Description

NSERC’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program awards grants of up to $1.65M over 6 years for the development of innovative training programs designed to enhance collaboration and facilitate the transition of trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce.

In preparation for the next CREATE competition, NSERC will hold an information session via webinar to provide an overview of the CREATE program and application process. The dates of the session are as follows:

French session:  January 29th 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) 

English session:   February 1st 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) (Link to recorded session)

Registration is not necessary – anyone can connect using the link provided below.

For Linux users, you should install the add-in by following this link:

http://www.adobe.com/support/connect/downloads-updates.html.

Meeting Name:  CREATE – Webinar for prospective applicants

To join the meeting now, click here: http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/prospective_applicants/  

Choose the “Enter as a Guest” option, enter your name and/or university, and press “Enter Room”.

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If you are unable to connect through Adobe Connect or don’t have audio on your computer, you may listen in on the webinar by teleconference, using the information below. Please make sure not to have audio from your computer and phone running at the same time, as this will cause feedback.

• Local (Ottawa) Dial-in:   613-960-7513
• Toll free Dial-in: 1-877-413-4788
• Enter the Conference ID: 5248493

The webinar will be recorded. Following the presentation, a link to that recording will be emailed so that those who are unable to attend may watch the recorded webinar later at their convenience.

Please send any questions regarding the CREATE program and/or the application process in advance to CREATE@NSERC-CRSNG.gc.ca so that they may be addressed in the presentation.

Please see the Office of Research funding opportunity notice for further information about NSERC CREATE grants.