Sponsor
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
Program
AI and COVID-19 Catalyst Grants
Description
CIFAR is issuing a targeted call for AI and COVID-19 interdisciplinary research collaborations to spark innovative, high-risk/high-reward ideas and projects. CIFAR’s Catalyst Program provides seed funding for time-limited activities.
Sample topics may include: pathogenicity and/or transmission of COVID-19, AI tools to accelerate vaccine development, or AI applications to advance our understanding of the economic impacts of the COVID-19, among others.
Examples of eligible catalyst-supported activities include, but are not limited to:
- Pilot projects
- Interdisciplinary projects involving trainees
- Large-scale, team-based grant proposal development
Eligibility
Submission Requirements:
- Proposals must be submitted jointly by at least two Principal Investigators
- One applicant must be a current CIFAR Program Member or Canada CIFAR AI Chair
- Co-applicant(s) may include past CIFAR program members, or researchers at any institution around the world
- Must not exceed one page (approx. 500 words).
- Title and brief description of the project or activity
- Proposed start date of the activity
- Name(s) of co-supervised trainee(s) (if applicable/known)
- Estimated budget (not to exceed $15,000 CAD)
Proposal should describe the potential:
- Impact on society;
- Understanding of an aspect of COVID-19;
- Impact on career development for trainees; and
- Outputs
Proposals will be reviewed and recommended for funding by CIFAR’s program advisory committee members and international college of reviewers.
Maximum Project Value
Up to $15,000.
Indirect Costs
0%
Special Notes
Please refer to the Office of Research COVID 19 web-page for directives related to research activities at the University of Guelph.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit a PDF copy of the application, along with an OR-5 Form to research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | Proposals due to sponsor through CIFAR's website. |
How to Apply
For more information on the CIFAR AI Catalyst Grant and how to apply, please visit their website. Successful applicants will be notified on April 6, 2020.