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We invest in:. discovery. innovation. EXCELLENCE. Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world. Productive use of new knowledge in all sectors of the economy and society. people.

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  1. We invest in: discovery innovation EXCELLENCE Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world Productive use of new knowledge in all sectors of the economy and society people Highly skilled,well educatedand capable oflifelong learning Our goal is Canadianexcellence in: CREATING KNOWLEDGE Research Grants for basic researchin the universities We do this throughpeerreviewedcompetitionsin three programs Prosperity and high quality of life for Canadians NSERC vision and mission USING NEW KNOWLEDGE Partnerships of universities with industry and other sectors for project research WORKING IN ALL AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and some university faculty

  2. NSERC Information SessionUniversity of ReginaSeptember 4, 2008

  3. Agenda NSERC Updates Program Updates 2008 Competition Results Preparing a Grant Application Important news from your Research Grants Office (RGO)

  4. Federal Budget 2008 • Vanier Scholarships program $25 million per year to support 500 top Canadian and international doctoral students per year; • Canada Global Excellence Research Chairs $21 million for 20 new Chairs, with each Chair receiving up to $10 million over seven years; • Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLS) $5 million per year, for the next two years, to strengthen its operations; • Indirect Costs of Research additional $15 million per year. • Foreign Study Stipends program $1.5 million per year to provide up to $6,000, for one period of study abroad, to 250 CGS and Vanier Scholarships recipients

  5. Federal Budget 2008 (cont’d) • $34M to NSERC, targeted to collaborative research in automotive, manufacturing, forestry and fishing industries • $34M to CIHR, targeted to health needs of northern communities, health problems associated with environmental conditions, and food and drug safety • $11M to SSHRC, targeted to a better understanding of how the environment affects the lives of Canadians and social and economic development needs of northern communities

  6. NSERC Budget 200809(millions of dollars) Total: $999

  7. Discovery Programs Budget 200809 (millions of dollars) Total: $413 1. Includes Canadian Light Source funding from NRC ($3M) and Budget 2004 ($6M). Excludes $37M increase from the 2007 Federal Budget. .

  8. Regional Offices Ensure a visible presence in the regions and bring NSERC closer to students, researchers and industry Raise awareness of NSERC’s activities and promote participation in the programs Create links between academic and private sectors Promote science and math education The new Ontario regional office location to be determined in 200809

  9. International Review of Discovery Grant Program – Motivation Value for Money and Accountability Review (2006) raised concern about high (7075%) success rates and consistency with international standards of quality Are the best researchers supported at an internationally competitive level? International Review Committee Chaired by Dr. Peter Nicholson, President, Council of Canadian Academies Final report released early May 2008 http://www.nserc.gc.ca/about/PDF/international_review_e.pdf

  10. International Review of DGP – Recommendations 1. An applicant’s previous Discovery Grant should not be the starting point for a new grant. 2. Double the number of Discovery Accelerator Supplements (DAS) to 200 per year, but fund them with new money only. 3. Revise the Grant Selection Committee structure. 4. Increase support for training highlyqualified personnel. 5. Increase funding for DGP to ensure that the value of its grants keeps pace with the growing opportunities.

  11. GSC Structure Review – Motivation Current disciplinebased GSC structure may have difficulties handling new areas of research and interdisciplinary areas of research To handle increasing workload, GSCs are subdividing and becoming more specialized, exacerbating the problem Survey results 31% of the 4,500 respondents believe there are established, or emerging areas that are not handled well by the current system Create a dynamic and flexible structure that responds to a changing research environment, whether: purely disciplinary or cross over several fields existing areas or newly emerging fields

  12. GSC Structure Review – Recommendations The recommendations fall into four categories: • Committee structure • Merit assessment • Funding • Periodic review of the system

  13. GSC StructureConference Model

  14. GSC Structure Review Merit Assessment Rating of applications: Applications will be placed into sections (subpanels) to assess the quality of proposals according to each of the following criteria using a numeric grade: • scientific or engineering excellence of the researcher(s) • merit of the proposal • contribution to the training of highly qualified personnel and: • the appropriateness of the budget justification • the relative cost of the proposed program of research (low, medium or high) for the topic area The ratings on these will then be used to classify applications into quality categories or bins, qualified by a “Cost of Research” factor.

  15. GSC Structure Review Funding Recommendations Allocation • Based on population dynamics (number of researchers) and relative costs of research Budget • Based on discipline / field grid of amounts assigned to each merit bin • For low, normal or high costs of research for the area

  16. GSC Structure ReviewPeriodic review of the system To respond to changing research environments Full structure review every 5 - 10 years Minor fine tuning can occur at any time

  17. Agenda NSERC updates Program updates 2008 Competition results Preparing a grant application Important news from your Research Grants Office (RGO)

  18. Discovery Accelerator Supplements For outstanding researchers, with wellestablished research programs, who show a strong potential to become international leaders in their respective area of research 100 supplements in 2008, with at least half in targeted areas (Information & communication technologies, Energy & natural resources, Environmental science & technologies) Nominations made by GSCs in February, then reviewed by multidisciplinary committees $120,000 normally over three years

  19. University Faculty Awards (UFA) The 2008 UFA competition was the final one. The program is now closed and applications will no longer be accepted. NSERC continues to develop replacement initiatives: Aboriginal Ambassadors in the NSE Program, launched in April 2008 New program or policies to address retention of women faculty (TBD)

  20. Collaborative Research and Training ExperienceCREATE - Objectives Support the training of teams of outstanding students & PDFs through collaborative & integrative training approaches. Facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce These innovative programs will encourage at least one of the following: Acquisition and development of important professional skills among students and postdoctoral fellows Student mobility nationally and internationally Interdisciplinary research within the NSE

  21. CREATE Target areas To build on Canada’s research strengths and priorities, and to enhance our success, at least 60% of the CREATE funding will be directed to the following priority areas: Environmental science and technologies Natural resources and energy Health and related life sciences and technologies Information and communication technologies

  22. CREATE Award Information Funding of up to $150,000 for first year Up to $300,000 annually in subsequent 5 years At least 80% of the grant for trainees’ stipends, 30% of which can be spent to students NOT enrolled in the NSE Research training experience can target any trainee level: undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows

  23. CREATE Deadlines & Information Notification of Intent: July 15, 2008 Form 187 Application: September 15, 2008 Form 102 Results will be announced in Spring 2009 Program description: www.nserc.gc.ca “For professors” / “Grant Programs” Program Officer: Nicole Viens create@nserc.ca 613-947-0428

  24. Unspent Balances Is your current account balance sufficient to cover anticipated expenditures? Available option to defer current or next installment extends the life of the grant allows NSERC to fund other researchers with more urgent needs

  25. Agenda NSERC updates Program updates 2008 Competition results Preparing a grant application Important news from your Research Grants Office (RGO)

  26. 2008 Competition Results – Overall Discovery Grants Research Tools & Instruments Success Rate = 37% Funding Rate = 33% Average Grant = $64,662

  27. 2008 Discovery Grants Results: All Disciplines

  28. 2008 Discovery Grants Results: Life Sciences

  29. 2008 Discovery Grants Results: Physical Sciences

  30. 2008 Discovery Grants Results: Math, Statsand CIS

  31. 2008 Discovery Grants Results: Engineering

  32. DAS 2008 Competition

  33. DAS 2008 Competition

  34. DAS 2008 Competition

  35. DAS 2008 Competition

  36. 2008 Research Tools and Instruments (RTI1)

  37. 2008 RTI1 Results:Life Sciences

  38. 2008 RTI1 Results:Physical Sciences

  39. 2008 RTI1 Results:Math, Stats and CIS

  40. 2008 RTI1 Results: Engineering

  41. Agenda NSERC updates Program updates 2008 Competition results Preparing a grant application Important news from your Research Grants Office (RGO)

  42. Discovery Grants • Promotes and maintains a diversified base of research capability in the NSE in Canadian institutions • Supports ongoing programs of research rather than projects • Inherent flexibility in the research program • Success rate: approximately 70 per cent • Average grant: $30,000

  43. Eligibility ofSubject Matter Supports research programs in the NSE Interdisciplinary research is encouraged but should be predominantly in NSE Significance, impact, advancement of knowledge or its practical application in NSE Guidelines on health research can be found on NSERC’s Web site

  44. Notification of Intent to Apply for a Discovery Grant (Form 180) For Discovery Grants (DG) Facilitates selection of external referees Deadline: August 1 Can have adverse consequences if not submitted List contributions (20022008)

  45. Life Cycle of a DG Application August 1 to midSeptember Form 180 Assignment of GSC and Referees November 1 Submission of Grant Application November 23 Chairs’ Meeting – Confirmation of GSC MidNovember Mailout to External Referees MidDecember Mailout to GSC Members February Grants Competition March – April Announcement of Results

  46. Evaluation of your application by the Grant Selection Committee

  47. Levels of Review Generally, at least five people will read your proposal: One primary reviewer One secondary reviewer At least three readers External reviewers Total number varies by GSC

  48. Discovery Grant: Evaluation Criteria Excellence of the researcher(s) Merit of the proposal Training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) Budget

  49. Excellence of Researcher Knowledge, expertise and experience Contribution to research Importance of contributions Complementarity of expertise and synergy for group applications

  50. Merit of the Proposal Originality and innovation Significance and expected contribution to research Clarity and scope of objectives Clarity and appropriateness of methodology Feasibility of program

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