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Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/new_directions/overview.htm
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Sponsor/Award: |
ONTARIO MINISTRY AGRICULTURE FOOD - NEW DIRECTIONS IN AGRI-FOOD & RURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM - 2011 WINTER COMPETITION - FULL APPLICATION |
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Grant Amount: |
UP TO $200K FOR UP TO 3 YEARS |
Deadline: |
Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Jan 24, 2011
Sponsor's: Jan 31, 2011
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Subject Areas: |
Business Planning or Policy, Food Processing, Ethnic Studies, Agri-food, Organic Agricultural Research, Water Resource Management, Rural Agriculture |
Description: |
The purpose of the New Directions Research Program is to stimulate the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Ontario?s agri-food sector through investment in innovative and high quality research in partnership with industry, rural communities/organizations, other levels of government and research institutions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to obtain matching funds for this program. Both cash and in-kind contributions can be counted toward matching funds. Collaboration and potential sources of matching funds and collaboration must be outlined in the Full Proposal. |
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Application Details: |
A Call for Proposals is issued on an annual basis. The application procedure involves a two stage process which includes submission of a letter of intent followed by a full proposal. Applications must be completed using the forms that were emailed to applicants who were invited to submit a full proposal. Additional forms may be obtained by emailing ainsley.archer@ontario.ca. All applicants are required to submit: 1) A Signed, unbound paper copy of the full proposal, 2) An electronic copy on CD or memory stick and, 3) 6 stapled, double-sided paper copies.INDIRECT COSTS OF 40% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT BUDGET |
NOTE: Letters of Intent and 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, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. |
Western Contacts: |
Pocock,Katy
Russelo,Theresa M
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Sponsor Contacts: |
RESEARCH.OMAFRA@ONTARIO.CA 1 Stone Road West GUELPH, Ontario, Canada 519 826-3100
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