Sponsor
Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance
Description
The objectives of the Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Funding Program are to explore the science of KTT, drive knowledge into action, and evaluate and utilize KTT methods and best practices.
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance invites project proposals in the following funding streams:
- KTT Research Funding supports projects that advance the science of knowledge translation and transfer in Ontario’s agri-food and rural sectors.
- KTT Mobilization Funding supports the delivery of activities, products or services that drive knowledge into action and get research into practice for the benefit of Ontario and Ontarians.
All projects, regardless of stream, must relate to an established OMAFA research priority and support Ontario’s agri-food and/or rural sectors. Projects do not need to address a specific research question within the identified priority.
Projects will be adjudicated through a one-step review process. Full proposals are due by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
For further information about this call and OMAFA research priorities, please visit KTT page on the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance website.
Eligibility
University of Guelph faculty members are eligible to be the Lead Applicant and/or a Co-Applicant on KTT Funding projects. Adjunct faculty members may also apply if they are eligible to hold research funding at the University of Guelph and are not employed by, or have a financial interest in, any of the collaborating organizations or co-funders. Consult the program guide on the KTT page on the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance website for more details.
Applicants must be fully compliant with all reporting requirements prior to a new proposal being reviewed under any Alliance Research Program.
Maximum Project Value
Two streams of funding are available through the KTT Funding Program. Maximum project amounts are as follows:
- KTT Research Funding: Maximum project value is $150,000 ($50,000 per year for up to three years)
- KTT Mobilization Funding: Maximum project value is $50,000 ($25,000 per year for up to two years)
Special Notes
To learn more about the KTT Funding Program and online submission process, join us for a virtual town hall information session on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
If you would like to consult with a knowledge mobilization specialist regarding your application, please contact Rebecca Dunn, Knowledge Mobilization Manager at rebdunn@uoguelph.ca.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
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How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online using the OMAFA Research Management System (RMS). A new RMS platform was launched in October 2019.
If you have an RMS account but have not accessed the RMS since October 2019, enter your uoguelph.ca email address on the RMS login page, select “Forgot Password” and follow the prompts.
If you have never used the RMS system, select “Register” on the login page to create a new account. Consult the program guide for more information or contact rescoord@uoguelph.ca for login assistance if needed.