Overview
External
funding agencies generally provide research funding under the aegis of
the researcher's college or university rather than give the money
directly to researchers. Normally, the postsecondary institution has a
formal agreement with the funder and is obliged to ensure that
expenditures are tracked expenditures, project reports are submitted,
deliverables are met, appropriate ethics reviews are obtained, financial
statements are submitted and so on. In the event the project is not
completed to the satisfaction of the funder, the institution - as
trustee of the funds -- bears the responsibility and may be required to
return grant monies.
Because of this, Fanshawe College requires that all applications
for external research funding be vetted through the Centre for
Applied Research, Innovation & University Partnerships (ARIUP)
prior
to submission to an external funding agency. This applies to cases
where Fanshawe College employees participate in any role whatsoever - as
principal investigators,
co-investigators,
etc. -- and/or where any Fanshawe College resources (e.g., facilities,
equipment, students or employees) will be used/surveyed in the project.
The proposal, project budget, supporting documentation and any
required approvals for the application must be received by ARIUP
at least ten (10) working days prior to the funder's deadline
in order to be vetted in time to meet the deadline.
ARIUP
staff can provide valuable advice and support services to prospective
researchers. Consultation with ARIUP prior to beginning work on an
external application is strongly recommended. Contact us at
research@fanshawec.ca.
Opportunities
There
are literally hundreds of research funding programs at the federal and
provincial government levels. As well, foundations sometimes will fund a
program of research where it fits with their mandates. Links to some of
the most common funding sources appear below. Before beginning an
application, please check with ARIUP for details on eligibility and
application requirements as not all programs are open to college
researchers.
Canada Council for the Arts
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
HealthForceOntario
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)
Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Research Unit
(MOHLTC)
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
www.sshrc.ca
