Call for Proposals: LUARS Agricultural Research Capacity Development Program - Applications Due November 30, 2020

LUARS Agricultural Research Capacity Development Program - Applications Due November 30, 2020
 
The Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) is pleased to announce another call for proposals through the LUARS Agricultural Research Capacity Development Program. 
 
Areas of research priority for LUARS to be supported include, but are not limited to: agriculture, agribusiness, environmental studies, water management, soil science, food security, natural resources management, and other areas that can demonstrate the project has an agricultural focus. In addition, research projects that are based at LUARS and address the emerging regional research needs of the economy of Northwestern Ontario will receive priority.

Eligibility: The LUARS Agricultural Research Capacity Development Program is open to all full-time tenure-track and tenured faculty members.

Grants Available: Up to $30,000 total per project will be available for projects ranging from 1 – 3 years. Projects that leverage matching funds and partnerships are encouraged but not required. Funds may be used to support the following: 1) research expenses, including supplies, materials, equipment and travel; 2) stipends or salary support for the training of graduate students; and 3) organization of workshops and conferences involving community partners with the goal of expanding LUARS-relevant research.

Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2020

All applications must be submitted through the Romeo Research Portal. Additional details and requirements can be found here.