-0223
E-mail: luc.lebrun@sshrc.ca

For questions relating to research themes and IDRC guidelines:
David O’Brien
Senior Program Officer
IDRC
Tel: 613-236-6163 ext. 2502
Fax. : 613- 567-7749
E-mail: dobrien@idrc.ca

SSHRC – Applications for International Opportunities Fund and Image, Text, Sound & Technology

Application forms are now available for SSHRC’s International Opportunities Fund and Image, Text, Sound & Technology- Workshops and Research Grants.

Knowledge Exchange Projects for Adult Learning Activities

The Canadian Council on Learning’s Call for Knowledge Exchange Projects is aimed at groups, organizations, and institutes across Canada involved in adult learning activities.

Deadlines:  
Faculty of Education Dean’s Office: 1 week prior to agency deadline (2-3 weeks if you wish feedback on your application – submit to Karen Kueneman)
CCL: September 30, 2007 (project to be completed by December  31, 2007)

Value:
Up to $5,000 

Description: Knowledge Exchange is the multi-directional exchange of information between individuals and groups for mutual benefit. Knowledge exchange initiatives involve face-to-face and technology-assisted opportunities for dialague, such as roundtable events, conferences, workshops and interactive websites.

Key Features of Knowledge Exchange Projects
To be considered for a Knowledge Exchange grant, the projects are required to have ALL of the following features:

• The project must involve the exchange of knowledge between relevant individuals and organizations actively engaged in the research and/or practice of adult learning. 

• The project must involve activities relevant to one of the targeted areas, which are literacy, seniors’ learning, arts and culture, or prior learning assessment and recognition. 

•  The project must have merit and must be workable.  

• The project must identify clear outcomes and deliverables.

• The project must contain an evaluation component to assess effectiveness.  

In addition, the projects must demonstrate at least SOME of the following features:

• The project involves the dissemination of research findings to relevant individuals and organizations actively engaged in the practice of adult learning. 
• Innovative dissemination strategies and partnerships are particularly encouraged. 
• The project facilitates the development of networks and partnerships among relevant individuals and organizations actively engaged in the research and/or practice of adult learning
• The project provides collaboration opportunities between researchers and practitioners.
• The project demonstrates a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.  
• The project lays the groundwork for continued collaboration between groups involved in adult learning, particularly between groups with no established history of collaboration.
• The project is designed to have a significant impact on the practice of adult learning.

More information and applications…