Round One Call for Proposals for Collaborative Projects
Ontario Applications Deadline: May 12, 2011*

An International Collaboration

The Ontario Government and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), People's Republic of China, have signed an agreement on Research and Innovation Cooperation - creating an alliance to support science and technology research and commercialization ventures.

In 2011, Ontario and China will each invest $1 million to provide $2 million in overall funding for innovative bilateral projects. The Ontario-China Research and Innovation Fund (OCRIF) is now open for applications.

Grants Available
Academics and businesses, from Ontario and China, may propose shared research projects in two areas:

• Water and water-related technologies; and
• Neuroscience

Awards**

Successful Ontario applicants could receive from $250,000 to $500,000 per project.

Applicants are also eligible for financial support from MOST to fund the China portion of the project.

How to Apply

First day for submitting applications in Ontario: March 22, 2011

Final deadline for applications in Ontario: May 12, 2011 (4 p.m.)

The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) and MOST will conduct parallel application processes. Ontario-based organizations apply directly to MRI. Each project's lead Chinese partner must apply directly to MOST, through the International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China (ISTCP), by April 15, 2011.

Learn More
To get all the funding details and an application package, visit:
Ontario applicants: www.ontario.ca/innovation
China applicants: www.istcp.org.cn

Contact
Sandy He-Easton
Ministry of Research and Innovation
Tel: 416-212-4545
Sandy.He-Easton@ontario.ca

* Ontario applications must be must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on this date.

** Comprehensive eligibility criteria and forms are available online at MRI and MOST/ISTCP.

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