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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/calldocs/ndcallloi.htm
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Sponsor/Award: |
ONT MIN AGRICULTURE FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS - NEW DIRECTIONS IN AGRI-FOOD & RURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM - 2012 FALL COMPETITION - LETTER OF INTENT |
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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: Nov 07, 2012
Sponsor's: Nov 14, 2012
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Subject Areas: |
Food Processing, Ethnic Studies, Agri-food, Organic Agricultural Research, Water Resource Management, Food and Health Policies, 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. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is issuing a call for letters of intent (LOI) for the New Directions Research Program. The Program is an open, competitive research fund which enhances Ontario's agri-food sector through innovative research. |
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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. Letters of Intent for OMAFRA-funded research require specific details, including a budget. We recommend that you take a few minutes to become familiar with the application form and submission requirements in the Research Management System (RMS) soon after a Call is announced to allow yourself adequate time to apply.INDIRECT COSTS OF 40% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT BUDGET |
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: |
Martin,Antoinette
Gordon,Melissa Joanne
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Sponsor Contacts: |
RESEARCH.OMAFRA@ONTARIO.CA 1 Stone Road West GUELPH, Ontario, Canada 519 826-3100
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