Applied Knowledge Grants - Application Guidelines / Evaluation and Scoring

• Ensure findings reach an end user;
• Analyze research results as they emerge;
• Plan methods for transfer of new research knowledge;
• Identify approaches to the effective application of new research knowledge;
• In selective cases, develop pilot projects to test new evidence-based practice with funding support from the Centre.

Knowledge Transfer Grants

• Grant Maximum up to $2,000.00
• Up to 12 months from the date of the award

• Any Centre funded researcher who has completed a Level II, III, or IV research project is eligible to apply.

Knowledge Application Awards

• Integrating a new protocol or screen into professional/clinical practice;
• Adding controls or changes to policy or practice in response to information about vulnerable groups;
• Changing clinical protocols to better manage problem gambler sub-types.

• Grant Maximum up to $10,000.00
• Up to 12 months from the date of the award

• There must be a partnership between an organization and the researcher whose findings will be applied to practice
• Application may originate from either the researcher or the organization
• Project focus must be on benefiting the health of Ontario residents

Knowledge Transfer Awards Guidelines

Cover Page

• Applicant's name, institutional affiliation, title, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address;
• Sponsoring organization (if applicable);
• Total funds requested;
• Applicant's signature;
• Date of request.

Request Section

Must not exceed two (2) pages, excluding attachments. Applications must clearly identify:

• Target audience or audiences who can directly apply the research findings in their work to improve the health of Ontarians;
• Specific information and messages to be translated;
• Vehicle(s) to be used to deliver the messages (e.g., conference presentations, continuing education seminars, briefings, print materials);
• Expected knowledge acquisition and intended behavioural application;
• Evaluation component to determine whether the above outcome was achieved;
• Costs.

Knowledge Transfer Awards Evaluation & Scoring

• Importance of the findings to key audiences in Ontario;
• Identification of the appropriate audiences;
• Identification of the most effective delivery vehicles;
• Quality of the program or materials;
• Quality of the evaluation component;
• Appropriateness of the proposed budget.

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Knowledge Application Awards Guidelines

Cover Page

• Name of the grant: "Application for Knowledge Application Award";
• Title of the project;
• Name of the sponsoring organization, and its status (e.g., not-for-profit, hospital, university);
• Name of the Applicant and Project Contact Person (if different);
• Institutional affiliation, title, address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address for each person named;
• Dates of proposed period of support;
• Total dollar amount requested;
• Dated signature of the Applicant, the Project Contact Person (if applicable) and the individual authorized to sign on behalf of the sponsoring organization.

Proposal

• Target audience/end user;
• Change to be integrated into practice;
• Rationale for change;
• Methodology/Integration process (e.g., training, production of materials, record keeping);
• Evaluation (e.g., practitioner feedback, client feedback, outcome measures);
• Key activities for the proposed project;
• Budget overview and justification.

Overview of the Project Personnel

• Describe the qualifications of the organization and the individuals involved in the project.

Ethics Approval (if research is to be conducted)

• Outline any ethical considerations, and indicate how ethical review for any research component will be obtained.

Knowledge Application Awards Evaluation & Scoring

Proposed Project

• Importance of the findings to practice in Ontario;
• Identification of the appropriate audiences;
• Identification of the most effective delivery vehicles;
• Quality of the program or materials;
• Quality of the evaluation component.

Resources

• Expertise - Are the applicants capable of carrying out the proposed work?
• Budget - Is the project budget appropriate and justifiable?

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