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Funding Support Process

Interested in applying for financial support for your water-related research through the Water Research Centre (WRC)? 

Learn more about the process stages and requirements below.

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Get your research funded.

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1. Proponent Submits a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the WRC

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You will find current opportunities and eligibility requirements on our Call for LOIs page. 

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2. LOI Review Conducted by the WRC Scientific Advisory Committee

The SAC will evaluate each LOI and make recommendations to the WRC Management Committee for their review and approval.

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If recommendation is given...

3. WRC Management Committee Review and Approval

The WRC Management Committee will review the recommendations of the SAC and approve the LOIs that will proceed to the full proposal stage.

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All applicants will receive an email communicating the decision of the WRC Management Committee on the outcome of their LOI submission and outlining the next stages.

4. Complete Full Proposal

Successful applicants will have 3 months to complete their full proposal in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the Water Research Centre.


The WRC will iteratively support this process by offering guidance and feedback especially to early-career researchers or as required by others.

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5. Submit Full Proposal

Guidelines for submission and portal access will be provided to successful LOI applicants. 

6. FP Review Conducted by SAC

The SAC will evaluate each Full Proposal and make recommendations to the WRC Management Committee for their review and approval.

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If recommendation is given...

7. WRC Management Committee Review and Decision

The WRC Management Committee will review the recommendations of the SAC and determine which proposals will be funded.

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8. Set-Up of Contracts/Agreements with Funding Agencies

The successful PI(s) will need to work with the University of Alberta Research Services Office (RSO) to set-up a contract/agreement with WRC Partners and any other funding sources.

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Final Note. If you have any questions at any time throughout this process, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Mohamed Gamal El-Din at mgamalel-din@ualberta.ca.

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