CWN-LSN-1 CWN Proposal Form
Assessing stormwater management options to reduce event-based nutrient
loadings from urban non-point sources in the Lake Simcoe watershed
Completed proposals must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m.
(EDT) on the submission deadline date. Acceptable delivery is by
mail, courier, fax or email to:
Cailin Hillier
Canadian Water Network
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo ON Canada N2L 3G1
Fax: 519-883-7574
Tel: 519-888-4567, ext. 32106
Email: chillier@cwn-rce.ca
Each Principal Applicant must print one
copy of this form, obtain the required
signatures and include in the proposal
submission.
No proposals will be accepted after the
deadline.
Checklist for complete proposal submission:
One copy of this form, CWN-LSN-1 Proposal – submitted by email (deadline: April 15,
2016).
One copy of form, CWN-LSN-2 Budget, Investigators, HQP, Partners – submitted by
email (deadline: April 15, 2016).
One copy of form CWN-LSN-3 Applicant Signature signed by the Principal Applicant
– delivered by fax, courier, or mail or scanned and emailed (deadline: April 29, 2016).
Copies of form CWN-LSN-4 Investigator Signature completed by each funded
Investigator (except Principal Applicant) – delivered by fax, courier, or mail or scanned
and emailed (deadline: April 29, 2016).
Copies of form CWN-LSN-5 Environmental Impact Statement signed by each
institution represented in the proposal – delivered by fax, courier, or mail or scanned
and emailed (deadline: April 29, 2016).
Copies of form CWN-LSN-6 Conflict of Interest completed by each funded
Investigator – delivered by fax, courier, or mail or scanned and emailed (deadline: April
29, 2016).
Copies of CWN-LSN-7 Intellectual Property signed by each funded Investigator –
delivered by fax, courier, or mail or scanned and emailed (deadline: April 29, 2016)
Copies of NSERC Form 100 (or CV) for the Principal Applicant and each funded
Investigator – submitted by email (deadline: April 29, 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: April 15, 2016).
I have read the CWN Award Agreement template and will sign if awarded research
funding.
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CWN-LSN-1 CWN Proposal Form
Assessing stormwater management options to reduce event-based nutrient
loadings from urban non-point sources in the Lake Simcoe watershed
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, or if you have questions about the
desired content of the proposal please contact:
Cailin Hillier
chillier@cwn-rce.ca
519-888-4567 ext. 32106
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CWN-LSN-1 CWN Proposal Form
Assessing stormwater management options to reduce event-based nutrient
loadings from urban non-point sources in the Lake Simcoe watershed
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. Project Abstract
Provide a plain language abstract for the proposed project. (Maximum 200 words)
5. Project Details
Describe the project including overall objectives, methods, expected benefits and outcomes. Place the
work in the context of the current state of scientific knowledge and understanding. Describe how the
project team will meet the objectives outlined in the call for research, including, but not limited to the
following: assessment of event-based P loading from urban non-point sources, determination of relative
nutrient contributions, assessment of best investment in BMPs, and recommendations to better manage
event-based loading. 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.
(Maximum 1000 words)
6. Partner Engagement Strategy
Describe how project partners have been involved in the development of the project. Describe the role
partners will play throughout the duration of the proposed project, as well as when and how they will be
engaged. Describe how the project will assess and meet partner needs.
(Maximum 750 words)
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CWN-LSN-1 CWN Proposal Form
Assessing stormwater management options to reduce event-based nutrient
loadings from urban non-point sources in the Lake Simcoe watershed
7. Project Budget
Provide clear and detailed justification of the budget requested in form CWN-LSN-2 with respect to
applicable HQP, equipment, travel and other major expenses. Outline any additional partner support you
have secured by describing the details of any new/redirected cash or in-kind, or leveraged contributions
from other sources that are in addition to potential contributions from pre-established CWN partners (i.e.,
the cities of Barrie, Orillia and regional municipalities of York and Durham).
The budget must be consistent with and realistic for the work proposed. Proposals with budget requests
for CWN funding exceeding the maximum of $175,000 will be rejected.
(Maximum 750 words)
8. Description of Project Methodology and Work Plan
Describe the proposed methods, approach and work plan for the project, including a timeline and
schedule (i.e., Gantt chart or table of events) that lists milestones and provision of deliverables over the
duration of the work.
(Maximum 750 words)
9. 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 through this
process, (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 Cailin Hillier at chillier@cwn-rce.ca.
Proposed Core Team Members
Name
Academic
Institution
Project Role
Area of Expertise/Qualifications
Other Researchers and Partners (supported by other “leveraged” funding if available)
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Assessing stormwater management options to reduce event-based nutrient
loadings from urban non-point sources in the Lake Simcoe watershed
Name
Organization
Project Role
Area of Expertise
Others taking part in the project in an advisory capacity
Name
Organization
Project Role
Area of Expertise
10. 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 respect to water resource
management as applicable to the municipal sector.
(Maximum 500 words)
11. Complementary Initiatives
Describe how any complementary research or programs will enhance the outcomes of this project and
describe the connection between the proposed project and other work by the team or related initiatives.
(Maximum 250 words)
12. Project Management and Intellectual Property
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
Describe how the team will manage and protect the intellectual property generated by this work.
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CWN-LSN-1 CWN Proposal Form
Assessing stormwater management options to reduce event-based nutrient
loadings from urban non-point sources in the Lake Simcoe watershed
(Maximum 500 words)
13. Cited References
Include only references cited in this proposal.
(No maximum length)
14. 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.
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