Faculty External Research Funding

Researcher's Responsibilities:

• The researcher is ultimately responsible for grant/contract administration. The researcher's responsibilities include compliance with University and Tri-Agency policies, financial management, supervision of research personnel, and meeting the grant or contract requirements.
• It is standard practice at SMU to notify the Research Grants Officer of your intent to apply for any external research funding at any role or application stage, including External Co-applicant, or Expression of Interest/ Notice of Intent, as soon as you are certain. This advance notice will ensure that you receive the necessary support and institutional approvals for your application on time.
• All external grant applications must undergo a mandatory internal review at least 10 business days before the funding agency's deadline. This process ensures that your application complies with the requirements set forth by the funding body.

Depending on the availability of our group of faculty volunteer reviewers during the regular semesters, our dedicated SMU College of Reviewers can provide expert content advice on your grant proposal. Please send your request for content expert review to your Research Grants Officer, who will then contact the faculty volunteers. Please allow a minimum of two (2) weeks for the reviewer to evaluate your draft application.

• For inquiries regarding Tri-Agency funding programs and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), contact Marlene Ramos, Research Grants Officer, at marlene.ramos@smu.ca. 
• For questions related to contracts, partnership opportunities, or Mitacs, please contact the Office of Innovation and Community Engagement at oice@smu.ca or reach out to Kevin Buchan, Director of OICE, at kevin.buchan@smu.ca, or Danielle Goodfellow, Industry Liaison Officer, at danielle.goodfellow@smu.ca.