NSERC CRD Information Session Recommendations from an NSERC
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NSERC CRD Information Session Recommendations from an NSERC Peer Review Committee Member Dr. Paul Dick, NSERC CRD Peer Review Committee Member February 19, 2015 Guelph, Ontario
Agenda 1. Advisory Committee on University-Industry Grants (ACUIG) 2. Review Process: Things to Focus On 3. Don’t do the Following 4. Questions / Additional Comments 2
Advisory Committee on University. Industry Grants (ACUIG) �Reviews/ approves CRDs and Industry Research Chairs �Interdisciplinary researchers and technical experts from across Canada �Four meetings per year (March, June, September, December) �Extensive pre-read, including Site Visit Committee report (for CRDs above $ 200 K +/ yr) �ACUIG reviewed proposals requesting $ 150 K +/ yr 3
Advisory Committee on University. Industry Grants (ACUIG) �Chaired and facilitated by NSERC Director �NSERC Manager reviews each file and the findings of the Site Visit Committee, including its recommendations �Excellent committee interchange includingrequest for clarification, comments to the application, indication of support and lack of support for the CRD �Vote called following discussion for each application- ll review committee members to vote (apart from those with a conflict, that are not part of the discussion) 4
Review Process “Things to Focus On" �Broad support of various stages of academic/ industry related research �Truly collaborative- a win / win partnership �Industrial and economic benefits to Canada to be clearly demonstrated �Industry partner must be an active participant from project design to exploration of the results �Partner must contribute at least 50 % of NSERC request in cash, the balance as in-kind �Natural science (life science/ biological science or physical science) or engineering 5
Review Process “Things to Focus On" �Evidence of detailed planning and sound budget justification �Well defined assumptions, approaches, milestones and deliverables �Scientific merit- technically feasible, generates new knowledge or applies existing knowledge in an innovative manner �Research team competency and expertise to successfully complete the roject �Contributions to HQP training- student training component critical 6
Don't do the Following �Incomplete or overly ambitious projects �Budget justification lacking �Focus on an existing technology and routine analysis" �Operate as a CROor provide a consulting service �Training of HQPs lacking �Lack of a real/ strong industrial partner hat will exploit the study findings 7
Questions/ Additional Comments
