Strategic Network Grant
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Deadline: June 2, 2014 (Preliminary Applications)
Strategic Network Grants (SNG) fund large-scale, multidisciplinary research projects in targeted research areas that require a network approach and that involve collaboration between academic researchers and Canadian-based organizations (e.g., Canadian-based companies or government departments/agencies that can apply the research results).
NSERC Target Areas
- Environmental Science and Technologies
- Information and Communications Technologies
- Manufacturing
- Natural Resources and Energy
SNGs are expected to:
- Generate new knowledge/technology with the strong potential to strengthen Canada’s industrial base, generate wealth, create employment and/or influence Canadian public policy in areas of strategic importance;
- Increase the number of highly qualified personnel in the areas targeted by these grants;
- foster the increased participation of Canadian-based companies and/or government organizations in academic research; and
- result in the transfer of knowledge/technology and expertise to Canadian-based companies that are well-positioned to apply the results for economic gain, or to government organizations to strengthen public policyDuration and Funding: Grants are for five years and typically range between $500,000 and $1 million per year for a maximum request of $5 million. Matching cash contributions are not required for new networks. Applications for existing networks require $1 from the partners for every $3 from NSERC.
For more information, visit the NSERC program web page at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/SNG-SRS_eng.asp or contact Anna Ziolecki
>h2>Water Research Foundation – Request for Proposals
The WRF recently announced a Request for Proposals for targeted projects within its Emerging Opportunities Program and Focus Opportunities Program. For complete details, visit the Foundation’s website at: http://www.waterrf.org/funding/rfps/Pages/current.aspx
Focus Opportunities Program
Integrating High Efficiency Standards, Building Codes, and Technology into Demand Forecasting
Terminology for Improved Communication Regarding CECs
Identifying and Evaluating Opportunities for Reducing Variability of Utility Revenues
Guidance and Strategies for Determining When It Is Cost Effective to Use Condition Assessment Technologies on High Consequence Water Mains
Water Use in the Multi-Family Housing Sector
Optimizing Biofiltration for Various Source Water Quality Conditions
Customer Assistance Programs for Multi-family Residential and other Hard to Reach Customers
Uncertainty in Long Term Water Demand Forecasting
Simultaneous Removal of Multiple Chemical Contaminants Using Biofiltration
GAC Control of Regulated and Emerging DBPs of Health Concern
Scoping Study to Review Contributions of Chromium to Drinking Water from Corrosion in the Distribution SystemEmerging Opportunities Program
In addition to the above funding programs, the following is an ongoing opportunity
MITACS
MITACS Accelerate Internships – Standard
Mitacs-Accelerate is Canada’s premiere research internship program. It connects companies with over 50 research-based universities through graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, who apply their specialized expertise to business research challenges. Interns transfer their skills from theory to real-world application, while the companies gain a competitive advantage by accessing high-quality research expertise.MITACS Accelerate Clusters
Mitacs-Accelerate clusters are an alternative for larger research projects involving multiple Graduate students and/or Post-doctoral Fellows. Applicants may apply once for an Accelerate Cluster involving a minimum of three interns, at least six 4-month internship segments, and a minimum of one industrial partner.For more information, please contact Anna Ziolecki or visit the MITACS website.