Saskatchewan Polytechnic, through the Office of Applied Research and Innovation (OARI), would like to support faculty involved in applied research activities that include collaborations with business, industry, community, other research institutions, agencies and partners. 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic expects that faculty undertaking applied research activities will adhere to applicable policies and commit to meeting all conditions of the project. 

ARRT applications will be submitted to the dean’s office, and centre director (if applicable) for approval prior to submission to OARI. 

Selection of stipend recipients will be made by the Office of Applied  Research and Innovation. Support will be provided when the criteria for funding is met and based on availability of funding. Selection criteria will include: potential to bring in external research revenue; involvement on a current externally funded applied research project; involvement on an externally funded grant application; writing externally funded grant applications. 

A call for applications will take place early March, applications will be due end of March, and decisions will be made by mid-April. Successful nominees will be eligible for funding for the following fiscal year. 

Release time funding will contribute up to $50,000 per year for a 0.5 FTE or up to $100,000 per year for a 1.0 FTE. The funds are intended to release faculty from their regular teaching duties to allow them to focus on applied research projects and related activities. Only one (1) award is available per faculty per fiscal year. 

The ARRT fund is open to all Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty members. 

Applicants will be advised of results within one week of submission deadline. Funds will be available for use July 1. 

No use of funds will be allowed without a proper valid ethics protocol if required. 

Recipients will participate in applied research awareness efforts, including participation in Saskatchewan Polytechnic-wide presentations and promotion. Recipients will be required to  attend the monthly researcher meetings and submit a brief report to OARI summarizing the activities and potential developing opportunities with partners. 

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit to the dean’s office for prior approval. The dean’s office will submit on behalf of the applicant to applied.research@saskpolytech.ca. 

For further information and/or assistance in completing applications: 
Jacquelynn Brown 
Manager, Research Finance & Administration 
jacquelynn.brown@saskpolytech.ca 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s primary provider of skills training and technical education and plays a critical role in the development of the province’s labour market. In its commitment to contribute in building a new Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic fosters applied research initiatives that create ecological awareness and/or promote social and economic responsibility.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, through the Office of Applied Research and Innovation, will provide funding support to selected projects that will contribute to bridging sustainable development goals with practical and innovative solutions. Project scope can be of institutional nature (Saskatchewan Polytechnic wide) and involve an external partner. Project partners can be industry/private sector small and medium enterprises (SME’s), NGOs, other research institutions, hospitals or clinical settings and/or other government institutions. It is expected that the partner will contribute resources and expertise in a collaborative fashion for the project execution and will fully implement the project in its everyday operation.

Sustainable Development Goals: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The creativity, knowhow, technology and financial resources from all of society is necessary to achieve the SDGs in every context.

Source: United Nations Development Programme: Sustainable Development Goals

CBAR grants contribute up to $20,000 per award and up to three (3) awards are available per competition year. The term of the grant is up to eleven (11) months, commencing on July 1, ending May 31.

The CBAR grant is open to faculty and staff in all Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s academic units.  

CBAR grants are awarded in support of Applied Research projects and activities that are focused projects based on one or a few of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Good Health and Well-Being, etc. The funding opportunity is open to a wide range of sustainability projects, however projects with added benefits would be considered first. (i.e. projects that promote inclusion/engagement of a wide range of stakeholders transcending organizational boundaries; advancing current initiatives to the next stage; involving faculty/students in collaborative efforts). Applications must clearly identify the subject matter and the anticipated result, as well as their fit with the concept of education for sustainable development. Projects that represent a faculty’s own research project, as part of their graduate studies program or dissertation are not eligible.

CBAR funds will follow Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration. This fund may be used for any operating expenses associated with the delivery of a sustainability project; however, project eligibility will be assessed on the basis of a sound implementation plan, with a specific timeframe and milestones schedule, supported by a corresponding budget. Expenses may include: direct costs such as release time stipends (Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees only), student stipends, purchase of materials and supplies (maximum 20% of the grant fund), rental of specialized equipment, surveys and questionnaires design, etc. Other indirect costs may include printing of project material, proposal development and technical writing that may lead to a larger project, etc.

Ineligible expenses

Travel, conferences, gift cards, typical PD expenses are ineligible.

Successful applicant’s funds will be available for use after notice of decision and meeting with research support coordinator to establish a project org and review reporting requirements, under the financial responsibility of the applicant. Org set up will be coordinated by OARI and will be communicated to the fund’s recipients within three (3) weeks of the award notification.

If projects require ethics approval, such must be provided to the OARI before an org can be communicated to the recipient, and no use of funds will be allowed without a proper valid ethics protocol.

Project expenses must be incurred between July 1 and May 31. CBAR award holders are responsible to follow year-end financial deadlines to avoid over expenditures to their project accounts.

Within two months of the completion of the project, awards recipients will be required to submit a brief report to the OARI's Research Support Coordinators, summarizing the results and potential developing opportunities. Dissemination of project outcomes/impacts within and beyond Sask Polytech is encouraged.

Applicants complete the electronic application form and submit it to their dean’s office. The dean’s office will submit on behalf of the applicant to OARI.

For further information and/or assistance in completing applications:

Applied Research Support Coordinators
Office of Applied Research and Innovation
applied.research@saskpolytech.ca
400 -119 4th Ave S
Saskatoon SK S7K 5X2

The SARP funding program is financed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic's operating budget with the purpose of encouraging and supporting faculty members' interests in applied research (AR) and scholarly activities. Allocations of funds are made through a competitive process, sanctioned by a selection committee (Advancement of Applied Research Committee - AARC), integrated by Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty members, appointed by Deans' recommendation. The AARC works collaboratively with the Office of Applied Research and Innovation (OARI); SARP funding is administered by the OARI.

Applied research: is the practical use of readily available knowledge created by the basic (pure, scientific) research community. It is the use of known theories, methodologies, techniques, information, etc., in a systematic process aimed at solving a practical immediate need. It includes adaptation and/or incremental value added in order to bridge knowledge and theories to their practical application.

Scholarship: is a methodological approach to knowledge generation through intellectual inquiry; it includes the transference of such knowledge through means such as publication, presentation, professional practice, etc., and the application of acquired knowledge for the betterment of society. Based upon Boyer's expanded definition of scholarship (1997), SARP funds will support projects that clearly demonstrate discovery, integration, application and teaching, with emphasis on the three first parameters, in support of the student experience at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

SARP grants contribute up to $6,000 per award and six (6) awards are available per competition year. For each year's competition, Saskatchewan Polytechnic will target up to two (2) of these SARP awards in support of a special initiative and will be announced with the information campaign (i.e. addressing issues of the Aboriginal community). The term of the grant is one (1) year, commencing the following July 1, ending June 30.

All Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty members interested in exploring an applied research idea are encouraged to apply for SARP funding and will have the highest priority. Saskatchewan Polytechnic staff may be eligible for SARP funding provided the grant application meets the applied research definition and selection criteria and the project clearly demonstrates a benefit to Saskatchewan Polytechnic AR and Innovation agenda, as well as the benefit to a private sector partner; SARP funds are not open to students. 

Projects that represent a faculty’s own research project, as part of their graduate studies program or dissertation are not eligible for SARP funding. 

SARP grants are awarded in support of projects and scholarly activities which fall within the six identified Saskatchewan Polytechnic priority areas:

• Agriculture & Biotechnology
• Construction
• Health & Human Services
• Manufacturing
• Mining & Minerals
• Oil & Gas

SARP funds may be used for any operating expenses associated with a pre-developing stage of a research or scholarly idea under the framework of finding a solution to a problem or need as identified by a project partner. Project partners can be industry/private sector SME’s, other research institutions, hospitals or clinical settings and/or other government institutions. It is expected that the partner will contribute resources and expertise in a collaborative fashion for the project execution. Expenses may include: direct costs such as release time stipends (Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees only), student stipends, purchase of materials and supplies, rental of specialized equipment, surveys and questionnaires design, etc. Other indirect costs may include printing of project material, reasonable travel expenses, proposal development and technical writing that may lead to a larger project, etc

Applicants will be advised of results within one (1) week of the AARC meeting in spring. If successful, funds will be available for use commencing the following July 1 each calendar year. SARP award recipients will access their funds through the establishment of a project org, under the financial responsibility of the applicant. Org set up will be coordinated by the OARI and will be communicated to the funds recipients within three (3) weeks of the award notification. If projects require ethics approval, such must be provided to the OARI before an org can be communicated to the recipient, and no use of funds will be allowed without a proper valid ethics protocol. 

Project expenses must be incurred between July 1 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s year end payable cut-off dates. SARP award holders are responsible to follow year end financial deadlines to avoid over expenditures to their project accounts.

SARP awards recipients will be required to submit a brief report to the OARI's Research Support Coordinator, summarizing the results and potential developing opportunities. Provision of awareness workshops at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on the research will be encouraged.

Applicants complete electronic application form, and submit to dean’s office. The dean’s office will submit on behalf of the applicant to the OARI Research Support Coordinator.

For further information and/or assistance in completing applications:
Applied Research Research Support Coordinator
Office of Applied Research and Innovation
4500 Wascana Parkway
PO Box 556
Regina, SK S4P3A3
306-775-7320

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s primary provider of skills training and technical education and plays a critical role in the development of the province’s labour market. In its commitment to contribute in building a new Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic fosters applied research initiatives that create ecological awareness and/or promote social and economic responsibility.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, through the Office of Applied Research and Innovation, will provide funding support to selected projects that will contribute to bridging sustainable development challenges with practical and innovative solutions. Project scope can be of institutional nature (Saskatchewan Polytechnic wide) and/or involve an external partner. Project partners can be industry/private sector small and medium enterprises (SME’s), other research institutions, hospitals or clinical settings and/or other government institutions. It is expected that the partner will contribute resources and expertise in a collaborative fashion for the project execution and will fully implement the project in its everyday operation.

Sustainability: Sustainable development is seeking to meet the needs of the present without compromising those of future generations. We have to learn our way out of current social and environmental problems and learn to live sustainably.

Education for sustainable development aims to help people to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to make informed decisions for the benefit of themselves and others, now and in the future, and to act upon these decisions. Source: UNESCO http://www.unesco.org/en/esd/

SIF grants contribute up to $6,000 per award and up to three (3) awards are available per competition year. The term of the grant is one (1) year, commencing on July 1, ending June 30.

Application will be subject to review by the Advancement of Applied Research Committee (AARC) and deadlines will coincide with SARP funding.

The sustainability initiatives fund is open to all Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s academic units. Participation from students is desirable and strongly encouraged.

SIF grants are awarded in support of projects and activities that would lead to the improvement of processes in areas such as waste management/reduction, energy saving initiatives, resources optimization, etc. The funding opportunity is open to a wide range of sustainability projects, however projects with added benefits would be considered first. (i.e. projects that promote inclusion/engagement of a wide range of stakeholders transcending organizational boundaries; advancing current initiatives to the next stage; involving faculty/students in collaborative efforts). Applications must clearly identify the subject matter and the anticipated result, as well as their fit with the concept of education for sustainable development. Projects that represent a faculty’s own research project, as part of their graduate studies program or dissertation are not eligible. 

SIF funds may be used for any operating expenses associated with the delivery of a sustainability project; however, project eligibility will be assessed on the basis of a sound implementation plan, with a specific timeframe and milestones schedule, supported by a corresponding budget. Expenses may include: direct costs such as release time stipends (Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees only), student stipends, purchase of materials and supplies, rental of specialized equipment, surveys and questionnaires design, etc. Other indirect costs may include printing of project material, reasonable travel expenses, proposal development and technical writing that may lead to a larger project, etc

Applicants will be advised of results within one (1) week of the AARC meeting in spring. If successful, funds will be available for use commencing the following July 1 each calendar year. SIF award recipients will access their funds through the establishment of a project org, under the financial responsibility of the applicant. Org set up will be coordinated by the OARI and will be communicated to the funds recipients within three (3) weeks of the award notification. 

If projects require ethics approval, such must be provided to the OARI before an org can be communicated to the recipient, and no use of funds will be allowed without a proper valid ethics protocol.

Project expenses must be incurred between July 1 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s year-end payable cut-off dates. SIF award holders are responsible to follow year-end financial deadlines to avoid over expenditures to their project accounts.

Awards recipients will be required to submit a brief report to the OARI's Research Support Coordinator summarizing the results and potential developing opportunities. Provision of awareness workshops at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on the research will be encouraged.

Applicants complete electronic application form, and submit to dean’s office. The dean’s office will submit on behalf of the applicant to the OARI Research Support Coordinator.

For further information and/or assistance in completing applications:
Applied Research Research Support Coordinator
Office of Applied Research and Innovation
4500 Wascana Parkway
PO Box 556
Regina, SK S4P3A3
306-775-7320