PromoScience
Selection criteria
The following table describes the criteria that the selection committee will use to evaluate each submission. Note that your submission must clearly demonstrate how your proposal meets each criterion. It is highly recommended that you address all indicators and provide all relevant requested evidence in your application. New organizations/pilot programs must include strong evidence of the feasibility and anticipated impact of the activities through support letters and/or data from similar successful programs.
In your application, use the criteria and indicators as headings and subheadings to structure your proposal.
NSERC is committed to promoting the integration of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in its practices. As a result, EDI considerations have been integrated into the selection criteria and are outlined in the table below.
Additionally, the following elements are important to consider when developing targeted programming for Indigenous youth, and should be discussed, as appropriate, in the proposal:
- Establish meaningful engagement with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or other Indigenous Peoples, nations, communities, societies or individuals.
- Ensure the programming aligns with and responds to the goals and needs of the Indigenous communities involved.
- Promote the participation of community members and foster a culturally safe, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment.
- Integrate and respect Indigenous ways of knowing throughout the programming.
- Engage and recognize the role of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and/or Knowledge Holders, and ensure appropriate remuneration for their contributions.
For additional guidance on NSERC’s expectations, read the CCI guide for research involving Indigenous Peoples and communities.
Criterion – Excellence of the organization (30%)
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Ability of the organization and its collaborators to deliver the proposed program(s) successfully |
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Continuity of the organization |
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Communication |
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Financial status (not included in five-page limit) |
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Criterion – Quality of the program (30%)
Indicator | Evidence to be provided in the application |
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Program objectives |
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Program content |
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Criterion – Impact and reach (40%)
Indicator | Evidence to be provided in the application |
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Impact of program(s) on audience |
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Impact of PromoScience funding |
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Audience |
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Focus on underrepresented groups (include evidence relevant to your strategy) |
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