Taking into account the reports of the Expert Panels, the Committee will review and rate the applications based on the selection criteria. The Committee will transmit a priority- ranked list of networks recommended for funding along with a list of recommended awards to the NCE Steering Committee for decision. A confidential evaluation report of each Full Application will be made available to each respective applicant group. A public report from the Selection Committee will provide an overview of the competition along with a summary analysis of each application recommended for funding. Guidelines for Completing a Letter of Intent Applicants are advised to read the guidelines that follow and the NCE Program Guide before completing a Letter of Intent.
Condensed type is unacceptable.
Enter the title of the network at the top of every page and number the pages consecutively. Eligibility Researchers and organizations receiving NCE funds must meet the general eligibility requirement of one of the three granting councils. Participants from government and the private sector, while not eligible to receive NCE funds, are encouraged to play an active role in the network. Organizations eligible to receive funds are universities, affiliated hospitals and research institutes, and post-secondary institutions having a research mandate. An industry consortium may receive funds to administer a network.