Sponsor
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB)
Program
Description
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has an open call for proposals to write a peer-reviewed journal publication pertaining to the environmental results of the NBSA update. The work is being completed by Groupe AGECO and a draft manuscript will be provided with methodology to work from. The final report will include a comprehensive update of the environmental and land use impact of beef production in Canada, including comparisons to the 2016 NBSA.
Any individual or organization, from Canada or elsewhere, with an established research and publication record is eligible to apply. Proposals will outline how the project purpose and objectives will be met.
There is no formal application form. Your proposal must contain the following:
- Project milestones
- Timeline of completion of milestones
- Budget (Max budget is $50,000)
Requirements
- Report regional (East vs. West) analyses within the national study where possible;
- Provide comparisons to the 2016 assessment where possible;
- Publication should be unbiased and neutral in tone.
The successful candidate will work with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s Science Advisory Committee that oversees the NBSA and Groupe AGECO between April 1, 2022 and March 30, 2023 to complete the work. Candidate will have access to preliminary results starting April 2022. The manuscript must be submitted to a peer review journal by March 30, 2023. Final approval will be made no later than March 31, 2022.
Indirect Costs
15%
Special Notes
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research web-page.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
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Internal Deadline | Please submit your proposal, along with an OR-5 Form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Proposals must be submitted to CRSB by applicant no later than February 25, 2022 to Brenna Grant at projects@crsb.ca.
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