Program Overview

Programme de Développement de Réseaux

The Programme de Développement de Réseaux (Network Development Program) is an initiative of the Bureau de la Recherche internationale et de l'apprentissage expérientiel (RIEX) that supports researchers at the University of Ottawa in developing and strengthening research networks in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and with member states of the ASEAN.

Description

The program is open to researchers from all disciplines at the University of Ottawa. It will support projects that include partners from South Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN member states, with the ultimate goal of establishing research networks. Selected candidates must propose creative and innovative projects that demonstrate realistic objectives, such as student training, joint publications, patent filing, knowledge transfer, or the involvement of industry or non-profit organization partners. The search for external funding to maintain the network in the long term must also be described in the proposal.

Calendar and Fund Management

Calendar

• Launch of the program: September 15, 2025
• Deadline for submission: January 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST
• Announcement of results: mid-March 2026
• Project start date: May 1, 2026
• Project end date: April 30, 2028

Fund Management

• Selected candidates will be responsible for managing their funds.
• No additional funds will be provided if the project's current costs exceed the estimated budget.
• Funds are neither renewable nor transferable. If the project is not realized or if the funds are not used in their entirety, they must be returned to the VRRI (see Regulation 21 for rules on expenses at the University of Ottawa).
• Selected candidates will be required to submit a brief narrative report at the end of the first year and present the final results to the VRRI at the end of the second year.

Eligibility and Budget

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a full-time regular faculty member, for example, a member of the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO), an affiliated scientist with an institute, and a clinician scientist appointed as an assistant, associate, or full professor.

Budget

The program offers up to $15,000 in total, available for a period of 2 years. An additional minimum cash contribution of $5,000 is required (e.g., from faculties, partners, or other sources). The program offers great flexibility in the use of funds, but they cannot be used to pay salaries, fees, or for the purchase of equipment such as software or hardware. If the project requires international travel, consider and note all additional costs such as obtaining a visa in the budget.

Application

Application files must be completed by the University of Ottawa researcher via an online form.

Please prepare your submission in advance and fill out the form in one sitting.

The complete file must include:

• Project description indicating complementarity with international partners, including their research profiles.
• List of planned activities and schedule.
• List of expected results and impacts.
• Budget details.
• Brief CVs (5 pages maximum) of the candidate and international partners.
• The RE form: It is the responsibility of the candidate to complete the RE form via eAwards and obtain the required signatures. This step can take several days.

Application files will be evaluated based on the quality and feasibility of the proposed network and the expected impact in the short and long term. DR projects must be aligned with the university's strategic research axes and one or more themes.

Compliance

All University of Ottawa researchers are subject to the university's academic regulations and must comply with the university's policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines (which may be modified from time to time) in the same way as faculties, staff, and students of the University of Ottawa. Without limiting the general interpretation of the previous sentence, international researchers must adhere to:

• Responsible conduct of research and its related procedures.
• Ethical standards, regulations for research involving humans, animals, and animal care, as applicable.
• Training requirements (e.g., laboratory safety training, hazardous materials).
• All applicable laws, rules, and government policies governing the conduct of research activities in Canada and abroad.

Research security refers to actions that protect the integrity of research, both nationally and internationally, with a focus on protecting against threats to national and economic security. In line with the Canadian federal government's position on research security, the University of Ottawa seeks to maintain an open and collaborative approach while protecting our research and innovation. International partners must have a low-risk profile regarding their professional affiliations, funding from, or support in kind from an institute listed on the list of named research organizations. This list includes universities, research institutions, and laboratories linked to military, national defense, or state security entities that the federal government has determined may pose a risk to Canada's national security.