ArcticNet 2024 IQP Proposal Development Grant

Eligibility

Preference will be given to:

1. Inuit-led proposals;
2. Proposals that are co-led by Inuit; and,

Key points in the proposal that distinguish whether the partnership with the community is appropriately strong include:

• The proposal is led or co-led by an Inuit researcher (i.e., an Inuit researcher is involved in every aspect of the research project);
• The proposal has been developed with Inuit and/or the community;
• The proposal has been discussed and is supported by the community (confirmed support is required);
• There is an appropriate plan in place to ensure regular communication throughout the entire project;
• The proposal clearly outlines Inuit capacity and an appropriate training plan (with associated budget); and,
• Funding flows directly to a community or regional organization[1].

While these items should be evident throughout the proposal, they must be reinforced by a letter of support or other support documents from appropriate representatives in the relevant communities and explained thoroughly in the proposal’s budget justification. Applications without this explicit support from Inuit leadership and/or community partnership cannot not be considered for funding. 

[1] There is an exception to this rule. In some circumstances, the community may request that a partnered researcher manage the project budget entirely, as they may not have the capacity to manage the funds. This will be accommodated. 

Summary

The IQP Proposal Development Grant is designed to foster knowledge exchange, capacity building, and community-driven research tailored to the priorities of Inuit and Inuit communities. This grant aims to connect community members and researchers, equipping them with the necessary skills to co-develop proposals and tackle pressing local challenges through research.

For full PDG guidelines see here

Please note that there is also an IQP Call for Research Ideas. See website for more details

Submission Instructions

1. Complete Full Application on the Arctic Net Survey Monkey Application System and download/save a preview version of the full application.
2. To initiate internal approvals, complete the Pre-Award/Application record in RMS (https://research.ucalgary.ca/conduct-research/additional-resources/resea...), attach your completed Application, and submit for approvals from your department head and/or faculty Associate Dean (Research). *Important: when submitting in RMS, please ensure that you allow time for academic approvals prior to the Research Services review deadline of 12:00pm on December 17, 2024.
3. Once these approvals are obtained, RMS will automatically forward the Application record to Research Services for institutional review and approval.
4. Research Services will review, provide feedback (by email) if necessary, and will provide the institutional approval. If digital or wet-ink signatures are required, we will provide the capping institutional signature and will advise when ready.
5. Full Applications, including any supplementary documentation, should be submitted to the agency via the portal on December 20, 2024 by 11:59PM Mountain Time via  Arctic Net Survey Monkey Application System

Overhead

Itemized overhead costs allowed up to a max of 15%

Application deadlines

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

RESOURCES 

Support for projects involving Indigenous Research: 

Support with the development of your grant application is available through the Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST). Applicants can reach out by email to IRST at IRST@ucalgary.ca in advance of the RSO internal deadline. For more information about IRST, please visit the IRST webpage. 

Support for Knowledge Mobilization, Research Impact Assessment, DORA:  

Support for knowledge mobilization/engagement/translation, community partnerships, research impact, responsible research assessment (DORA),  writing a Most Significant Contributions statement for the CV and open science, is available through the Knowledge to Impact team. Applicants can reach out by email to the KI team at knowledge.impact@ucalgary.ca. For more information, please visit the KI team webpage. 

Support for Research Data Management: 

For information on research data management plans, processes, or best practices for your research program, please contact research.data@ucalgary.ca OR research.data@ucalgary.libanswers.com. 

Support for EDI in Research: 

RSO can provide resources and support to research teams on the integration of equitable and inclusive practices in research design and research practice. Contact edi.rso@ucalgary.ca for more information. 

Support for Research Security: 

The Research Security Division is available to ensure researchers adhere to research security guidelines and policies, including the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP) and the policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC). Visit the Research Security website to learn more or contact researchsecurity@ucalgary.ca.  

Reminder: The sooner the researcher engages with RSO units, the more help we can be! 

RMS: Creating a Pre-Award Application