The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has announced the upcoming launch of its annual Contributions Program, and is actively encouraging the submission of funding proposals for cutting-edge research projects on privacy promotion and protection. Applications and instructions for this year’s program are not yet available, but if you are interested in this opportunity, you should begin preparations.
Deadline: Not yet available (was mid-February last competition)
Amount: Not yet available (was $50,000 last competition)
Description: The OPC is interested in receiving research proposals focusing on four priority areas: 1) national security, 2) identity integrity and protection, 3) information technology, and 4) genetic privacy. The Office will accept research proposals on issues that fall outside these areas. Also, for the first time this year, the Office invites proposals for public education and outreach projects.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to hold a research account at UWO.
More information on the 2008-09 Program will be made available on the OPC web site in the coming weeks. Information about the program is also available from François Cadieux, Senior Research Officer at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, by email at fcadieux@privcom.gc.ca or by telephone (613) 947-3090.
Applications must be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and must be accompanied by a completed RDAF form .
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