Transformation
The Transformation stream is designed to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change (high-reward). The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise where relevant.
Competitions
2024
2024 Competition
This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five or more members and includes mandatory notice of intent to apply (NOI) and letter of intent to apply (LOI) stages.
- NOI deadline:
- LOI deadline:
- Application deadline (by invitation only):
Merit review
A multidisciplinary and multisectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.
2022
2022 Competition Competition closed
This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five or more members and includes mandatory notice of intent (NOI) to apply and letter of intent (LOI) to apply stages.
- NOI deadline:
- LOI deadline:
- Application deadline (by invitation only):
Merit review
A multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.
- International and multisectoral jury
- Full application multidisciplinary/multisectoral review panel
- Multidisciplinary review panel members—LOI stage
- Reviewer manual
- Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Guide
- Evaluation matrices
Results
Six applications were awarded funding. Grant periods began March 1, 2023.
2020
2020 Competition Competition closed
This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five members or more and includes mandatory notice of intent (NOI) to apply and letter of intent (LOI) to apply stages.
- NOI deadline:
- LOI deadline:
- Application deadline (by invitation only):
Merit review
A multidisciplinary and multisectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.
- Full Application Multidisciplinary/Multisectoral Review Panel
- International and Multisectoral Jury
- Multidisciplinary review panel members—LOI stage
- Reviewer Manual
- Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Guide
- Evaluation matrices
Results
Seven applications were awarded funding. Grant periods began October 1, 2021.
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January 12, 2022
Transformation
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