Description

This information session will provide an overview of the key program expectations for the Tri-Agency New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) - Exploration Grant 2020 [2], from the perspective of interdisciplinary adjudication panel members and successful applicants in the past competition. This is an opportunity to have your questions discussed.

Agenda

3:30 pm Welcome and Introduction

• Katie Meyer-Beck, Director Research Support Services and Session Chair

3:35 pm Key NFRF Program information

• Carolyn Dowling-Osborn, Senior Grants and Contracts Manager

3:40 pm NFRF Adjudication Panel Review Process

• Dr. Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research)

Insights from Experience on Adjudication Panels (tips for success)

• Dr. Amy Greer, Associate Professor and CRC Tier 2, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College
• Dr. Glen Pyle, Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College
• Dr. Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research) and Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science

4:10 pm Personal Strategy for Preparing a Successful Proposal from a Successful NFRF Applicant

• Dr. Dennis Mücher, Assistant Professor, Physics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

4:20 pm Q&A Session

• All participants and 
• Dr. Georgina Cox, Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science (Note: Dr. Cox teaches until 4 pm and will join the Q&A. Dr. Cox is a successful NFRF Exploration stream applicant.)

4:45 pm Closing Remarks

• Katie Meyer-Beck, Director Research Support Services and Session Chair

Relevant deadlines and resources can be found in the full Research Alert [2].

Applicants who submitted an NOI to this competition are encouraged to attend.