Form 183A - Instructions |
Research Partnerships Programs |
Information Required from Organizations Participating in Research Partnerships Programs |
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How to Complete Form 183ARead and/or print the following documents before beginning Form 183A:
Whom should I contact if I need help?If you have questions regarding:
Please include in your message the e-mail address where you may be contacted as well as your telephone number. Before you beginGeneral instructions for participating organizationsAll organizations (except postsecondary institutions) participating in the Research Partnerships Program are required to provide a completed copy of Form 183A and relevant documents. The form is used for several different programs and by various types of organizations. Please complete all applicable sections. Once submitted to NSERC, the information contained in this Form will be protected. It will be subject to the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. For more information please see the Access to Information and the Privacy Act in the Program Guide. NSERC's Policy on Intellectual Property is applicable to all NSERC programs unless otherwise explicitly indicated in program literature. This policy, which outlines the expectations for all participants, should be consulted before completing Form 183A. Read and/or print the document Guidelines for Organizations Participating in Research Partnerships Programs before beginning Form 183A. ForewordThe regulations governing the awards are in effect as of September 1, 2003. NSERC may, without notice, alter the programs or the terms and conditions of the awards. Any major changes will be announced immediately on NSERC's Web site: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca. What do the signatures on the application mean (paper and electronic)?Read and/or print the section What do the signatures on the application mean? Completing Form 183A for a Research Partnerships Program
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATIONUse this section to provide the information as required. Enter the name and title of the person at the organization whom NSERC should contact, if necessary, regarding the application and subsequently, if a grant is awarded, regarding the administration of the award. ADDRESSESEnter the complete mailing address of the organization and the address of the contact person if different from the organization’s address. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIESIndicate if your organization has an R&D department, the number of R&D staff in Canada, and the annual R&D expenditures. APPLICANT INFORMATIONEnter the information as required. CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONSUse this section to indicate the contributions by the organization that supports the research project. Indicate the contributions applied to the direct costs of research, as well as the name of the person authorized to represent the organization. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIPIf an applicant or co-applicant has ownership in a sponsoring company, include a statement that demonstrates how the relationship complies with the NSERC guidelines for researcher-owned companies. LETTER OF SUPPORTThe letter of support from the organization must be attached to Form 183A and must include:
Note: If the application is to be mailed, attach the letter of support bearing the original signatures with the full application and mail it to the NSERC address indicated below. If the application is submitted electronically, the letter of support must be attached electronically. The original, bearing signatures, must be retained at the institution and made available to NSERC upon request. The letter must be on the organization's letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the organization. Note: If the letter of support is for an Industrial Research Chair Renewal (for the Chair's second or subsequent term), the letter must also address the following:
COMPANY PROFILEProvide a concise profile of the company (not more than 1/2 page), including the nature of its operations (including production, manufacturing, provision of services, or similar commercial activities) in Canada and its existing or planned capacity to use project results. Please note that reference to the company’s Web site is not acceptable in lieu of the 1/2 page company profile.
ANNUAL REPORTOnce the application is received, NSERC staff may request a copy of the company’s most recent annual report if available, or other evidence of the company’s financial position (the latter will be considered confidential). Publicly traded companies should not upload their annual reports if they are available on the Internet. BUSINESS PLANFor an Idea to Innovation (I2I) application, a full business plan must be attached (see Preparing a Project Business Plan for more details). The document should describe the company’s plan for the commercialization of the project’s results and should not exceed 10 pages. How to submit Form 183A and associated documents if the applicant opts for a paper submissionThe completed Form 183A and accompanying documents must be returned to the applicant to be submitted with the application. Mailing AddressSend your correspondence to: |