February 19, 2015 Guelph, Ontario
1. Advisory Committee on University-Industry Grants (ACUIG) 2. Review Process: Things to Focus On 3. Don’t do the Following 4. Questions / Additional Comments 2
Reviews/ approves CRDs and Industry Research Chairs Interdisciplinary researchers and technical experts from across Canada Four meetings per year (March, June, September, December) Extensive pre-read, including Site Visit Committee report (for CRDs above $ 200 K +/ yr) ACUIG reviewed proposals requesting $ 150 K +/ yr 3
Chaired and facilitated by NSERC Director NSERC Manager reviews each file and the findings of the Site Visit Committee, including its recommendations Excellent committee interchange including request for clarification, comments to the application, indication of support and lack of support for the CRD Vote called following discussion for each application- all review committee members to vote (apart from those with a conflict, that are not part of the discussion) 4
Broad support of various stages of academic/ industry related research Truly collaborative- a win / win partnership Industrial and economic benefits to Canada to be clearly demonstrated Industry partner must be an active participant from project design to exploration of the results Partner must contribute at least 50 % of NSERC request in cash, the balance as in-kind Natural science (life science/ biological science or physical science) or engineering 5
Evidence of detailed planning and sound budget justification Well defined assumptions, approaches, milestones and deliverables Scientific merit- technically feasible, generates new knowledge or applies existing knowledge in an innovative manner Research team competency and expertise to successfully complete the project Contributions to HQP training- student training component critical 6
Incomplete or overly ambitious projects Budget justification lacking Focus on an existing technology and "routine analysis" Operate as a CRO or provide a consulting service Training of HQPs lacking Lack of a real/ strong industrial partner that will exploit the study findings 7
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