CWN Proposal Form CWN-KMB-1
2016 Knowledge Integration and Mobilization for Resilient, Sustainable Systems
Checklist for complete proposal submission:
One copy of this form, CWN-KMB-1 Proposal
– submitted by email (deadline: February 5, 2016)
One copy of form, CWN-KMB-2 Budget Investigators HQP Partners
– submitted by email (deadline: February 5, 2016)
One copy of form CWN-KMB-3 Applicant Signature signed by the Principal Applicant
– delivered by fax, courier or mail, or scanned and emailed (deadline: February 12, 2016)
Copies of form CWN-KMB-4 Investigator Signature completed by each funded
Investigator (except Principal Applicant)
– delivered by fax, courier or mail, or scanned and emailed (deadline: February 12, 2016)
Copies of form CWN-KMB-5 Environmental Impact Statement signed by each
institution represented in the proposal
– delivered by fax, courier or mail, or scanned and emailed (deadline: February 12, 2016)
Copies of form CWN-KMB-6 Conflict of Interest completed by each funded
Investigator
– delivered by fax, courier or mail, or scanned and emailed (deadline: February 12, 2016)
Copies of CWN-KMB-7 Intellectual Property signed by each funded Investigator
– delivered by fax, courier or mail, or scanned and emailed (deadline: February 12, 2016)
Copies of NSERC Form 100 (or CV) for the Principal Applicant and each funded
Investigator – submitted by email (deadline: February 5, 2016)
Signed Letters of Support for all cash contributions totalling $5,000.00 or more, or inkind contributions valued over $10,000; additional letters of support are encouraged to
demonstrate relevance of the proposed work. Letters must clearly indicate the proposal
title, and may be delivered by email, fax, courier or mail (deadline: February 5, 2016)
I have read the CWN Award Agreement template and will sign if awarded research
funding.
Instructions
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Please complete all required forms and deliver and/or email as required to CWN no later than
11:59 p.m. on the dates specified above. Proposals received incomplete or after the deadline
will not be reviewed or funded.
Submit the prescribed forms only. Other documents will not be reviewed.
Descriptive sections of this form have space limits. Please follow the word count limits.
Text box fields do not allow tables and images to be inserted. Please insert any figures and
tables in section 13. Limit of one page total of figures and tables. Additional material will not be
reviewed.
You may contact CWN for assistance:
o If you require technical help with the form, please email Jennifer Dingman at
jdingman@cwn-rce.ca or telephone 519-888-4567 ext. 30255.
o If you have questions about the desired content of the proposal, please email
Elizabeth Shantz at eshantz@cwn-rce.ca or telephone 519-888-4567 ext. 31288.
CWN Proposal Form CWN-KMB-1
2016 Knowledge Integration and Mobilization for Resilient, Sustainable Systems
1. Proposal Reference Numbers (to be completed by CWN)
Proposal Reference Number:
2. Principal Applicant Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Title:
Department:
Institution:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Street Address
City:
Province:
3. Project Title
4. Existing Knowledge To Be Mobilized
Please provide a detailed description of the knowledge that you propose to integrate and/or mobilize.
Place the work in the context of the current state of scientific knowledge and understanding. There
should be sufficient detail to allow reviewers to assess the scientific rationale and merit of the proposed
project. Provide references for any cited literature in Section 12 of this form.
If mobilizing the results of a single, or small number, of projects, please include the title, Principal
Investigator, and a description of the knowledge or outputs generated from this project that you intend
to mobilize. If integrating and mobilizing the results of a number of projects (i.e., through a literature
review or other integration mechanism), please describe the topic, your specific focus, and how your
initiative will contribute to the state of the knowledge by integrating new or unique information.
(Maximum 1000 words)
5. Stakeholder Need
5a. What is the need for this project in the municipal community?
Why does the municipal community need this knowledge to be integrated and/or mobilized? Is there
significant, demonstrated interest in the topic area? How have you involved stakeholders in developing
the proposed project to ensure it meets their needs? How will they use the results to achieve more
resilient and/or sustainable systems?
(Maximum 750 words)
CWN Proposal Form CWN-KMB-1
2016 Knowledge Integration and Mobilization for Resilient, Sustainable Systems
5b. Will the proposed work clearly lead to more resilient, sustainable cities?
How will the proposed project meet the stated objective of advancing municipal needs in the areas of
climate resiliency and financial sustainability?
(Maximum 500 words)
6. Description of Project Methodology and Work Plan
Describe the proposed methods, approach and work plan for the project, including a timeline that lists
milestones over the duration of the work.
(Maximum 750 words)
7. Knowledge Mobilization Strategy
What is your strategy to mobilize the knowledge outlined in Section 4? Describe how you will maximize
the application and uptake of the knowledge produced from the initial project(s) by the municipal
community. How does this strategy use the best available knowledge on effective knowledge
mobilization strategies? How does this strategy involve the municipal community to ensure uptake and
application of project outputs? (Maximum 500 words)
8. Proposed Research Team Members
List the members of the research team you would bring to this project (including extended project
partnerships), their anticipated overall role in the project, and their area of expertise and qualifications for
their proposed role.
Space is provided to list (1) core project members for whom you are seeking funding, (2) team members
who will be providing input but would be supported through support from other sources, and (3) those likely
to contribute to the project in a minor or advisory capacity.
If additional rows are needed please contact Jennifer Dingman at jdingman@cwn-rce.ca.
Proposed Core Team Members
Name
Academic
Institution
Project Role
Area of Expertise/Qualifications
CWN Proposal Form CWN-KMB-1
2016 Knowledge Integration and Mobilization for Resilient, Sustainable Systems
Other Researchers and Partners (supported by other “leveraged” funding if available)
Name
Organization
Project Role
Area of Expertise
Others taking part in the project in an advisory capacity
Name
Organization
Project Role
Area of Expertise
9. Excellence of the Research Team
Describe how the research excellence, multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional characteristics of the
proposed research team are best suited to achieve the outcomes, including researchers in the natural
sciences, engineering, social sciences or humanities as appropriate for the initiatives proposed. Include
information on the experience and success of project team members with knowledge mobilization
initiatives for the municipal community.
(Maximum 500 words)
10. Complementary Initiatives or Funding from Other Sources
Describe how any complementary resources, funding or programs will enhance the outcomes of this
project. Describe the relationship of the proposed project to other work by the team or related initiatives.
(Maximum 250 words)
11. Project Management and IP
Indicate how you will ensure effective project management, including:
 A clear plan and demonstrated capacity to manage the various elements of the project, ensuring
that the project proceeds on time and on budget, and addresses key milestones;
 Ensuring appropriate integration of project elements and avoiding silos among project
participants; and
 Protection and management of IP.
(Maximum 500 words)
CWN Proposal Form CWN-KMB-1
2016 Knowledge Integration and Mobilization for Resilient, Sustainable Systems
12. Cited References
Include only references cited in this proposal.
(No maximum)
13. Figures and Tables
Include only figures and tables cited in this proposal. No descriptive text (other than titles and headings,
etc.) will be accepted.
(Maximum 1 page)
Enter figures or tables here.