Strategic Network Grants (SNG)
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) has renamed the Research Network Grants to Strategic Network Grants (SNG).
The objective of the SNG is to increase research and training in targeted areas that could strongly enhance Canada's economy, society and/or environment within the next ten years. The renamed program will focus on the same high-level strategic target areas as the Strategic Project Grants program.
- Advanced Communications and Management of Information
- Biomedical Technologies
- Competitive Manufacturing and Value-Added Products and Processes
- Healthy Environment and Ecosystems
- Quality Foods and Novel Bioproducts
- Safety and Security
- Sustainable Energy Systems (Production, Distribution and Utilization)
SNG's normally require in excess of $500,000 annually from NSERC. The network must have the strong commitment and active involvement of Canadian-based partners from relevant sectors (industrial, government), as appropriate for the research area. These organizations must be involved in all stages of the network, from development of the proposal to exploitation of the research results for the benefit of Canada. The network must involve a minimum of five academic researchers who are eligible to receive NSERC funding, from at least three separate departments, faculties or institutions. Networks are normally funded for five years.
The deadline for NSERC to receive new preliminary applications for this competition will be March 30, 2007. The internal deadline for receipt of preliminary applications is Monday, March 19th, all original signatures (with the exception of the University's Representative) should be in place at this time.
Research Services is also willing to provide support in developing your proposal, please contact Sherry West: wests@ucalgary.ca if you are interested in this opportunity through our SMART program as soon as possible.
It is expected that this program will:
- generate new knowledge/technology with the strong potential to strengthen Canada's industrial base, generate wealth, create employment, and/or influence Canadian public policy;
- increase the number of highly qualified personnel in the areas targeted by this program;
- foster the increased participation of Canadian-based companies and/or government organizations in academic research;
- result in the transfer of knowledge/technology and expertise to Canadian-based companies that are well positioned to apply the results for economic gain or to government organizations to strengthen public policy.
Please click on the link below for further details:
http://www.nserc.ca/professors_e.asp?nav=profnav&lbi=b2
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Any specific questions relating to the target areas can be directed to Ms. Doris Braslins by phone: (613) 996-7229, or via e-mail:
