Faculty Applied Research Funding Opportunity 2024 – 2025 Intake
The Faculty Applied Research Funding Opportunity is available to support and engage all Algonquin College faculty members, full-time and part-time, on strategic applied research at the RDI.
The opportunity is intended to create partnerships between faculty, students, and partners, enabling them to work collaboratively on applied research projects that generate new knowledge, address real-world challenges, and promote innovation in various fields at Algonquin College.
Faculty can apply for funding from $20K – $50K.
2024-2025 Call for Proposals Key Dates:
Application is open for AC faculty to apply for the RDI funding on March 18, 2024.
Intake of the RDI finding closes on June 14, 2024.
Ten projects are selected after the technical review is completed.
The top five projects are selected for funding by the Deans from different schools.
Emails are sent to all participants in the beginning of August.
Applicant Eligibility
- All Algonquin College faculty members, full-time or part-time, can apply for the RDI Project Funds as a Principal Investigator.
- For an application to be considered by the RDI Selection Committee, it must be approved by the Faculty’s Chair and Budget Officer for any course-release hours.
- Faculty can apply for funding from $20K – $50K for up to two (2) semesters to hire students for the applied research project that matches with the Research Themes – See Application Form at the end of this page.
- All project applications require a partner organization.
Application Process
- Submit Project Application Form:Download, complete and submit the form at the end of this page. Make sure your proposal outlines the project’s goals, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. You will also be requested to submit a high-level budget along with the application form. The project must involve an industry or community partner. Cash contributions and/or in-kind contributions from the partner are strongly encouraged but not strictly required.
- Technical Review: The first assessment will be conducted by the Domain Experts based on the assessment criteria. Quality of Proposal (25%), Learners Engagement (25%), Partner Engagement (20%), Methods/Research Approach (20%), EDI (10%).
- Deans’ Assessment: Projects will be evaluated based on potential for innovation, impact, and collaboration. The evaluation will also consider the project’s potential for promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as its alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.
- Results Announcement: The Research Development Institute (RDI) will notify the applicants of the funding decision. If the project is approved for funding, the applicant will receive a funding agreement, and the RDI will provide guidance and support in project management, research ethics, and other administrative matters.
Project Expenses Eligibility
Salaries
- Hiring of student researchers
- Salaries for part-time and partial-load faculty
- Standard Work Form Release for full-time faculty (Maximum of $ 9000/course/semester)
Equipment/Consumables
The project can spend up to 20% of the total project budget on Equipment/Consumables. These might include:
- Literature, reports, journal articles, software,
- Materials, supplies,
- Equipment directly related to the execution of the project,
- Printing of project posters for display at the yearly RE/ACTION showcase
NOTE: The total equipment cost should not exceed 20% of the project budget.
Travel
If required to conduct the research project e.g., field work, etc.
Travel must follow Algonquin Travel and Travel Expenses Policies and Guidelines.
Reporting requirements for Select Projects
- Participating in RE/ACTION showcase or other similar activity
- Attend midterm check-in meeting
- Submit a final report to the Research Development Institute. The report should describe progress considering the project’s objectives.
- Project metrics will be collected to meet NSERC reporting requirements
Start Application
Download the RDI Application Form 2024 – 2025.