KTT Funding Program

• Maximum project value: $150,000; Maximum project duration: Three (3) years; Maximum annual budget: $50,000.
• KTT-R Funding supports research projects that advance the science of knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) in Ontario’s agri-food and rural sectors. KTT-R projects must contribute to the scholarship of KTT by developing or assessing activities and/or approaches that support future evidence-informed KTT practice. Research projects advance the science of KTT by identifying and evaluating methods designed to enhance and accelerate the impact of research.

View the KTT-R Program Guide.

• Maximum project value: $50,000;
• Maximum project duration: Two (2) years.

KTT-M Funding supports the delivery of activities, products or services that drive knowledge into action and get research into practice for the benefit of Ontario and Ontarians. These activities include synthesis, exchange, engagement, dissemination, dialogue, collaboration and brokering between researchers and research users. KTT-M funding may be used to support projects that build collaborations, networks and capacity that move knowledge into use and encourage investment and engagement in research that supports Ontario’s agri-food sector and/or rural communities.

This year, under the KTT Mobilization stream, applications will be accepted under two themes:

• KTT Mobilization – Activities, Products and Services; and
• KTT Mobilization – Nodes.

The KTT-M-Activities, Products and Services theme supports projects that advance the exchange, translation, dissemination and application of research knowledge through activities, resources, tools, events, services or other approaches that help move knowledge into practice.

The KTT-M Nodes theme supports new and existing knowledge hubs or networks that bring together researchers, partners and end users around a shared area of interest. These projects should help connect research, expertise and evidence with the people and organizations that can use it.

Applicants will select one of these themes in the application. Both themes are part of the KTT-M stream and are subject to the same overall program objectives, eligibility requirements, budget limits and review process.

The KTT-M Nodes theme is not a new funding stream or an expansion of KTT-M eligibility. Node-style work – such as building and sustaining knowledge hubs, networks and communities of practice – has always been eligible under KTT-M. The Nodes theme has been added to emphasize the importance of this work and help better connect knowledge networks with Alliance KTT activities and programming.

Please note: Successful Node projects are required to maintain an ongoing working connection with Alliance KTT program staff in the Office of Research, Agri-Food Partnership. Office of Research staff will organize semi-annual meetings with funded Node projects to support coordination, identify opportunities for collaboration, and help amplify node activities through broader Alliance KTT programming. The goal is to support a more connected KTT ecosystem for the benefit of Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities.

View the KTT-M Program Guide.

• Maximum project value: $5,000; Maximum project duration: One (1) year.
  • KTT-I applications are accepted on an ongoing basis as funds are available; applications can be submitted at any time.
• KTT-I Funding provides up to $5,000 for an activity or product that translates and transfers research that benefits Ontario’s agri-food sector or rural communities, including pre-research engagement and partnership activities. Applications for KTT-I are accepted on an on-going basis.

View the KTT-I Program Guide.

In order to be reimbursed for project expenses, you must complete the KTT-I Expense Reimbursement Form. Please use this form to submit all KTT-I project expenses in one submission whenever possible. If needed, you may submit a partial claim and remaining expenses should be submitted later using a new form.

The Alliance Research Program uses the Research Management System (RMS) for receiving and adjudicating research proposals.

If you have not used the RMS since October 2019, select “Forgot Password” on the RMS login page and enter your uoguelph.ca email address. Please contact rescoord@uoguelph.ca if you experience any difficulties logging in.

University of Guelph faculty members are eligible to be the Lead Applicant and/or a Co-Applicant on KTT Funding project. Adjunct faculty members may also apply if they are eligible to hold research funding at the University of Guelph and are not employed by or have a financial interest in any of the collaborating organizations or co-funders. Consult the program guide for more details.

Applicants must be fully compliant with all reporting requirements prior to a new proposal being reviewed under any Alliance Research Program.

• Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Program Guide – Research Stream
• Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Program Guide – Mobilization Stream
• Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Program Guide – Initiatives Stream
• KTT-I Expense Reimbursement Form
• Budget Template for Alliance KTT Funding Applications
• Sub-Award and CRA Budget Template