CWN-CMWC-IRM-1 Proposal Information Form

2014 Integrated Risk Management for Municipal Water

A complete proposal must include:
  1. One copy of this form, CWN-CMWC-IRM-1 Proposal Information– submitted by email (deadline: March 12, 2014);
  2. One copy of form CWN-CMWC-IRM-2 Budget, Investigators, Students and Trainees, Partners– submitted by email (deadline: March 12, 2014);
  3. One copy of form CWN-CMWC-IRM-3 Applicant Signature signed by the principal applicant– delivered by fax, courier, or scanned and emailed (deadline: March 19, 2014);
  4. Copies of form CWN-CMWC-IRM-4 Investigator Signature completed by each funded investigator(except the principal applicant)– delivered by fax, courier, or scanned and emailed (deadline: March 19, 2014);
  5. Copies of form CWN-CMWC-IRM-5Environmental Impact Statement signed by each institution represented in the proposal – delivered by fax, courier, or scanned and emailed (deadline: March 19, 2014);
  6. Copies of form CWN-CMWC-IRM-6 Conflict of Interest Statementcompleted by each funded investigator– delivered by fax, courier, or scanned and emailed (deadline: March 19, 2014);
  7. Copies of CWN-CMWC-IRM-7 Intellectual Property signed by each funded investigator – delivered by fax, courier, or scanned and emailed (deadline: March 19, 2014);
  8. Copies of NSERC Form 100 (or CV) for the principal applicant and each funded investigator– submitted by email (deadline: March 12, 2014).
Proposals must also include signed Letters of Supportfor cash or cash-equivalent contributions equal to or greater than $5,000, as well as for in-kind contributions equal to or greater than $20,000. Additional letters of in-kind support/contributions or non-funded partner indications of interestshould also be provided where deemed helpful to corroborating end-user interest, key statements of value, confirming the “redirected” nature of contributions, or unique contributions as outlined in the main proposal. Letters must clearly indicate the proposal title, and may be delivered by fax, courier, or scanned and emailed (deadline: March 12, 2014).
Instructions
  • Please complete all required forms and deliver as required to CWN no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on the dates specified above.
  • Proposals received either incomplete or after the deadline will not be reviewed or funded.
  • Submit the prescribed forms only. Other documents will not be reviewed.
  • Descriptive sections of this form have space limits. Please follow the word count limits detailed in each question.Any text over the limit will not be reviewed.
  • Please make liberal use of line spaces and capitals to make the text easier to read.
  • Text box fields do not allow symbols to be inserted. Please review your submission carefully.
  • Text box fields do not allow tables and figures to be inserted. Please insert any tables and figures in section 15 of this form (using the ‘Ctrl’ and ‘v’ keys). No descriptive text other than that which is part of the table or figure (title, headings etc.) will be accepted. Please label and refer to tables and figures in the main body of the other proposal sections, as appropriate, to facilitate easy reference. Limit of one page total of tables and figures. Additional material will not bereviewed.
  • Please use minimum 11 point font. Completed CWN-CMWC-IRM-1 Proposal Information Forms must not exceed 18 pages in length, including tables and figures.
  • You may contact CWN for assistance:
  • If you require technical help with the form, please contactShannon Carto at or 519-888-4567 ext. 32106.
  • For additional assistance regarding the desired content of the proposal, please contact Bernadette Conant at 519-888-4567 ext. 36171, or Simon Courtenay at or 519-888-4567 ext. 35796.

1. Proposal reference number (to be completed by CWN)
Proposal reference number:
2. Principal applicantinformation
Last name: / First name:
Title:
Department:
Institution:
Telephone: / Fax: / Email:
Street address:
City: / Province:
3. Principal applicant’s checklist for complete proposal submission
X each box below as applicable:
CWN Network Agreement / One or more of the funded investigators’ institutions is not a CWN member. These investigators understand that funding is conditional on their institution becoming a member by completing a Network Agreement with CWN.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-1 Proposal Information / I have completed and emailed this form.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-2 Budget, Investigators, Students and Trainees, Partners / I have emailed a complete budget and list of funded investigators, students and trainees, co-investigators and partners.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-3 Applicant Signature / As the principal applicant, I have delivered a completed Applicant Signature form.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-4 Investigator Signature / All funded investigators (except the principal applicant) have delivered completed Investigator Signature forms.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-5 Environmental Impact Statement / I have submitted anEnvironmental Impact Statement formfor myself and each funded investigator’s institution included in the proposed project.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-6 Conflict of Interest Statement / I have delivered a completed Conflict of Interest Statement for myself and each funded investigatorincluded in the proposed project.
CWN-CMWC-IRM-7 Intellectual Property / I have delivered a completed Intellectual Property form for myself and each funded investigator included in the proposed project.
NSERC Form 100 (or CV) / I have emailed an NSERC Form 100 or CV for myself and each funded investigator included in the proposed project.
CWN Award Agreement / All funded investigators included in the proposed project have read the CWN Award Agreement template and will sign if awarded funding.
Letters of Support / I am submittingletters of support confirming partner participation or corroborating partner interest.
4. Project title
5. Project abstract
Provide an abstract for the proposed project.
(Maximum 150 words)
6. Description of the proposed project
Describe the proposed project, including how it willaddress the challenge outlined in the competition announcementof identifying the full breadth ofkey drivers and associated risks related to elements of municipal water management, how these risks are being addressed through current risk management practices, the relative significance and interrelationship of these various risks, and the risks and practices that would require consideration in an integrated risk approach for municipal water management.
(Maximum 2000 words)
7. Description of the project approach and work plan
Describe in detail the proposed approach and work plan for the project. The work plan should clearly indicate how your team proposes todetermine the range and nature of the various risk management approaches currently being applied that must be considered if a new framework is to be inclusive and practical, and provide an overview of the options for a risk management approach that could enable effective integration.This should include:details on theapproach and plan for convening a national consultation workshop that brings together and gathers feedback from the various communities addressing different elements of risk management, including academic and non-academic experts (municipalities, utilities, regulators, technology and service providers, and the finance and insurance sectors); a clear plan for how the information exchanged at the national consultation workshop will guide the development of and be included in the final report; a description of how the final report will achieve the project objectives; the proposed report format; details on how the report will be generated; and a clear timeline that lists milestones over the duration of the work (note required project deliverables described within the Competition Announcement). There should be sufficient detail to allow reviewers to assess the scientific rationale and merit of the proposed approach to the work. Provide references for any cited literature in section 14 of this form.
(Maximum 2000 words)
8. Relevance to end users and the decision-making context
Describe the relevance of the proposed project to the currentCanadian decision-making context, and demonstrate how well it is positioned to inform decision making for municipal water systems. Include any demonstrated interest in your proposed project from end-user groups, including proposed partners. (Maximum 750 words)
9. Proposed projectteam members
Describe the members of the proposed project team (including extended project partnerships) and indicate each team member’s anticipated role in the project.
Please distinguish between core project members for whom you are seeking funding through this process (funded investigators), and researchers and partners who would provide input but would be supported through “leveraged” or in-kind funding from other sources.To indicate overall capacity, you may list separately those likely to contribute to the projects in a more minor or advisory capacity. Note that students and trainees should also be listed separately and their roles may be described further in section 12.
Briefly list each team member’s area of expertise and outline their research excellence and qualifications for the proposed role in the project.
If additional rows are needed please contact Shannon Carto .
(Maximum 1.5 pages)
Core teammembers (funded investigators)
Name / Academic institution / Project role / Area of expertise/qualifications
Other researchers and partners (supported by other leveraged or in-kind funding)
Name / Organization / Project Role / Area of Expertise
Others taking part in the project in an advisory capacity
Name / Organization / Project Role / Area of Expertise
Students and trainees
Name / Organization / Project Role / Area of Expertise
10. Strength and excellence of the project team
Describe how the proposed team’sresearch excellence, establishedcompetence and experience, broad disciplinary composition, multi-institutional, and multi-regionalmakeup are well suited to address the issues adequately and achieve the required knowledge integration, as well as design and convene the national consultation workshop.
(Maximum750words)
11. Project management
Indicate how the project will ensure effective management, including a clear plan and the necessary capacity to:
  • administer and manage the various elements of the project, ensuring the project proceeds on time and on budget, and addresses key milestones;
  • ensure effective communication between the research team and project partners/advisors; and,
  • achieve appropriate integration that avoids silos.
(Maximum 500 words)
12. Development of students and trainees
Identify the role of students and trainees in the proposed project (if applicable) and summarize the anticipated nature of their contribution. Clearly identify any opportunities forstudents and trainees to gain unique cross-disciplinary training and experience partner interactions that will contribute to broadening the experience and capacity of those involved in the project.
(Maximum 250 words)
13. Budget
Outline the project budget and breakdown ofproposed use of CWN funds and any additional partner support you have identified.Describe how any complementary resources, funding or programs available to you will enhance the outcomes of this project or make them more achievable.Note: minimum allowable annual CWN funding project allocation per funded investigator, for administrative reasons, is $5,000.
(Maximum 500 words)
14. Cited references
Include only references cited in this proposal.
(No maximum)
15. Tables and figures
Include only tables and figures cited in this proposal. No descriptive text (other than titles and headings, etc.) will be accepted.
(Maximum 1 page)
Enter figures or tables here. /

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