This message contains important information about research operations.

Please refer to the COVID-19 Response: Guidance for Researchers website for updates.

Dear colleagues, 

As you may be aware, on May 15, 2020 the federal government announced the Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF), with a total budget of $450M.

If you receive non-governmental funds and have staff who have worked or will work any days between March 15 and August 29, 2020, you may be eligible to receive CRCEF funding.

Eligibility for this funding will be determined based on the extent to which research activities linked to non-governmental funding have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

If you wish to apply, you must do so by July 24, 2020.

Any reduced productivity or interruptions to employment (complete or partial) are considered negative impacts, including: restriction of campus workspaces, suspension of funding, absences to care for family, lack of access to research participants, increased risk related to COVID-19 etc.

Negative impacts present in varied ways within our diverse campus community, and all situations should be considered equally. All research activities that meet the eligibility requirements, including alternative research activities or approaches, should be considered.

If you have staff that have been laid off or furloughed as a result of COVID-19, funding through this program can be accessed to cover costs of re-establishing employment at any time between March 15 and August 29, 2020.

Timeline: 
University of Calgary faculty members should complete the Stage 1 intake form if they believe they are eligible for this program. Timelines for this program are extremely short, and we want to ensure all those who are eligible can access this funding.

Intake forms must be completed by July 24, 2020.

A committee appointed by the Office of the Vice-President (Research) will undertake an accelerated review process. Principles of equity, diversity and inclusion will be followed in all stages to prevent systemic barriers from impeding access to funds sought by equity-seeking groups. This is a people-centric program, and we are committed to ensuring our community is supported in an equitable way.

It is important that all who are eligible are able to access this funding. We recognize timelines are short, so we appreciate your responsiveness. Please review eligibility requirements and complete your intake form on the CRCEF webpage.

Please contact Marjorie Moreau, Director of Operations, Office of the Vice-President (Research) at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Dr. William Ghali
Vice-President (Research) 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As an inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of our entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by equity-seeking groups in our society, and we strive to support all individuals in achieving academic and professional success.

In managing the CRCEF funds, we commit to fully comply with the program’s equity, diversity and inclusion decision-making and allocation requirements. Equity-seeking groups include, but are not limited to, women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons from LGBTQ2+ communities.