Request For Proposals

The Ontario Research Enhancement Program (OREP) is a $4-million two-year federal research initiative that is intended to enhance the economic contribution of Ontario's agriculture and agri-food sector.

The Program will be managed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre (SCPFRC), London, Ontario, with input from the agriculture and agri-food sector, universities and the province.

Details of the Program can be downloaded (pdf format  27 KB)

Notes for Proposers:

1. Proposals should indicate:
   1. active participation of at least one research scientist from one of the Ontario AAFC Research Centres (see AAFC staff list below),
   2. which AAFC Centre mandate is being referenced in the proposal,
   3. which OASCC Sub-Committee Recommendation is being referenced in the proposal.
      
2. Proposals should clearly identify all other sources of funding, including other Federal program sources. Existing projects already being funded from other sources must clearly identify new/additional objectives and deliverables to be eligible for OREP funding.
   
3. It would be of assistance to the review process if proposals identified:
   1. which Research Component(s) (Sect. 2.1) are being addressed in the proposal;
   2. which Research Area(s) (Sect. 3.2) are being addressed in the proposal.
      
4. When preparing the proposal budget, identify separately those budget items to be carried out by AAFC personnel and those by a university, or other organization.
   
5. Qualified proposers should submit 12 copies of their proposal to the Program Manager by Friday, July 11, 1997.

 Professional Staff Directories for AAFC Ontario Research Centres

Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre - SCPFRC (London, Delhi, Vineland)
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre - ECORC (Ottawa)
Greenhouse & Processing Crops Research Centre - GPCRC (Harrow)
Food Research Group - Guelph