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Convergent Research Themes (CRT) Program
CDSI's CRT Program provides funding for convergent research—areas where research fields have the potential to overlap and expand in new and innovative ways—where computational and data systems are central.
Overview
Exploratory Phase
Supports teams starting new collaborations who are in the initial stages of exploring a convergent theme. Emphasis is on encouraging and empowering new, unconventional, cross-disciplinary conversations to determine potential collaborative research directions and their feasibility.
The Exploratory Phase stream is eligible for up to $10,000 in funding.
Proof of Concept
Supports well-established, multidisciplinary teams working in a well-defined convergent theme to take their ideas to the next stage. Emphasis is on implementing a short program with a set of deliverables demonstrating the potential for a long-term research program.
The Proof of Concept stream is eligible for up to $20,000 in funding.
Selection Criteria
Only complete proposal packages submitted by the full application deadline will be reviewed.
Applications are evaluated based on:
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A clear demonstration of the CRT program objectives, including
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the convergent nature of the research
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engaging computing, data, and systems at the core of the proposed research
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through a multi-domain team
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The quality, novelty, and feasibility of the research idea, convergent approach, and associated mechanisms
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A high potential for an evolution into further collaborations and future impact through next steps
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Team composition, both in terms of domains necessary to address identified challenges and diversity and inclusion
Apply for the CRT Program
Exploratory Phase
For teams starting new collaborations in the initial stages of exploring a convergent theme
Proof of Concept
Aimed at well-formed teams building initial proof of concept around a well-defined convergent theme.
