What is the difference between a Research and Learning Application?

Research applications may focus on practical or academic career related research in Canada and/or its application.

Learning applications may focus on the development and/or implementation of career counselling related learning and development material in Canada. Method of delivery may be: short training courses, webinars, full program courses, training workbooks or manuals.

What is your Project Partnership Application Process?

Individuals or organizations seeking a partnership are invited to submit a brief (two pages maximum) Letter of Intent (LOI) with an outline of the project.

Letters of intent and proposals are reviewed regularly and are considered on basis of merit, degree of alignment with CERIC’s goals and availability of CERIC resources. 

If CERIC determines the project to be within its current guidelines, interests and resource priorities, the potential partner will be invited to submit a formal proposal.

Proposals are reviewed on an on going basis by CERIC’s committees. Committees make recommendations to the CERIC Board for consideration. The Board makes decisions around proposal acceptance. Board decisions are final.

How long is the review process?

The assessment and review process may take up to 16 weeks if no further details are required. If revisions or clarification are required, the process could take longer.  

What are the deadlines for submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) or a Project Partnership Application?

In the spirit of innovation, letters of intent and Project Partnership Applications are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis.

Can I submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Project Partnership Application in English or French?

Letters of intent as well as Project Partnership Applications may be submitted in English or French.

How will I know if my Project Partnership Application has been accepted or declined?

You will be contacted by e-mail or mail as to the status of your application. In the event that your application has been declined, you will also be notified as to the reason why your application was declined. 

What do you do with Project Partnership Applications that are declined?

We do not release or make public in any way, Project Partnership Applications that were not approved for support. CERIC keeps these applications on file for two years and then destroys them.  

Where can I access the Project Partnership Application Package?

You can download the current Project Partnership Application Packages via the CERIC website:

Academic and Practical Research Project Partnership Application Package:
http://www.ceric.ca/sites/all/themes/CERIC/pdf/R-PartnershipApp%20Package_E.pdf

Professional Development and Ongoing Learning Project Partnership Application Package:
http://www.ceric.ca/sites/all/themes/CERIC/pdf/L-PartnershipApp%20Package_E.pdf

The current versions of the Packages are dated: Rev. February 2008.

Do you have any guidelines around the level of support available for partnership projects?

Each Project Partnership Application is reviewed based upon its own merit. Therefore, there are no preset guidelines around support levels. We encourage you to be innovative and collaborative.

Are there any specific areas or themes that CERIC is interested in supporting?

From time to time, topical or thematic areas may be identified. However, we encourage applicants to submit  their Project Partnership Application based on need and impact.

The Practical and Academic Research Committee has identified the following priority areas:

• Career Practitioning with Social Impact
• Early Intervention
• Evaluation
• Intersection of Diversity and Work

The Ongoing Learning and Professional Development Committee has identified the following priority areas:

• New Emerging Career Development theories and Career Management models
• The impact of social media on how Career Practitioners are doing their work
• Entrepreneurial education and career development

What are your guidelines around Intellectual Property?

The rights of Intellectual Property can be shared and are negotiated on a project by project basis.

What is the policy around Administrative Fees & In-Kind Costs?

All costs must be detailed including administrative and in-kind costs. In-kind contributions are encouraged. Projects will be assessed on a case by case basis. Researchers are encouraged to be collaborative.

Is there someone I can call if I need clarification/assistance with my Project Partnership Application?

Yes. You can contact Riz Ibrahim, General Manager, who can assist you with your queries.

Where do I send the Letter of Intent and Project Partnership Application?

Please address all letters of intent, proposals and questions to: 

Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling

18 Spadina Road, Suite 200
Toronto ON  M5R 2S7
Phone: 416-929-2510
Fax: 416-923-2536 

Please send a master copy of your Proposal by mail, and the core of your proposal by e-mail. Hard copies of Letters of Support are acceptable though scanned and/or email submissions are preferred. Please send to admin@ceric.ca.