Seed Fund

1. Awards will typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 with up to $30,000 for particularly compelling ideas
2. Funding is intended for projects to be undertaken and completed within 12 months
   
3. Successful projects may receive funding from NSERC (if led by an eligible faculty member and include external partnerships and training opportunities)

1. Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Excellence and creativity of the proposed research project
2. Excellence of the proponent(s)
   
3. Alignment with OFI's research priorities
4. Potential for the project to create broader commercial, research, policy, or social relevance opportunities related to the ocean and climate change
5. The project’s plan to foster and support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
6. Participation of the proponents in Lab2Market Discover and IP 101 programming

1. The fund cannot be used to supplement OFI's large research projects currently underway

1. Funds must be administered in accordance with the CFREF Administration Guide. Funds must not be used to pay an awardee researcher’s salary or other remuneration
2. For co-funded projects, sponsor funds must be administered in accordance with their guidelines
3. OFI does not accept responsibility or obligation for funds expended more than the amount provided through the Seed Fund, or for funds expended before or after the term of the Seed Fund
4. Depending on the funding source, Seed Fund Award may not be eligible foroverhead costs

• Fill out this form
• Email the completed form to morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca, along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages)
2. A budget (using this template) that itemizes general categories of expenses and a brief justification for these expenses
   

Successful applicants will be required to:

1. Showcase their work publicly. OFI will assist with this communication
2. Contribute to our reporting to CFREF at the end of the approved award period. Applicants selected for funding by Seed Fund sponsors may have additional application and reporting requirements

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Seed Fund review committee, which consists of researchers from all participating universities and reviewers from each co-funding organization. Co-funders will review all applications that align with their interests and criteria.
2. By applying, you agree that your proposed project will be reviewed by the parties involved in the Seed Fund.

Dr. Morteza Jeyhani
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Email: morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca

1. Awards will typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 with up to $30,000 for particularly compelling ideas
2. Funding is intended for projects to be undertaken and completed within 12 months
   
3. Successful projects may receive funding from NSERC (if led by an eligible faculty member and include external partnerships and training opportunities)

1. Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Excellence and creativity of the proposed research project
2. Excellence of the proponent(s)
   
3. Alignment with OFI's research priorities
4. Potential for the project to create broader commercial, research, policy, or social relevance opportunities related to the ocean and climate change
5. The project’s plan to foster and support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
6. Participation of the proponents in Lab2Market Discover and IP 101 programming

1. Funds must be administered in accordance with the NSERC guidelines
2. OFI does not accept responsibility or obligation for funds expended more than the amount provided through the Seed Fund, or for funds expended before or after the term of the Seed Fund
3. Depending on the funding source, Seed Fund Award may not be eligible for overhead costs

1. Fill out this form

1. Submit the application for UPEI approval using the Romeo Researcher Portal (instructions can be found here).  Deadline to Office of Research Services: October 9, 2024 (submit in advance of this date to enable time for your Chair and Dean to approve)

2. Email the completed form to morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca, along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages)
2. A budget (using this template) that itemizes general categories of expenses and a brief justification for these expenses
   

Successful applicants will be required to:

1. Showcase their work publicly. OFI will assist with this communication
2. Contribute to our reporting at the end of the approved award period. Applicants selected for funding by Seed Fund sponsors may have additional application and reporting requirements

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Seed Fund review committee, which consists of researchers from all participating universities and reviewers from each co-funding organization. Co-funders will review all applications that align with their interests and criteria
2. By applying, you agree that your proposed project will be reviewed by the parties involved in the Seed Fund

Dr. Morteza Jeyhani
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Email: morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca

1. Awards will typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 with up to $30,000 for particularly compelling ideas
2. Funding is intended for projects to be undertaken and completed within 12 months
   
3. Successful projects may receive funding from NSERC (if led by an eligible faculty member and include external partnerships and training opportunities)

1. Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Excellence and creativity of the proposed research project
2. Excellence of the proponent(s)
   
3. Alignment with the Transforming Climate Action research priorities
4. Potential for the project to create broader commercial, research, policy, or social relevance opportunities related to the ocean and climate change
5. The project’s plan to foster and support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
6. Participation of the proponents in Lab2Market Discover and IP 101 programming

1. Funds cannot be used to supplement the TCA large research projects

1. Funds must be administered in accordance with the CFREF Administration Guide. Funds must not be used to pay an awardee researcher’s salary or other remuneration
2. For co-funded projects, sponsor funds must be administered in accordance with their guidelines
3. TCA does not accept responsibility or obligation for funds expended more than the amount provided through the Seed Fund, or for funds expended before or after the term of the Seed Fund
4. Depending on the funding source, Seed Fund Award may not be eligible for overhead costs

1. Fill out this form
2. Email the completed form to morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca, along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages)
2. A budget (using this template) that itemizes general categories of expenses and a brief justification for these expenses
   

Successful applicants will be required to:

1. Showcase their work publicly. TCA communications staff will assist with these efforts
2. Contribute to our reporting to CFREF at the end of the approved award period. Applicants selected for funding by Seed Fund sponsors may have additional application and reporting requirements

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Seed Fund review committee, which consists of researchers from all participating universities and reviewers from each co-funding organization. Co-funders will review all applications that align with their interests and criteria
2. By applying, you agree that your proposed project will be reviewed by the parties involved in the Seed Fund

Dr. Morteza Jeyhani
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Email: morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca

1. Awards will typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 with up to $30,000 for particularly compelling ideas
2. Funding is intended for projects to be undertaken and completed within 12 months
   
3. Successful projects may receive funding from NSERC (if led by an eligible faculty member and include external partnerships and training opportunities)

1. Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Excellence and creativity of the proposed research project
2. Excellence of the proponent(s)
   
3. Alignment with the Transforming Climate Action research priorities
4. Potential for the project to create broader commercial, research, policy, or social relevance opportunities related to the ocean and climate change
5. The project’s plan to foster and support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
6. Participation of the proponents in Lab2Market Discover and IP 101 programming

1. Funds cannot be used to supplement the TCA large research projects

1. Funds must be administered in accordance with the CFREF Administration Guide. Funds must not be used to pay an awardee researcher’s salary or other remuneration
2. For co-funded projects, sponsor funds must be administered in accordance with their guidelines
3. TCA does not accept responsibility or obligation for funds expended more than the amount provided through the Seed Fund, or for funds expended before or after the term of the Seed Fund
   
4. Depending on the funding source, Seed Fund Award may not be eligible for overhead costs

• Fill out this form
• Email the completed form to morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca, along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages)
2. A budget (using this template) that itemizes general categories of expenses and a brief justification for these expenses
   

Successful applicants will be required to:

1. Showcase their work publicly. TCA communications staff will assist with these efforts
2. Contribute to our reporting to CFREF at the end of the approved award period. Applicants selected for funding by Seed Fund sponsors may have additional application and reporting requirements

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Seed Fund review committee, which consists of researchers from all participating universities and reviewers from each co-funding organization. Co-funders will review all applications that align with their interests and criteria
2. By applying, you agree that your proposed project will be reviewed by the parties involved in the Seed Fund

Dr. Morteza Jeyhani
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Email: morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca

1. Awards will typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 with up to $30,000 for particularly compelling ideas
2. Funding is intended for projects to be undertaken and completed within 12 months
   
3. Successful projects may receive funding from NSERC (if led by an eligible faculty member and include external partnerships and training opportunities)

1. Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Excellence and creativity of the proposed research project
2. Excellence of the proponent(s)
   
3. Alignment with OFI's research priorities
4. Potential for the project to create broader commercial, research, policy, or social relevance opportunities related to the ocean and climate change
5. The project’s plan to foster and support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
6. Participation of the proponents in Lab2Market Discover and IP 101 programming

1. Funds must be administered in accordance with the NSERC guidelines
2. OFI does not accept responsibility or obligation for funds expended more than the amount provided through the Seed Fund, or for funds expended before or after the term of the Seed Fund
3. Depending on the funding source, Seed Fund Award may not be eligible for overhead costs

• Fill out this form
• Email the completed form to morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca, along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages)
2. A budget (using this template) that itemizes general categories of expenses and a brief justification for these expenses
   

Successful applicants will be required to:

1. Showcase their work publicly. OFI will assist with this communication
2. Contribute to our reporting at the end of the approved award period. Applicants selected for funding by Seed Fund sponsors may have additional application and reporting requirements

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Seed Fund review committee, which consists of researchers from all participating universities and reviewers from each co-funding organization. Co-funders will review all applications that align with their interests and criteria.
2. By applying, you agree that your proposed project will be reviewed by the parties involved in the Seed Fund.

Dr. Morteza Jeyhani
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Email: morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca

1. Awards will typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 with up to $30,000 for particularly compelling ideas
2. Funding is intended for projects to be undertaken and completed within 12 months
   
3. Successful projects may receive funding from NSERC (if led by an eligible faculty member and include external partnerships and training opportunities)

1. Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Excellence and creativity of the proposed research project
2. Excellence of the proponent(s)
   
3. Alignment with OFI's research priorities
4. Potential for the project to create broader commercial, research, policy, or social relevance opportunities related to the ocean and climate change
5. The project’s plan to foster and support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
6. Participation of the proponents in Lab2Market Discover and IP 101 programming

1. Funds must be administered in accordance with the NSERC guidelines
2. OFI does not accept responsibility or obligation for funds expended more than the amount provided through the Seed Fund, or for funds expended before or after the term of the Seed Fund
3. Depending on the funding source, Seed Fund Award may not be eligible for overhead costs

• Fill out this form
• Email the completed form to morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca, along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages)
2. A budget (using this template) that itemizes general categories of expenses and a brief justification for these expenses
   

Successful applicants will be required to:

1. Showcase their work publicly. OFI will assist with this communication
2. Contribute to our reporting at the end of the approved award period. Applicants selected for funding by Seed Fund sponsors may have additional application and reporting requirements

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Seed Fund review committee, which consists of researchers from all participating universities and reviewers from each co-funding organization. Co-funders will review all applications that align with their interests and criteria
2. By applying, you agree that your proposed project will be reviewed by the parties involved in the Seed Fund.

Dr. Morteza Jeyhani
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Email: morteza.jeyhani@dal.ca