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Networks of Centres of Excellence

Networks of Centres of Excellence. 2015 Competition May 29, 2013. “The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Program invests in Canadian research and entrepreneurial talent to translate and apply knowledge to produce economic and social benefits for Canadians.” .

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Networks of Centres of Excellence

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  1. Networks of Centres of Excellence 2015 Competition May 29, 2013

  2. “The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Program invests in Canadian research and entrepreneurial talent to translate and apply knowledge to produce economic and social benefits for Canadians.”

  3. NCE: a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act, and their Network members and associated researchers. • Incorporate as a not-for-profit organization • Established Board of Directors responsible for the approval of their annual financial reports and audits.

  4. March 2013: Competition Announcement • August 1, 2013 LOI Submission Deadline • September 2013 Selection Committee Review • September 2013 Steering Committee Review • October 2013 Invitation for Full Applications • June 11, 2014 Full Application Deadline • August 2014 Expert Panel Reviews • September 2014 Selection Committee Review • September 2014 Steering Committee Review • March 2015 Release of Funds

  5. New Networks are eligible to receive funding for up to two 5-year terms • Progress for each new network will be assessed annually and may result in continued funding, conditional funding, or the phasing out of a network before the end of the award. • A third (and final) term could be available where the Network has developed and built on its partnerships to progressively transform itself into a network driven by the needs of the partners. • Assessed on its viability and whether it has the potential to successfully mobilize the Network’s knowledge and technologies to the user community.

  6. Review Criteria • Excellence of the Research Program • Management of the Network • Development of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) • Networking and partnerships • Knowledge and technology exchange and exploitation

  7. Be solution driven • Demonstrate World-Class capacity • Advance Knowledge and/or Technology in the Network’s areas of focus for the benefit of Canadian Society • Outline the impacts the Networks will provide within the timeframe of the proposed funding cycle through its multifaceted program, partnerships and knowledge mobilization activities. • Build on existing relationships with partners and the receptor community • Outline a plan for lasting value and long term impacts beyond the conclusion of the NCE funding

  8. Governance Model • Board and Committee Structure to ensure that appropriate policy and financial decisions are made and implemented. • Presence of effective leadership and expertise in the research and business management functions. • A defined strategic and operational plan highlighting the proposed networks objectives and milestones • A defined governance process • Demonstrated and effective policies and controls to administer funding • Effective research planning and budgeting mechanisms; and effective internal and external communications strategies.

  9. Funded NeTworks of Centres of Excellence • Allergy, Genes and Environment Network – AllerGenMcMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ($74,358,000 for 2004-19) • ArcticNetUniversité Laval, Québec, Quebec ($113,208,000 for 2003-18) • AUTO21 Network of Centres of ExcellenceUniversity of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario ($81,113,000 for 2001-15) • BioFuelNetMcGill University ($24,950,000 for 2012-17) • Canadian Arthritis Network – CANMount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario ($55,209,000 for 1999-2014)

  10. Funded NeTworks of Centres of Excellence • Canadian Stroke Network – CSNUniversity of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ($77,700,000 for 2000-15) • Canadian Water Network – CWNUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario ($61,000,000 for 2001-15) • Carbon Management Canada – CMC-NCEUniversity of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta ($20,799,314 for 2009-13) • Graphics, Animation and New Media Canada – GRANDUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia ($23,250,000 for 2009-14) • Marine Environmental, Observation, Prediction and Response Network – MEOPARDalhousie University ($24,997,535 for 2012-17)

  11. Funded NeTworks of Centres of Excellence • Mprime Network Inc.University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia ($64,530,000 for 1999-2014) • NeuroDevNetUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia ($19,572,000 for 2009-14) • Stem Cell Network – SCNUniversity of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ($82,819,000 for 2001-15) • Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network – TVNQueen’s University ($23,888,157 for 2012-17)

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