OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : May 06, 2022
- All industries
- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) supports PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work on industry-driven research projects related to automotive and smart mobility technology in Ontario. The program is open to applicants who have received a PhD within the last five years and meet specific criteria.
- Received PhD within the last five years
- Institution-based Fellowship:
- Applicant: principal investigator at an accredited, publicly-funded Ontario university
- Industry partner: for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario
- Company-based Fellowship:
- Applicant: for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario
- Project-based with defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for the TalentEdge Fellowship Program include:
- For-profit companies with R&D operations in Ontario
Eligible expenses
The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) supports eligible expenses related to research and development projects focused on automotive and smart mobility technologies in Ontario. Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Laboratory equipment and supplies
- Software tools and licenses
- Travel and accommodation for project-related activities
- Consultant fees related to the project
- Prototype development costs
Eligible projects & activities
There are eligible activities for this grant:
- Research and development projects related to automotive and smart mobility technology
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies
- Electric Vehicles (EV)
- Battery technologies
- Metallurgical (metal & mining) technologies
- Other related areas in the automotive and mobility sector
Evaluation & selection criteria
Evaluation and selection criteria for the TalentEdge Fellowship Program include assessing the relevance of the project to industry needs and the potential for innovation and impact. Candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, research experience, and the feasibility and clarity of the proposed project.
- Relevance of the project to industry needs
- Potential for innovation and impact
- Candidate qualifications and research experience
- Feasibility and clarity of the proposed project
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete a client intake form to inquire about the program and open an application.
- Step 2: An OCI Business Development Manager (BD) will contact you to discuss the opportunity and assist you in the application process.
- Step 3: Submit the necessary reference documentation (Program Guidelines, OCI Funding Agreement, Eligible Expenditures Guide, Full Proposal Questionnaire, Letter of Support Template, and Data and Information Sharing Protocol) as mentioned on the OVIN Resource Document Page.
Grant Summary
The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) of Ontario’s Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) supports PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work on automotive and smart mobility projects, providing industry-driven research experience.
Detailed Grant Explanation
The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) offered by Ontario’s Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is designed to assist PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows in engaging with industry-specific research and development initiatives related to automotive and smart mobility technologies. This program focuses on areas such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies, Electric Vehicles (EV), battery technologies, and metallurgical technologies, offering valuable opportunities for participants to contribute their expertise to real-world projects.
Through the TFP, companies can access top-tier talent emerging from Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions, enhancing their capabilities to innovate and develop new products and services. Fellows participating in the program gain practical industry experience and mentoring in various fields including software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
The program structure accommodates two types of fellowships – Institution-based and Company-based. Institution-based fellowships require the applicant to be a principal investigator at an accredited Ontario university, while the industry partner should be a for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario. On the other hand, Company-based fellowships involve applications from for-profit companies with R&D activities in Ontario. Projects undertaken within the program are project-based with clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes to be achieved during the fellowship duration.
Applicants who have earned a PhD within the last five years are best suited for this program. In order to apply, interested parties can initiate the process by completing a client intake form, after which they will be contacted by an OCI Business Development Manager to discuss the opportunity further and receive assistance with the application process.
Reference documentation including the Program Guidelines, OCI Funding Agreement, Eligible Expenditures Guide, Full Proposal Questionnaire, Letter of Support Template, and Data and Information Sharing Protocol (DISP) documents are available on the OVIN Resource Document Page to aid applicants in understanding and adhering to the program requirements.
In conclusion, the TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) provides a platform for emerging talent in the automotive and mobility industry to collaborate with companies, drive innovation, and gain practical experience in cutting-edge technologies, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the sector.
