Supporting Knowledge Mobilization of High-Impact Randomized Controlled Trials in Canada

Eligibility

For an RCT knowledge mobilization project to be eligible, it must fulfill each of the following criterion: 

1. The nominated principal investigator must be a Canadian researcher who is a member of an ACT network.  

2. The principal investigator(s) of any trial can only submit 1 application to this competition. 

3. The proposal is for knowledge mobilization of an RCT and not an observational study. 

4. The proposal is explicitly for knowledge mobilization activities and not conduct of an RCT. 

5. The trial must be endorsed by one of the 34 ACT Networks. 

• Applicants only list one principal ACT Network. 
• Each application is restricted to a single RCT. 
• Each Network can endorse a maximum of three applications to this competition. No letter of support is required. 
• Networks should endorse proposals most relevant to their constituents, especially their patients. 

6. Investigators must confirm with their institution that the proposed budget is CIHR eligible. No letter of verification from their institution is required. 

7. Applicants will acknowledge ACT Consortium partnership and funding in all related presentations and publications. 

8. If funded, the applicant must be accountable for their progress, which will be summarized in annual ACT reports. A summary of their project will also be shared within ACT to raise awareness and foster new collaborations. 

Summary

To promote clinical trialists in Canada to undertake novel and impactful KM approaches, the ACT KM Committee is issuing a call for Knowledge Mobilization Awards, to recognize the efforts of trial teams who are planning to undertake noteworthy strategies to mobilize the findings of their ongoing or recently completed randomized controlled trial (RCT). 

These awards are intended for RCTs that have been completed within the past 6 months. Projects that are ongoing are also welcome provided that they are planned to be completed before August 31, 2025 so that KM activities can be undertaken before the reporting deadline (end of December 2025).

Overhead

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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.

Submission Process:

Please see full application instructions from ACT here.

Full application PDF, plus approvals in RMS, will be required by RSO by noon on April 14, 2025. Please be sure to select "Submitted for approvals" (Under Save & Progress) in RMS in enough time to allow for approvals from your Department Head and/or ADR prior to the internal RSO deadline. Consult your department and faculty for more information on their approval processes and timelines.

Do not submit through ACT's application portal until RSO approval has been granted!! 

Once institutional approval has been obtained, submit PDF application through ACT's online portal no later than 11:00AM Calgary time on April 21, 2025.

RESOURCES  

Reminder: The sooner the researcher engages with Research Services, the more help we can be! 

Contact the following Research Service units for support with: 

Projects Involving Indigenous Research: 

Support with incorporating wise practices in Indigenous research, community engagement, and Indigenous data management 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. 

Knowledge Mobilization, Research Impact Assessment, DORA:  
Support for knowledge mobilization/engagement/translation, community partnerships, research impact, responsible research assessment (DORA), 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 and access to resource archives, please visit the KI team webpage. 

Research Data Management: 

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

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. 

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.  

Pre-Award Submissions: 

RMS: Creating a Pre-Award Application