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The sitc-rce initiative
Supports international knowledge transfer networks
Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports knowledge mobilization and international knowledge transfer networks. Selected networks can receive up to $400,000 per year for four years to support collaboration, communication, and networking activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- International Activities
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International collaboration on knowledge transfer.
- Knowledge mobilization networks and partnerships.
- Networking among researchers, users of knowledge, and partner organizations.
- Training related to knowledge transfer and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Documents Needed
- Funding application
- Network agreement
- Host institution agreement
- Personal information consent form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research networks
- Universities and postsecondary institutions with a research mandate
- Non-profit research organizations
- Knowledge-user organizations partnering with a network
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not eligible under the federal granting agencies' policies
- Networks without federal not-for-profit incorporation
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits, office supplies, communication tools, travel, hosting, legal and audit fees.
- Networking, communications, and knowledge mobilization costs, including events, publications, and promotional materials.
- Prototypes, market studies, and intellectual property protection costs.
- Travel and accommodation for researchers.
- Salary support for the network director or co-directors.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research activities itself.
- Gift expenses.
- Representation costs for meetings attended only by network staff.
- Board member remuneration.
- Ordinary training courses and discretionary or lump-sum severance payments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Expected outcomes and added value.
- Collaboration model or knowledge mobilization plan.
- Stakeholder participation or strategic plan.
- Proposed team.
- Management and governance.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Read the program guide and funding agreement.
- Confirm the project matches the program focus.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Work with eligible researchers and an eligible host institution.
- Prepare the required agreements and consent form.
- Step 3: Submit through the program process
- Submit the proposal through the Networks of Centres of Excellence competition process when an call is open.
- Step 4: Post-submission review
- The proposal is reviewed by the selection and steering committees.
- If approved, sign the funding agreement before funds are released.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Networks of Centres of Excellence selection process.
- The Standing Selection Committee reviews proposals and makes funding recommendations.
- The Steering Committee makes the final funding decision.
- Successful networks must sign a funding agreement before receiving funds.
- Annual reports are reviewed after funding begins, and continued funding depends on satisfactory progress.
Additional information
- The initiative supports knowledge mobilization and international collaboration.
- It is part of the Networks of Centres of Excellence program.
- Funding is administered through a host institution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The sitc-rce initiative Program
What is the The sitc-rce initiative?
This program supports knowledge mobilization and international knowledge transfer networks. Selected networks can receive up to $400,000 per year for four years to support collaboration, communication, and networking activities.
How much funding can be received?
The sitc-rce initiative Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The sitc-rce initiative program?
To be eligible for the The sitc-rce initiative program, you must:
Led by eligible researchers.
Requires an eligible host institution.
Federally incorporated not-for-profit network.
What expenses are eligible under The sitc-rce initiative?
International collaboration on knowledge transfer.
Knowledge mobilization networks and partnerships.
Networking among researchers, users of knowledge, and partner organizations.
Training related to knowledge transfer and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Who can I contact for more information about the The sitc-rce initiative?
You can contact Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) by email at info@nce-rce.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-6010.
Where is the The sitc-rce initiative available?
The The sitc-rce initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the The sitc-rce initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The sitc-rce initiative is a Partnering and Collaboration