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Collaborative Research Consortium Program (CRCP) – An EaRTH Initiative

Centennial College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University and the University of Toronto Scarborough are pleased to announce the launch of the Collaborative Research Consortium Program (CRCP), an exciting new research opportunity.

The overall aim of the Program is to provide initial seed funding for the development of high-quality collaborative research projects in areas of mutual strength and shared interest that advance the Environmental and Related Technologies Hub (EaRTH) Initiative. This seed funding is available for faculty/staff at the participating institutions to undertake short-term visits to initiate, deepen and extend collaborative research links with the goal of enabling principal investigators to make joint proposals to external funding sources for the next phase of their research. The theme for the 2021 year is Integrated Sustainable Energy Technologies.


2021 Call for Joint Research Proposals

The University of Toronto Scarborough, Ontario Tech University, Centennial College and Trent University are contributing matching funds to support collaborative research initiatives through a joint call for proposals. The overall aim of the fund is to provide initial seed support for the development of high-quality collaborative research projects in areas of mutual strength and shared interest that advance the EaRTH Initiative.

The theme for the 2021 year is Integrated Sustainable Energy Technologies.

This seed funding is available for faculty/staff at the participating institutions to undertake short-term visits to initiate, deepen and extend collaborative research links with the goal of enabling principal investigators to make joint proposals to external funding sources for the next phase of their research. 

Please complete the Letter of Intent Form. 

For more information check the program guidelines. 

Eligibility

A proposal must involve a team of participants that includes at least one representative from each of the four collaborating institutions. The funding envelope comprises CAD$50,000 per project, with up to three (3) projects selected for a funding period of one (1) year.

Timeline

Call for proposals opens February 1, 2021
Deadline for submission of LOI March 15, 2021
Deadline for submission of proposal  May 15, 2021
Communication of results to applicants Early July 2021
Project start date From August 2021

Contact Information

Interested faculty should contact Christopher Rooney, (A)Director, Office of Research and Innovation (1-855-698-7368: Ext. 7209)

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