2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program & Information Session

2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program: Timelines and Support

Dear Researchers,

The 2011 NSERC Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program has been announced for the upcoming year. The Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) program supports focused collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and the health sciences. Successful projects will be novel and lead to health benefits for Canadians, more effective health services, or economic development in health-related areas. The proposed project may range from fundamental knowledge creation to research on knowledge application relevant to industry or public policy. Support will be offered for up to three years for newly defined projects (e.g. applicants may not apply for support to an existing research program), with clear milestones and decision points.

The CHRP program is jointly funded by NSERC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). NSERC will be managing the application process. Additional projects related to the strategic priorities of CIHR Institutes may also be supported through this program.

Applying:

The application process for the CHRP involves two steps. The first step requires a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the applicant, to provide NSERC with a brief outline of your proposal (due May 2, 2011). The second step, by invitation only, involves the completion of a full application (due October 1, 2011).

Highlights for the 2011 Collaborative Health Research Projects Competition: NOI Phase:
 Applicants are asked to use NSERC’s On-line System to complete applications to the CHRP Program. Previous applicants note that the (EAMS) system is no longer in use.
 The CHRP program will be using NSERC’s on-line Form 182 for the submission of all Notifications of Intent (NOI).
 Co-applicants will not be required to provide electronic consent to their participation on the NOI application. However, co-applicants and collaborators need to be informed of the precise uses and disclosures of their personal information.
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 Please visit the NSERC webpage for additional information about the CHRP program .

Critical Dates:

April 20, 2011: Internal Deadline for completed Notice of Intent. Please submit the following to Mike Folinas, m.folinas@utoronto.ca.
 Completed electronic application package, which include Forms 100 and 182 (Form 100 – Personal Data Form, Form 182 - Notification of Intent to Apply for a Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Grant)
 An RIS Application Form, signed by your Chair and/or Dean (as your unit's policies determine) is required before your application can be approved by Research Services.
May 2, 2011: NSERC’s Deadline

 Firm and Final Deadline: Your Notice of Intent MUST be submitted online no later than: 10 am on Monday, May 2, 2011 (sooner if possible) (by clicking on “Submit”)
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**Note: Clicking “Submit” forwards your Notice of Intent electronically to Research Services for approval and final submission to NSERC.

Support:

Information Session:
 An information session will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in Room TZ 6 Imperial Oil Lecture, Tanz Building, 6 Queen’s Park Cres. W.

This session will cover the Program requirements, eligibility for NSERC and CIHR, changes for 2011, the application procedures, the evaluation criteria, the features of a good proposal, and more. If you are planning to apply to the CHRP Program this year, do not miss this opportunity!
 Please RSVP by March 28th to Jenny Korolik, jenny.korolik@utoronto.ca

Questions during the Competition Period:
 Your primary contacts at Research Services for the Collaborative Health Research Projects Program is: Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca)
 Additional Information on the Collaborative Health Research Program can be found on our website or the NSERC website
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about this message, our internal deadlines, or the program itself.

Best regards,
Mike Folinas


Mike Folinas
Research Funding Manager
Natural Science and Engineering
Agency & Foundation Funding
Office of the Vice President, Research
University of Toronto
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