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Ontario Research Fund – Small Infrastructure Fund (ORF-SIF) is sponsored by Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (co-funded with CFI John R. Evans Leaders Opportunity Fund). This program helps attract, retain, and develop top researchers at Ontario's publicly funded research institutions through the acquisition and upgrade of leading-edge technologies and equipment.
It co-funds with the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R.
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Ontario Research Fund | Research | University of Waterloo The Ontario Research Fund – Research infrastructure (ORF-RI), Small Infrastructure Office of Research deadlines: Internal deadlines are set and communicated to CFI-JELF applicants following submission of the CFI-JELF application Applications must be submitted to the ORF~six weeks following the submission of the corresponding CFI-JELF application.
Typically, these timeframes coincide with March 30 (following the February 15 CFI-JELF intake cycle), July 30 (following the June 15 CFI-JELF intake cycle), or November 30 (following the October 15 CFI-JELF intake cycle). Specific deadlines will be communicated to CFI-JELF applicants. The ORF-RI Small Infrastructure Fund program co-funds with the CFI John R.
Evans Leaders Fund ( CFI-JELF ) program to provide individuals or small groups of researchers (up to three) with research infrastructure necessary to conduct their research program. The ORF will contribute up to a maximum of 40 per cent toward the total eligible costs. CFI also provides up to a maximum of 40%, with the remaining 20% coming from the institution or other eligible partners as match.
This match can include cash contributions and/or vendor discounts provided in excess of normal academic discounts. The ORF will not contribute more than the amount awarded by the CFI.
The project start and end dates will coincide with the dates set for the related CFI award: The project start date for each award is six months prior to the CFI application date The project end date is the date when all CFI/ORF funded infrastructure is purchased, installed, and ready to be used Program submission instructions: Please review the ORF-RI guidelines .
Do not primarily cut and paste from the CFI application as Ontario will receive a copy of the CFI application. Certain general things can be copied but the focus in the provincial application should be on the impacts and benefits for Ontario.
The application package includes: A fillable PDF application form; and The final PDF CFI-JELF application Office of Research Contacts: The Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence (ORF-RE) Office of Research deadlines: 24-Jul-2023 - First full draft of application due to Office of Research 14-Aug-2023 - Second full draft of application due to Office of Research 13-Sep-2023 - Complete application due to Office of Research Wednesday, September 27, 2023, by 1700 ET - Complete application submitted to the Ministry Final application package submission – Wednesday, September 27, 2023, by 1700 ET The Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence (ORF-RE) program promotes research excellence of strategic value to Ontario by supporting new leading-edge, transformative, and internationally significant research.
Round 11 includes two application streams: Stream 1 Basic and Applied Research Funds projects at technology readiness level (TRL) 1-2 from $500,000 to $2,000,000 (Ontario portion) up to 5 years Stream 2 Targeted – Experimental Research Funds projects at TRL of 3 or higher from $300,000 to $2,000,000 (Ontario portion) up to 4 years Requires collaboration with an Ontario-based company.
The ministry will prioritize applications from the following disciplines: Automotive (includes electric vehicles); Artificial intelligence ; Critical minerals (includes research that supports Ontario’s Ring of Fire); Genomics ; Life sciences (supports Ontario’s Life Sciences Strategy and provides an opportunity to leverage funding from the Canada Biomedical Research Fund stage 2 competition); Medical devices ; Quantum technology .
The ORF-RE program will fund eligible direct operating costs (including salaries and benefits and limited costs for facilities and equipment, management, and administration), as well as a portion of indirect (overhead) costs.
The program will contribute eligible operating costs of an approved research project to a maximum of 1/3 of the total project costs, with the remaining 2/3 coming from a combination of applicant institution(s) and from private sector. The program will contribute 1/3 of project costs, which is inclusive of both direct and indirect cost support.
Currently, there is limited information available regarding program guidelines and application form template. Additional updates will be provided as this material becomes available.
Applications will be evaluated based on: Research excellence : Scientific merit, quality of research, and expertise of research team Commercialization potential (if applicable); Strategic value to Ontario ; Plan for achieving impact ; Development of research talent: A clear plan for the training of highly qualified personnel; and Project management and governance: Management of the project, including governance structure, sustainability, budget, and milestones Industry/External partner: Applicants are encouraged to engage both contributing partners who provide cash and/or in-kind which can be included towards the 2/3 matching requirements, and end-users/next-stage recipients who are not contributing financially to the project but will benefit from the project outcomes.
This program targets academic-industry collaboration. Partners can include private sector, non-profit, and government agencies. Each partner should provide a letter of support articulating the importance of the project, their interest in the project, and details of contributions that they expect to make to the project.
For assistance engaging private sector and private sector funded not-for-profit partners, applicants are encouraged to contact Corporate Research Partnerships . For assistance engaging foundations and public sector partners, applicants are encouraged to contact Funding Agencies and Non-Profit Sponsors .
Program submission instructions: Please review the ORF-RE guidelines and contact the Office of Research for application templates and instructions. Office of Research Contacts: Steve Holland and Stephanie Filsinger
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ontario institutions eligible to apply to the CFI JELF. Funds capital costs of acquiring, developing, modernizing, and leasing research infrastructure. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Ontario Research Fund – Small Infrastructure Fund (ORF-SIF) are due November 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Ontario Research Fund – Small Infrastructure Fund (ORF-SIF) is funded by Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (co-funded with CFI John R. Evans Leaders Opportunity Fund). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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