Sponsor

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) 

Program

Egg Farmers of Canada is dedicated to supporting researchers and industry experts who conduct proactive research across a range of priorities.

Their research priority areas include:

• Environment and sustainability
• End of flock management
• Innovative uses of eggs
• Animal care science
• Food safety
• Human nutrition and health
• Bird nutrition and health
• Public policy and economics
• Research gaps identified by the Code of Practice [1]

Call for Letters of Intent

EFC invites researchers to complete and submit their funding application form during their call for letters of intent. To be considered for funding, research projects must align with EFC's research priorities, have a practical application within the industry, and the principal investigator must also work full-time in a Canadian institution or organization.

Download their fact sheet [2] and applicant information package [3] for more information about EFC's research funding program and how to apply.

For More Information

Please visit EFC's website [4] for additional program-specific information and application resources.

Description

Egg Farmers of Canada’s comprehensive research program supports a variety of initiatives to foster innovation within our industry. Their ongoing research efforts allows them to provide up-to-date information to farmers and consumers alike, strengthen their processes with evidence-based research and nurture the next generation of researchers and industry experts.

Eligibility

The principal investigator (PI) must work full-time at a Canadian institution or organization. There are no specifications or requirements regarding the faculty or academic status of the PI. The PI, co-investigators and/or collaborators for each research project will be evaluated holistically to assess the strength of the research team and the expertise each member brings to the project.

Funding Availability

Currently, there is no minimum or maximum limit to the amount of funds a PI can request for a research project. Total amount of funds requested is taken into consideration along with other important criteria, including alignment of the project with EFC’s research priorities and their practical application to the industry and consumers. EFC reserves the right to fund all projects in part. Project proposals with other funding sources will be given priority consideration.

Indirect Costs

25%