Sponsor
Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC)
Program
Proof of Concept Research and Clinical Trials
For More Information
Please visit the Beef Cattle Research Council website
Description
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) invites proposals focused on projects related to proof of concept research and clinical trials that support the sustainability and competitiveness of the Canadian beef industry. The deadline to submit proposals is September 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM MT. With increased investment in research through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, the BCRC has committed to providing research funding in two key areas that have previously had limited funding:
- Proof of Concept - proposals to help inform whether a concept is worth pursuing as a larger, more defined funding request.
- Clinical Trials - proposals to validate practices or technologies that have been discovered through research projects and/or to facilitate the adaptation of technologies utilized in other sectors, commodities, or countries.
Eligibility
Any individual or organization (academic institution, private industry, government, or not-for-profit/non-government organization) with the ability and/or a track record of success in carrying out research projects in areas relevant to the Canadian beef industry is eligible to apply.
Funding Availability
The BCRC has committed funding to short-term projects in these two areas, with a maximum of $50,000 per project regardless of duration. Project duration should not exceed six months to one year unless a clear rationale can be provided demonstrating the need for a longer time frame.
Indirect Costs
Projects conducted at universities or at other non-AAFC facilities are eligible for overhead costs which will be calculated by BCRC to a maximum of 15% of total project costs.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit the completed proposal and signed OR-5 form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Submit proposal via the online form ‘BCRC Proposal Form' |
How to Apply
Complete the online form ‘BCRC Proposal Form – Proof of Concept’. Upload the form ‘Approvals and Signatures – Proof of Concept’.pdf prior to submission (Electronic signatures ARE acceptable). Signatures can be submitted separately using the PDF signature file.