Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
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Sponsor/Award: GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - CONTRACT - SETTLEMENT OUTCOMES SURVEY: 2012 WINTER COMPETITION

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Jan 11, 2012
Sponsor's: Jan 18, 2012

Subject Areas: Immigration, Settlement
Description:

The GOA will work closely with the contractor in the initial stages to define project requirements, assist in the development and approval of survey questions and methodology. GOA will also provide guidance and advice when required, to support the project.

To procure services from a qualified contractor to conduct a survey on the settlement experiences and outcomes of immigrants to Alberta with focus on those who have lived in the province from 3 up to 60 months. The Government of Alberta (GOA) views successful migrant settlement as integral to the migrants' ability to contribute socially and economically in Alberta. In the FY 2010-2011, the GOA helped over 25,000 immigrants settle into Alberta communities. The GOA continues to work with the federal counterparts to develop and deliver settlement services that are aimed at reducing or removing barriers which prevent newcomers from fully participating in Alberta's economic prosperity.

Application Details: The RFP should have been accessed through Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC), an electronic tendering process. This is where official documents related to the competition are posted, including modifications and updates. For more information visit www.purchasingconnection.caProposals MUST be received at the address listed in the RFP under Contact by 4:00 pm MST on January 18, 2012. Proposals must be in hard copy (sent by mail or courier).
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: Russelo,Theresa M
Pocock,Katy

Sponsor Contacts:

780-643-1106
PO Box 1333
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada