NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program
NSERC CREATE Letter of Intent
Memorial has receive a quota of four (4) applications to the upcoming Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program. NSERC’s application deadline date for receipt of a Letter of Intent, and required forms and letters is May 1st, 2012. To facilitate the LOI process, there will be a two phase process for interested applicants from Memorial University:
Phase I – Registration - Deadline: Noon, Friday, March 16th
Documents to be submitted to the Office of Research Services include:
- List of names of the Principal Investigator and all internal co-applicants to facilitate the internal review process, including the establishment of a proposal review committee;
- Title of the Project;
- A 100 word description of the Project
Phase II – Submission of Complete LOI - Deadline: Noon, Friday, April 13th
Documents to be submitted to the Office of Research Services include:
- Includes Department Head and Dean approvals;
- Form 187 – Letter of Intent to Apply for a CREATE Grant;
- Form 100 – Personal Data Form for the applicant;
- Excludes Vice-President (Research) letter, which will follow internal review of submission
NSERC’s application deadline date for receipt of a Letter of Intent, and required forms and letters is May 1st, 2012. Completed applications will be submitted to NSERC following internal review and institutional endorsement from the Office of the Vice-President (Research).
Information on the program objectives and application information for the Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program (including Frequently Asked Questions and a Summary of Major Changes to the CREATE program for the 2013 Competition) is available on NSERC’s website (Updated documentation coming in March from NSERC).
The CREATE program is highly selective, with pre‐screening based on the Letter of Intent stage, where LOIs will be assessed equally in relation to the merit of the proposed training program and excellence of the team of researchers.
A complete Letter of Intent includes:
- A Letter of Intent for a CREATE Grant (Form 187) (see instructions on how to complete the Form 187);
- a Personal Data Form (Form 100) for the applicant; and
- a letter from the applicant’s university Vice‐President, Research (for each of the 4 applications selected by the institution for LOI submission)
Sept. 22/12 is the date for full applications for those who are invited to apply.
Please address any queries to Grants Co-ordinator, Office of Research Services, Jessica McLachlan 864-3805, or jspenney@mun.ca.
| CREATE Program Updates |
New Opportunities:
Effective for the 2013 competition, the CREATE Program will offer two new opportunities within its current budget envelope: Industrial Stream and International Collaboration
PDF Eligibility:
Effective immediately, please note that NSERC has removed the eligibility requirement for CREATE PDF trainees to be two or less years post completion of their Ph.D. degree to qualify for CREATE support. Please see the NSERC CREATE Award Holder's Guide that has been revised accordingly (page 16 - Postdoctoral level).
