We help researchers to develop outstanding funding applications.
Our support includes individual advice and review, grant workshops and test-your-concept panels. We also support and coordinate the development of all large infrastructure proposals to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Resources & Documents
SPARC SAMPLE GRANT LIBRARY
The Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity Office (SPARC) hosts resource libraries for UBC researchers applying to SSHRC, CIHR, NSERC and CFI competitions.
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RESEARCH PROJECT INFORMATION FORM
All research grant applications and project proposals must be accompanied by a Research Project Information Form (RPIF).
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key VPRI Support
Access strategic Proposal development services and resources
The Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity Office can help increase the success rate of Tri-Agency funding applications
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Receive support for major infrastructure grants
The Institutional Programs Office provides support through the full cycle of major federal, provincial and regional research awards including those offered by CFI, BCKDF and Western Economic Diversification.
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faculty support for proposal development
Faculty Grant Facilitators are available to assist researchers in developing and reviewing their proposals prior to submission.
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