Identification of Project

IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT

Project title:
Project duration: / 12 months 24 months 36 months
Main contact: / Name: Institution:
Phone: E-mail:
Date and signature:
Partners: / Main skills / University / Business / Other
1 (Coordinating unit)
2
3
…
Technological challenge / Challenge 1 Cellulose nanocrystal dispersion in aqueous media
Challenge 2 Cellulose nanocrystal dispersion in non-polar media
Challenge 3 Reinforcement potential of nanomaterials derived from wood fibre
Challenge 4 Characterization of nanomaterials derived from wood fibre
Challenge 5Compatibilization of nanomaterials derived from wood fibre
Challenge 6Heat stability of nanomaterials derived from wood fibre______
Proposed budget ($K) / TOTAL: / FPInnovations contribution:
Other:

OVERVIEW OF PROJECT

THE RESEARCH PROJECT(maximum2 pages):
Describe the research projectby explaining how it will solve the technological challenge. Describe what method will be used to carry out the project and the main challenges expected. Explain how the approach proposed will maximize the project’s chances of success.

OVERVIEW OF TIMETABLE

PROJECT TIMETABLE (maximum 1 page):
Specify the project’s main steps. Includea brief description.

OVERVIEW OF TEAM

RESEARCH TEAM(1 page maximum):
List all collaboratorsand describe how theircollaboration will provide the various skills required to complete the project.Describe the level of interaction and synergy among the various members.Append the résumés of the main team members.

IMPACT AND BENEFITS

PROJECT IMPACT AND BENEFITS (maximum2 pages):
Describe the positioningof the proposed approachin relation to the state of the artand how it will maximize the chances of success.Assess the impact on the development of highly qualified personnel (HQP)
PROPOSED BUDGET
Year1 / Year2 / Year 3 / TOTAL
Salaries and benefits
Students
Postdoctoral research fellows
Technical assistants or professionals
Other:
Instruments orfacilities
Purchase or lease (max. of $10Keach)
Operating and maintenance costs
User fees
Other:
Materialsand supplies (max 15%)
Materials for tests and trials
Laboratory consumables
Other:
Travel
Seminars, conferences
Field work
Travel related to research
Other:
Development activity
Prototypes
Field trials
Fees related to publications, patents
Other:
TOTALS
GRANDTOTAL
* Indirect costs are not assumed by this program
PROPOSED FUNDING PLAN
Year1 / Year2 / Year 3 / TOTAL
Industrial partner(s)
a. Cash contribution from FPInnovations
b. Cash contribution (other)
c. In-kind contribution (cannot exceed a.Cash contribution)
External funding
d. Specify (e.g.NSERCCRD, provincial funding)
e.
f.
TOTALS
GRAND TOTAL

JUSTIFICATION OF BUDGET

Justify the budget and funding plan (maximum1 page):

If you have any problems with the form or questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

John Schmidt, Ph.D.

Directeur, Partenariats universitaires et Planification de la recherche Pâtes, papier et bioproduits/ Manager, University Partnerships and Research Planning Pulp, Paper and Bioproducts

514 782 4570

Cell: 514-816-4439

Please e-mail your application in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat) by midnight, April 19, 2015 to: