NSERC-National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan (NSTC) call for proposals on semiconductors and artificial intelligence
Descriptions
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Eligibility
Eligibility
If you are a Canadian university researcher eligible to receive NSERC funds, you can apply independently or as a team with co-applicants who are also eligible academic researchers. You must include at least one academic collaborator from Taiwan who meets NSTC eligibility requirements. NSERC will internally review the eligibility of the Canadian researchers, and NSTC will review the eligibility of the Taiwan-based collaborator(s).
You are limited to one LOI and one application as either a Canadian principal applicant or co-applicant. For application limits that apply to Taiwan-based collaborator(s), please consult with NSTC.
Eligibility for partnership
Your Taiwan-based collaborator(s) must be from the academic sector and must meet NSTC eligibility requirements.
For this collaborative call for proposals, collaborator(s) and partner organizations (industry, public, not-for-profit) from outside academia are not permitted.
Recent updates:
NSERC hosted information sessions on how to submit your application for this call in mid-Feb. These are the slides from the webinar.
Summary
How to apply
This application process involves two stages: (1) a letter of intent (LOI), and (2) a full proposal, both of which must be prepared by a research team that includes at least one academic applicant in Canada and one in Taiwan. In each stage, the Canadian principal applicant will submit a single proposal on behalf of the Canadian and Taiwan-based research teams using NSERC’s online system.
Stage 1: Letter of intent (LOI)
1A: NSERC Steps
Instructions for submitting the LOI to NSERC:
- Log in to NSERC’s online system and select Create a new form 101
- Select Research partnerships programs, then Alliance grants
- For the Proposal type field, select Letter of Intent
- For the Type of call field, select International-Collaboration-NSTC-Semiconductors and AI from the drop-down menu.
1B: UCalgary RSO steps
Complete the Pre-Award/Letter of Intent record in RMS and “Submit for academic approvals” (Under Save & Progress) in good time to allow for approvals from your Department Head and/or ADR prior to the Research Services deadline. Consult your department and faculty for more information on their approval processes and timelines.
Stage 2: Full proposal (by invitation only)
2A: NSERC steps
Based on the review of the LOI, applicants may be invited to proceed with a full proposal. NSERC will provide a letter of invitation to the Canadian and Taiwan-based research teams (sent to the Canadian applicant) and only applications from those teams that have been invited to submit will be accepted. No changes in the Canadian or Taiwan-based research team composition are permitted after an invitation is issued.
Instructions for submitting the full application to NSERC:
- Log in to NSERC’s online system.
- Select the appropriate Form 101 from your portfolio. You will reuse the Form 101 International-Collaboration-NSTC-Semiconductors and AI created at the LOI stage.
- Fill out the combined proposal template (maximum 10 pages, excluding references) as described above.
- submit a completed STRAC attestation form for each researcher with a named role, such as the applicant, the co-applicants, and the collaborators, in Canada and in Taiwan.
2B: UCalgary RSO steps
When NSERC confirms that you have been invited for the full application submission, the RSO will mark your pre-award/Letter of Intent RMS record (from Step 1) as "Invited for full application". This will automatically create a Pre-award/Full Application RMS record with the the same RMS number. Upload a copy of the full application to this Pre-award/Full Application record and then send it forward for approvals well before the internal deadline.
Overhead
No overhead allowed.
Deadlines
Pre-application deadlines
RSO internal deadline
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Approvals
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.
Additional Information
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 LOI
RMS: Creating a Pre-Award Application