Test your concept
Have an idea for a major funding competition, but don’t know where to start?
Test Your Concept sessions are hosted by SUPPORT to assist researchers early in the development of a research proposal. Test Your Concept sessions give you an opportunity to pitch your idea to experts from across campus with no risk or commitment. Feedback will be provided at the end of your pitch to help guide your next steps. This opportunity is open to any interested faculty members regardless of what stage of development you are at.
Benefits of pitching:
- Engage with members of SUPPORT to identify what could make your application stronger
- Environmental scan – get help to identify potential collaborators and existing research infrastructure in the campus community
- Gain insight into the feasibility of your project from the key servicing units at the university
- Guidance on how to proceed with your research proposal and identify potential funding opportunities
SUPPORT Committees include representatives from:
- Associate Vice-President(s) Research
- Facilities Development (FD)
- Institutional Programs Division (IPD), Research Services
Next sessions
Fall 2023 sessions
- CFI Innovation Fund 2025
- Session #1: October 20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm; register by Oct. 11
- Session #2: October 27, 2:30 - 4:30 pm; register by Oct. 11
- Session #3: November 3, 1:00 - 3:00 pm; register by Oct. 25
- Session #4: November 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm; register by Oct. 25
- Session #5: November 22, 2:30 - 4:30 pm; register by Oct. 25
- SSHRC Partnership Development Grant and Partnership Grant
- Sessions October 2, 2:00 -4:00 pm and October 4, 1:00-3:00 pm; register by Sept. 26
- NSERC CREATE
- Session November 7, 10 am-noon; register by Oct. 11