Research & Innovation Services

The Research Proposal form is required for all internal external grants.

1. log in to the Bridge with your regular ID and password
2. From the menu, choose "Research Services"
3. Choose "Internal Research Grants application" form
4. Fill out all applicable fields.  Fields highlighted with a red * are mandatory.
5. Attach the following documents electronically to the form:
   • complete copy of the grant
   •  budget justification
   • CV's (if applicable)
     • Attachments can be in Word or PDF format.  Avoid attaching image files.
6. Once the form is complete, click the "Submit" button

Your application has now been sent to your Department Chair and/or Dean for approval. Once your Department Chair/Dean has reviewed the form it will be forwarded to the Vice-President (Research).  No hard copy of this form is required.

BY SUBMITTING THIS FORM YOU ARE PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.

What do the electronic signatures required on the External Research Form indicate?

Principal Investigator - the signature indicates acceptance of academic, professional, scientific and technical responsibility for the project.  In addition, it represents an undertaking to observe sponsor and University policies and regulations as well as any special award conditions.

Department Chair and/or Dean - the signature indicates that the Department/Faculty is willing to accommodate the project, that required facilities and services are available, that funding is available for any required renovations and that the applicant meets known University and sponsor eligibility requirements.  It also represents general acceptance of expressed or implied time commitments, including willingness to recommend leave or other special arrangements as specified in the application.

Vice-President (Research) - the signature indicates that the University is willing to administer funds received for the project in accordance with University and funding agency requirements.