Funding Processes

To know more about the guidelines for submitting Research Applications please refer to the Faculty of Nursing Application Procedure Reference Guide.

Research Portfolio's Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for External Funding

Notification of intent to apply
- Forward notification to nursing.research@ualberta.ca
- Include: Deadline, URL link to funder's guidelines and request for internal review
If a Dean's letter of support is required provide ADR with draft letter min 15 business days before internal deadline
Signature requirements
- Complete "Create Application/Proposal/Project" form on Researcher Home Page
- Obtain all signatures required by U of A and funding emergency
Final submissions to RP
- Deadline is 7 business days before agency deadline
- Submit complete PDF copy to nursing.research@ualberta.ca
- Ensure all required signatures are included before submitting
- Research and Funding Support Coordinator will forward applications to RSO on researcher's behalf
After submission to research portfolio
- RSO will review applications and provide institutional approval; approval will be withheld if:
  - Applicant / co-investigator/ etc. is ineligible to apply
  - There are significant budgetary concerns
  - Application is complete / signatures are missing
- RSO will forward review report with further instructions to applicant by email
- It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to submit the application to the funding agency
- Applications can be edited prior to submission to agency