Ontario Research Fund's Research Excellence (ORF-RE) program

The ORF-RE program is a four-year, $217 million fund to promote excellence in Ontario by supporting leading-edge research, developing research talent and encouraging partnerships between research institutions and business.

The ORF-RE program will fund direct costs (including salaries and benefits, facilities and equipment, management and administration) as well as indirect costs (the overhead costs of doing research).  It will contribute a maximum of 1/3 of the total project costs, with 1/3 of the remainder coming from the private sector on 1/3 from the institution.  While research proposals in all disciplines are eligible, priority will be given to those in targeted economic sectors.  Proposals must include a plan for youth/mentorship activities.

Applications will be judged on the:

· Quality of research
· Development of research talent
· Support for commercialization and knowledge transfer
· Alignment with key priority sectors
· Project management 

The closing round is September 30, 2005.

For more information, contact Hesham El Naggar.