UBC researchers interested in leading a NFRF Transformation application are encouraged to contact the SPARC office (via email to christy.mctait@ubc.ca) as soon as possible so we can appropriately communicate our support plan and disseminate resources.
SPARC will provide the following support to Transformation applicants:
- SPARC hosted viewing of NFRF webinar on January 21st, 2020 (slides and audio shared post event). Register here
- Information session focusing on high reward and feasibility criteria in early February
- Test Your Concept (TYC) sessions in mid to late February
- Peer-to-peer editing sessions for the EDI module
- Full review of LOIs
- Full application review for those invited to submit a complete application
Key NFRF Transformation webpages to familiarize yourself with in order to successfully submit a Notice of Intent to Apply are listed below:
- 2020 Transformation Competition
- How to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply: 2020 Transformation Competition
- Merit Indicators for the Review of Applications: 2020 Transformation Competition
- Frequently Asked Questions: 2020 Transformation Competition
UBC submission procedures and deadlines for the NFRF Transformation competition can be found on the relevant ORS office webpage: Vancouver | Okanagan.
SPARC Contact: Christy McTait
