Alberta Land Institute (ALI) at the University of Alberta invites interested researchers to submit a proposal for our following research initiatives:
1) SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: SOIL HEALTH
(a) A maximum of $75,000 for a one-year period. The expected date of completion is July 2023. (Funding for continuation of the research may be available in subsequent years depending on the potential policy implications and the proposed approach).
(b) A maximum of $150,000 for up to two-years. The research will be funded in partnership with RDAR (Results Driven Agricultural Research). For more information on RDAR, see www.rdar.ca. (All applications in this stream are subject to pre-approval).
2) OPEN CATEGORY
A maximum of $50,000 for one-year projects. (Funding for further research may be available in subsequent years depending on the potential policy implications and the proposed approach).
All prospective applicants are encouraged to contact ALI’s research director, Eran Kaplinsky eran.kaplinsky@ualberta.ca to discuss their proposal before submitting a formal application.
Key documentation can be found on the ALI website at https://www.albertalandinstitute.ca/research/call-for-proposals
The DEADLINE for receipt of applications is APRIL 29, 2022. Applications can be forwarded to albertalandinstitute@ualberta.ca. The entire application, including the application form, personal data forms and any supplementary material, should be provided as a single PDF file.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Alberta Land Institute at albertalandinstitute@ualberta.ca or 780.492.3469.