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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Open Operating Grant September 2012 Competition
Cristina RaiResearch Grants Officer
15 August 2012
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In Today’s Presentation
Open Operating Grant Competition overview
Eligibility
Registration phase
Application phase: • Electronic submission process to Research Services• Electronic submission on ResearchNet• Introduction to ResearchNet (overview of tasks)• Common CV
Grant Review Process – Application Stage
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CIHR Open Operating GrantSept 2012 Competition Largest CIHR open call for proposals
Funds 400 new grants/ competition (minimum)
Funding term typically 3 – 5 years (min 1 yr)
Up to $12.5M over 5 years (or $2.5 million / year)
Two phases: Registration Application
Online application submission through ResearchNet
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EligibilityNominated Principal Applicant (NPA) – Mandatory Common CV
submission Independent Researcher
Autonomous regarding research activities Holds an academic or research appointment
Responsible for the proposed activities Administrative and financial responsibility for the grant
Principal Applicants – Mandatory Common CV submission Independent Researcher Shares responsibility with the NPA for the direction of the proposed activities
Co-applicants (one of the following) – Mandatory Common CV submission
An independent researcher or a knowledge user or a trainee (undergrad / grad student, postdoc, post-health professional degree)
Contribute to the proposed activities
Collaborators – Common CV not required Provide a specific service (e.g., access to equipment, training in a specialized
technique, statistical analysis, access to a patient population, etc.)RESEARCH SERVICES – AUGUST 2012
Deadline: August 15, by 6.00pm (Calgary time)
Does not require Paper or electronic submission to Research
Services or a Research Funding Application Approval form
Requires Registration Common CV
Registration submitted directly to CIHR
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Registration Phase
Electronic submission to RSO for CIHR OOGP ONLY
No paper application submission required
Deadlines1.Internal Full Administrative Review
September 3rd, 2012 4:00pm* Submit complete application to Research Services via ResearchNet (*Sept 3rd is a statutory holiday, the deadline date will be the next working day – Sept 4th. )
2.Internal Best Effort Administrative Review – September 13rd, 2012 Noon (2:00pm EDT)
3.CIHR Deadline September 17th, 2012
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Application phaseElectronic Submission to Research Services
2012 CIHR Funding Application Approvals Form Do NOT upload this form to
ResearchNet
To initiate the review process Research Services requires both:
1. Application submission on ResearchNet
2. Scanned Research Funding Application Approvals form Send to:
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Application: Online Submission to Research Services
NPA submits the complete application to Research Services through ResearchNet
Research Services completes the administrative review: Feedback sent to NPA and if necessary:• Application is returned for revision• NPA completes revision and submits it through
ResearchNet• Research Services submits the application to CIHR
Application does not require any changes Research Services submits the application to CIHR
ResearchNet automatically generates an e-mail for the NPA confirming that application has been submitted to CIHR.
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ApplicationElectronic Submission Process on ResearchNet
Task 1: Identify Task 1: Identify Participants• List all co-applicants• Obtain their signatures on the
Applicant Signature page• Collaborator signatures are not
required
IMPORTANT:
Ensure all co-applicants sign the
Applicant signatures page
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Application phaseIntroduction to ResearchNet
Application: Common CV (CCV)Task 2: Attach Common CV (CCV) • Be sure to choose the CCV Funding specific to CIHR and
Academic type
• Ensure that you submit a full renewed Common CV for Application phase
https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher-eng.frm
• Updates on CCV, What’s New in CCV for CIHR applicants and CCV Tips and Tricks for CIHR applicants information is provided on CIHR website on Canadian Common CV (CCV) Help at: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45641.html
• Using the pdf attachments for Main Contributions, Activities and Contributions, Patents and Intellectual Property Rights and Publications. Make sure formatting adheres to the Acceptable Application Formats and Attachments.
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Application: Introduction to ResearchNet
Task 5: Enter Budget Information and Supporting Documents
• Since September 15, 2011, the Tri-Council agencies existing regulations on min/max stipend levels paid to trainees (students and postdocs) from grants no longer apply
• Compensation for research staff and research trainees should be in accordance with the rates/practices used in your Department or Faculty
• Non-discretionary benefits can also be requested
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Application: Introduction to ResearchNet
Task 5: Enter Budget Information and Supporting Documents (ctd)
Budget module value in the “Equipment” line must be $0
CIHR defines Research Equipment as:Any item (or interrelated collection of items comprising a system) of non-expendable tangible property, having a useful life of more than 1 year and a cost of $2,000 or more, which is used wholly or in part for research.
Note: all three conditions must be met for an item to be considered equipment
To be considered materials or supplies an item must meet only one of the following conditions:• expendable tangible property; or,• useful life of 1 year or less; or• a cost of less than $2,000.
For example, a laptop computer that costs less than $2,000 would be considered "materials or supplies" and therefore can be requested under that budget heading
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Application: Introduction to ResearchNet
Task 5: Enter Budget Information and Supporting Documents (ctd)
Budget Justification: Ensure amounts given in justification are consistent with
values listed in budget detail module, and that all requests are fully justified
Cost Quotations / Cost Support Letters For service contracts costing more than $10,000 and up to
$25,000 attach at least one cost quotation;
For single service contracts costing more than $25,000, attach to the quote a letter from the Authorized Official at the Institution Paid attesting that the service contract is not currently available, plus at least two competitive quotes.
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Application: Introduction to ResearchNet
Task 9: Print, Scan and Upload Signature PagesUpload all signature pages (including Routing Slip) to ResearchNet, in the following order:
1.Routing Slip2.CIHR Applicant Signatures Page(s) – (if applicable)3.CIHR Institutional Signature Page - this page must be left blank; NO SIGNATURES (NPA and the Institution paid) are required on this page
Task 11: Consent and Submit Application through ResearchNetThis submits the application electronically through ResearchNet to Research Services for internal review and approval.
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Grant Review Process – Application Stage
Research Services: Grant Application Review Process Review Feedback as necessary Provide institutional signature on Funding Application
Approval Form Submit to CIHR via ResearchNet Record and file
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Grant Review Process – Application StageA Research Services Office review provides:
Three key elements of a full administrative review1. Items necessary for institutional approval
Eligibility (including departmental & faculty-level approval) University of Calgary commitment or risk
Goal: Allows University to sign off on application2. Completeness
Program guidelines followed All mandatory elements included Correct formatting instructions
Goal: Avoid rejection on administrative grounds3. Other
Evaluation criteria addressed Budget is well-justified and follows guidelines Application clear, well-organized and error-free
Goal: Improved quality of application
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Best Efforts =Minimum review needed for approval
Topics covered:
Open Operating Grant Competition overview
Eligibility
Registration phase
Application phase: • Electronic submission process to Research Services• Electronic submission on ResearchNet• Introduction to ResearchNet (overview of tasks)• Common CV
Grant Review Process – Application Stage
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CIHR Open Operating GrantFor more information contact:Cristina Rai, Research Grants Officer, Research ServicesEnergy Resources Research Building (ERRB) | 3512-33 Street NWPhone: (403) 220-2715 | Email: [email protected]
Visit: http://www.ucalgary.ca/research/grants/cihr2012
For information about an RFAA Form Associate Dean Research Medicine signature contact:Jessica Brown, Office AdministratorOffice of the Associate Dean Research,5E, TRW Building | 3280 Hospital Drive N.W. Phone: (403) 220-6853 | Email: [email protected]
Thank you!
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