Application for Canadian Bee Research Fund

The Canadian Bee Research Fund will considered project proposals in any area of apiculture or pollination research, but preference will be given for subjects identified by the Canadian beekeeping industry as high priority.
Proposals for projects may be submitted to the CBRF before 30 November.

Projects are expected to be completed within one year of funding, although renewal applications may be considered.

Please submit an electronic version of your application and one hard copy by 15 December to:

Dr Rob Currie
Chair CBRF
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
rob_currie@umanitoba.ca

Application Procedures and Criteria Cover Page

• Principal Investigator: Name, address, phone, FAX, e-mail, signature
• Collaborating Individuals/Institutions: Names, addresses, phones, FAXes, e-mail addresses, signatures
• Title of Project
• Total of proposed budget for each year
• Names and signatures of relevant administrative persons, if any
• Summary - Provide a brief summary of the objectives and potential benefits of the proposed research.

Project Description:
Describe the proposed research, in no more than 4 pages. The proposal should describe clearly:

• the objectives of the project
• the methods used to meet the objectives
• the economic or other benefits that will result.
• where the results might be published and how transfer of new technology to the beekeeping industry will be accomplished

Budget:
List the proposed annual budget for each of the following categories for each year requested:

• Salaries and benefits
• Equipment (non-expendables)
• Supplies (expendables)
• Travel
• Other (specify)
Describe and justify the requested expenses. Note that overhead costs, institutional overhead, administrative costs, and the purchase of long-term capital assets such as vehicles are not eligible for funding.

Timetable
Supply:

• a detailed work plan and
• specific milestones to meet the objectives of the project
• resources and personnel available for the project
• responsibilities of each collaborator
• location of work, etc.

Matching Funding
Projects with additional or matching funding will be preferred.
Describe

the funding that you or your institution will contribute to the project,
list other funding for which you have applied or will receive towards this project.

Attachments
curriculum vitae for the principal and collaborating applicants

other information relevant to the proposed research (supporting letters, etc.).

Reporting
A requirement of the CBRF is that the successful applicant must provide an abstract of their results to the CHC office by November 30th of the year in which the grant was awarded. A final report must be submitted by March 15th and a presentation of the research project results must be made to the members of the CHC and CAPA at the Annual CHC/CAPA Research Symposium.

The next research symposium will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Honey Council and CAPA annual meeting.

Send application and four copies to:

Dr Rob Currie
Chair CBRF
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
rob_currie@umanitoba.ca


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Application for Canadian Bee Research Fund The Canadian Bee Research Fund will considered project proposals in any area of apiculture or pollination research, but preference will be given for subjects identified by the Canadian beekeeping industry as high priority. Proposals for projects may be submitted to the CBRF before 30 November. Projects are expected to be completed within one year of funding, although renewal applications may be considered. Please submit an electronic version of your application and one hard copy by 15 December to: Dr Rob Currie Chair CBRF University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 rob_currie@umanitoba.ca Application Procedures and Criteria Cover Page • Principal Investigator: Name, address, phone, FAX, e-mail, signature • Collaborating Individuals/Institutions: Names, addresses, phones, FAXes, e-mail addresses, signatures • Title of Project • Total of proposed budget for each year • Names and signatures of relevant administrative persons, if any • Summary - Provide a brief summary of the objectives and potential benefits of the proposed research. Project Description: Describe the proposed research, in no more than 4 pages. The proposal should describe clearly: • the objectives of the project • the methods used to meet the objectives • the economic or other benefits that will result. • where the results might be published and how transfer of new technology to the beekeeping industry will be accomplished Budget: List the proposed annual budget for each of the following categories for each year requested: • Salaries and benefits • Equipment (non-expendables) • Supplies (expendables) • Travel • Other (specify) Describe and justify the requested expenses. Note that overhead costs, institutional overhead, administrative costs, and the purchase of long-term capital assets such as vehicles are not eligible for funding. Timetable Supply: • a detailed work plan and • specific milestones to meet the objectives of the project • resources and personnel available for the project • responsibilities of each collaborator • location of work, etc. Matching Funding Projects with additional or matching funding will be preferred. Describe the funding that you or your institution will contribute to the project, list other funding for which you have applied or will receive towards this project. Attachments curriculum vitae for the principal and collaborating applicants other information relevant to the proposed research (supporting letters, etc.). Reporting A requirement of the CBRF is that the successful applicant must provide an abstract of their results to the CHC office by November 30th of the year in which the grant was awarded. A final report must be submitted by March 15th and a presentation of the research project results must be made to the members of the CHC and CAPA at the Annual CHC/CAPA Research Symposium. The next research symposium will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Honey Council and CAPA annual meeting. Send application and four copies to: Dr Rob Currie Chair CBRF University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 rob_currie@umanitoba.ca