2010 Large Scale Applied Research Project Competition

 
Genome Canada is seeking proposals for large-scale research projects which focus on the application of genomics research such that there is a high potential for benefits for Canada (with an emphasis on economic benefits) to be realized or initiated before the end of the project.  Proposals targeting the areas of forestry and/or the environment are particularly encouraged to apply.  Proposals impacting one or more of Genome Canada’s other strategic sectors (agriculture, fisheries and human health) are also eligible to apply through a multi-sector component of the competition.

 
Request for Applications (RFA)

2010 Large Scale Applied Research Project Competition Guidelines

Registration Form

Pre-Application Form

Genome Canada Competition webpage  

List of Registrations

Funding Requirements for Genome Canada Projects - Frequently Asked Questions 

Full Application Form

Budget Form

List of Approved Pre-Applications 

(If you are having difficulties downloading any of the documents listed above, please contact Caitlin Hammond at: CHammond@OntarioGenomics.ca to receive the file(s) by email)

Funds Available

 
• There is a maximum of $60 million available from the Government of Canada through Genome Canada for this competition.

• Genome Canada requires that at least 50% of the requested funding for eligible costs be obtained through co-funding from other sources.  

• A minimum of $30 million is available for projects targeting the areas of forestry and the environment – designated the Targeted Competition.

• Up to $30 million is available for projects targeting Genome Canada’s other strategic sectors (agriculture, fisheries and human health) – designated the Multi-Sector Competition.

• Genome Canada will invest a maximum of $5 million in an individual project (i.e., with the maximum investment from Genome Canada, plus the required co-funding, a total investment of more than $10 million per project is possible).

• Successful individual projects will be awarded funding for a term of up to three years.

 
The competition will be a combined targeted and multi-sector competition.  Applicants need only submit one application to the combined competition.  If the application is determined to be not relevant to the targeted areas the application will automatically be considered for eligibility in the multi-sector competition.  All applicants must identify and address key ethical, economic, environmental, legal and/or social aspects relevant to the genomics research (GE3LS) being proposed as part of the overall research plan (for information about OGI’s GE3LS Support Program, please click here).  GE3LS proposals are also eligible to be submitted as large-scale projects.  

  
Note that in this competition Genome Canada will place much greater emphasis on the potential ability of the proposed research to lead to benefits for Canada (with an emphasis on economic benefits).

 
Competition Timeline

Should you have any questions, please contact Klaus Fiebig, Chief Scientific Officer & VP Research Programs:  +1 416-673-6583 kfiebig@OntarioGenomics.ca