Have a question with the potential to change the world?
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) has launched its first-ever open call for new research programs. The first stage of the competition closes on June 7, 2013.
As part of a renewed vision for the Institute, CIFAR has invited the global research community to submit proposals to address complex questions of importance to Canada and the world through the creation and support of global research networks.
The Global Call for Ideas competition is a two-stage process: first, a three-page Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted by June 7; and second, a group of finalists will be supported through a workshop process to develop full proposals, due January 2014. Each stage will be reviewed by senior international research leaders. The competition results will be announced in June 2014. CIFAR intends to initiate two or more new research networks, each with renewable five-year terms. CIFAR will approach possible funding partners in the public and private sectors to augment the number of proposals that can be implemented.
For full details on CIFAR’s Global Call for Ideas and how to submit a letter of intent, go to www.cifar.ca/globalcall.