The purpose of the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) is to encourage members of the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) to advance the Faculty’s strategic goals outlined in its strategic plan, Building the Future: 2021-2026. The SIF will invest up to $1M per year to support new and innovative projects that result in impactful and sustainable outcomes.
The 2024 competition is now OPEN. Proposal Submission Deadline: September 09, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM.
Please visit the FoM Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) webpage to view full details about the program.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to participate in the competition, the following requirements apply:
Leads and co-leads must either hold an appointment or be employed by the UBC Faculty of Medicine.Each project can have up to two project leads, who will be referred to as co-leads.Learners, post-doctoral fellows, and external stakeholders are only eligible to serve as project team members.Individuals can only submit one application per competition as a project lead or co-lead. However, individuals may participate as team members in multiple proposed projects.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
For an application to be considered eligible, the proposed investment must meet the following minimum requirements:
Investments must be one-time or term-limited, and not recurring. In other words, investments must be used to fund specific projects rather than ongoing operational needs.Investments must not be allocated towards independent research projects that otherwise would be eligible for external research funding (e.g., CIHR).Investments must not be allocated towards building a curriculum for a new course or program that otherwise would be covered through future tuition or course fees. These costs are considered operating expenses.Investments must not be directed toward projects that primarily focus on clinical care delivery or clinical care system improvements as these types of projects fall outside of the Faculty of Medicine’s teaching and research mandate.SPACE, IT AND INDIGENOUS CONSULTATION(S) (if applicable)
For projects involving space or digital technology requirements, or projects focusing on Indigenous objectives, applicants must engage in consultation and obtain approval. These consultations should be initiated at least three weeks before the application deadline.
For detailed consultation instructions, please refer to the Space, IT and Indigenous consultation(s) section on the SIF webpage.
Questions? If you have any questions about the SIF program, please contact fom.strategicplan@ubc.ca.
PRIVACY NOTIFICATION
When you submit a Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) application, UBC collects personal information from you, such as your name and contact information. UBC collects this information under the authority of section 26(c) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be shared with the SIF program administration and adjudication panel solely for the purpose of reviewing your application. Sharing your information may also result in your personal information being processed and stored outside of Canada. All records will be stored in accordance with applicable UBC retention schedules. Should you have any questions or concerns about the collection or use of this information, please contact fom.strategicplan@ubc.ca.
Faculty of Medicine Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)
The purpose of the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) is to encourage members of the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) to advance the Faculty’s strategic goals outlined in its strategic plan, Building the Future: 2021-2026. The SIF will invest up to $1M per year to support new and innovative projects that result in impactful and sustainable outcomes.
The 2024 competition is now OPEN. Proposal Submission Deadline: September 09, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM.
Please visit the FoM Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) webpage to view full details about the program.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to participate in the competition, the following requirements apply:
Leads and co-leads must either hold an appointment or be employed by the UBC Faculty of Medicine.Each project can have up to two project leads, who will be referred to as co-leads.Learners, post-doctoral fellows, and external stakeholders are only eligible to serve as project team members.Individuals can only submit one application per competition as a project lead or co-lead. However, individuals may participate as team members in multiple proposed projects.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
For an application to be considered eligible, the proposed investment must meet the following minimum requirements:
Investments must be one-time or term-limited, and not recurring. In other words, investments must be used to fund specific projects rather than ongoing operational needs.Investments must not be allocated towards independent research projects that otherwise would be eligible for external research funding (e.g., CIHR).Investments must not be allocated towards building a curriculum for a new course or program that otherwise would be covered through future tuition or course fees. These costs are considered operating expenses.Investments must not be directed toward projects that primarily focus on clinical care delivery or clinical care system improvements as these types of projects fall outside of the Faculty of Medicine’s teaching and research mandate.SPACE, IT AND INDIGENOUS CONSULTATION(S) (if applicable)
For projects involving space or digital technology requirements, or projects focusing on Indigenous objectives, applicants must engage in consultation and obtain approval. These consultations should be initiated at least three weeks before the application deadline.
For detailed consultation instructions, please refer to the Space, IT and Indigenous consultation(s) section on the SIF webpage.
Questions? If you have any questions about the SIF program, please contact fom.strategicplan@ubc.ca.
PRIVACY NOTIFICATION
When you submit a Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) application, UBC collects personal information from you, such as your name and contact information. UBC collects this information under the authority of section 26(c) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be shared with the SIF program administration and adjudication panel solely for the purpose of reviewing your application. Sharing your information may also result in your personal information being processed and stored outside of Canada. All records will be stored in accordance with applicable UBC retention schedules. Should you have any questions or concerns about the collection or use of this information, please contact fom.strategicplan@ubc.ca.