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<div class=Section1>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>(français ci-dessous)<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>T</span></strong><strong><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>he MITACS Network of Centres of
Excellence hereby solicits proposals for scientific events in areas of
significant industrial, economic or social impact on Canada.</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>MITACS has funding
available for the following scientific events:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Hot
Topic Events:</span></strong> networking or training events in any
academic discipline that: <o:p></o:p></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1'>Target a provincial priority area; <br>
and/or <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1'>Provide opportunities for academics to
interact with the non-academic sector or with other disciplines with whom
they do not normally interact.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
</ol>
<p style='margin-left:36.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Since
they are subject to the availability of provincial funding, Hot Topic Events
must take place in BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland, or PEI. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start=2 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Mathematical
Sciences Networking Events:</span></strong> workshops, conferences,
roundtables or other similar events that have a significant connection
with MITACS-NCE theme areas or projects and <o:p></o:p></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1'>Involve applications of mathematical
sciences to problems with major economic or societal impact; <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1'>Leverage significant participation from
non-academic organizations.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Mathematical
Sciences Student Training Events:</span></strong> summer schools,
tutorials, workshops, short courses or other similar events that provide
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with technical training that
augment their normal program of study.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We are particularly
interested in events with significant graduate student participation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Joint funding applications
with other organizations are welcome, although the proposal must indicate
clearly all confirmed or potential sponsors and their level of financial
support. Proposals should be submitted to MITACS at the same time as to
other organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>DEADLINES<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>MITACS accepts networking
proposals three times annually, on January 15, April 30, and September 10.
Proposers are *strongly* encouraged to discuss their ideas with the MITACS
Director of Programs (<a href="mailto:programs@mitacs.ca">programs@mitacs.ca</a>)
as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks prior to submitting a
proposal. MITACS may also consider proposals submitted outside these deadlines,
as funding permits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Applicants are also
encouraged to allow sufficient time between proposal submission and the date of
the event. Note that the decision process typically takes 6-8 weeks following
the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>PROPOSAL
SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal>Proposals can be submitted by e-mail to <a
href="mailto:events@mitacs.ca">events@mitacs.ca</a> in plain text, Microsoft
Word, or PDF format. A confirmation of proposal submission will be sent within
one week of the original submission. Please note that applicants must be faculty
members eligible to hold Tri-Council funding at Canadian institutions. <span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>EVALUATION
PROCEDURE<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>All proposals are initially
reviewed by the MITACS Head Office to ensure that they satisfy submission
format guidelines (see below) and lie within the MITACS mandate. Applicants may
be contacted at this point for further information or clarification.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Proposals which meet these
guidelines will undergo external scientific review. Final decisions will be
communicated within two months.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>PROPOSAL
FORMAT<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>All of sections 1-14 below
are required. Incomplete proposals will be returned. Please consult the <em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/CMS/asset/143_2009-3-10-8-49-59_Guidelines%20for%20Applicants%20and%20Organizers%20of%20MITACS%20Scientific%20Events.pdf">Guide
for Applicants and Organizers of MITACS Scientific Events </a></span></em>for
allowable costs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Title of event <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Theme (required for events related to MITACS-NCE)
<o:p></o:p></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000015&pid=75"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Biomedical & Health </span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000018&pid=78"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Communication, Networks
& Security </span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000016&pid=76"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Environment & Natural
Resources</span></a> <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000017&pid=77"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Information Processing </span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000019&pid=79"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Risk & Finance</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>Other<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Proposed dates (start date and end date0 <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Location (city and province) <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Type of activity (conference & workshop, seminar
series, student training, industry event). Applicant can list two types
per event. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Organizing Committee (names, affiliations,
complete contact information). Identify the primary contact <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Executive summary of scientific and other
objectives in lay terms (max. 100 words) which may appear in public
announcements <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Other details of the scientific objectives,
including: <o:p></o:p></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>intended audience <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>history or background of the proposed topic
<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
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if relevant <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>possible future directions<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Relevance to MITACS and/or provincial priorities <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Participants (tentative list of invited speakers
and participants including affiliations) <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Budget, itemizing <o:p></o:p></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>Income statement that lists all funding
either requested or already obtained <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>Expense statement listing major anticipated
expenses <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo2'>Total amount being requested of MITACS <o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Other sources of financial support, including the
amount requested or committed <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Organizational services being requested of MITACS
(see below) <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'>Letters of support from the home institution
and/or partner organizations (strongly encouraged) <o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ORGANIZATIONAL
SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal>Applicants are also encouraged to request in-kind organizational
support from MITACS. Available services include: <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Design and maintenance of the event website,
including an on-line speaker abstract submission system; <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Access to the MITACS event registration system.
This system allows for the creation and maintenance of a registration
database, credit card processing, issuing of registration receipts,
production of delegate badges, and generation of event statistics; <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Budget management, including review of suppliers
and venue charges, monitoring of incoming invoices, and processing of
travel claims; and <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Event promotion as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>If any such services are
being requested of MITACS, then this should be clearly indicated in the
proposal under item 13.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><strong><span lang=FR-CA
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Le Réseau de centres d’excellence
MITACS sollicite par la présente des propositions d’événements scientifiques
dans des secteurs présentant d’importantes retombées industrielles, économiques
ou sociales pour le Canada.</span></strong><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>MITACS propose du
financement pour les activités scientifiques suivantes :<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><strong><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Événements
d’actualité :</span></strong><span lang=FR> activités de réseautage ou de
formation, toutes disciplines universitaires confondues, qui : <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span lang=FR>ciblent un domaine provincial
prioritaire; <br>
et/ou <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span lang=FR>offrent la possibilité aux
membres de milieu universitaire d’interagir avec les intervenants
extrascolaires ou d’autres disciplines avec qui ils ne dialoguent pas
habituellement.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:36.0pt'><span lang=FR><br>
Étant assujettis à la disponibilité du financement provincial, les événements
d’actualité doivent se dérouler en Colombie-Britannique, en Saskatchewan, au
Manitoba, en Ontario, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador ou à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start=2 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><strong><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Activités
de réseautage en sciences mathématiques :</span></strong><span lang=FR>
ateliers, conférences, tables rondes ou autres activités similaires
présentant un lien important avec les projets ou domaines thématiques du
RCE MITACS et qui : <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span lang=FR>comportent l’application des
sciences mathématiques aux problèmes ayant des retombées majeures sur les
plans économique ou social; <br>
ou <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span lang=FR>tirent parti de la
participation inestimable des organismes extrascolaires.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><strong><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Activités
de formation des étudiants en sciences mathématiques :</span></strong><span
lang=FR> cours d’été, didacticiels, ateliers, cours abrégés ou autres
activités similaires qui offrent aux étudiants diplômés et aux boursiers
postdoctoraux une formation technique s’ajoutant à leur programme d’études
normal.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Nous nous
intéressons particulièrement aux activités qui demandent la participation de
nombreux étudiants diplômés. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Nous acceptons les
demandes de financement conjoint avec d’autres organismes. La proposition doit
alors indiquer clairement tous les commanditaires éventuels et confirmés et le
niveau de soutien financier. Les propositions doivent être soumises a MITACS en
même temps que les autres organismes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>DATES D’ÉCHÉANCE<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>MITACS accepte les
propositions de réseautage trois fois par an, le 15 janvier, le 30 avril et le
10 septembre. Nous encourageons *vivement* les candidats à discuter de leurs
idées avec le directeur des programmes de MITACS (</span><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:programs@mitacs.ca"><span
lang=FR>programs@mitacs.ca</span></a></span><span lang=FR style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>) le plus tôt possible, de préférence au moins trois
semaines avec de soumettre leur proposition. MITACS peut aussi étudier les
propositions soumises en dehors de ces dates d’échéance si le financement le
permet. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Les candidats sont
également invités à prévoir un délai suffisant entre la soumission de la
proposition et la date de l’événement. Le processus décisionnel prend
habituellement de six à huit semaines suivant la date d’échéance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>SOUMISSIONS
DES PROPOSITIONS<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Les propositions
peuvent être soumises par courriel </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:events@mitacs.ca"><span lang=FR>events@mitacs.ca</span></a></span><span
lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> en format texte brut,
Microsoft Word ou PDF. Nous envoyons une confirmation de la soumission de la
proposition dans un délai d’une semaine suivant sa réception. Les candidats
doivent faire partie du corps enseignant et être admissibles à détenir le
financement des trois conseils dans les établissements canadiens. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>PROCÉDURE
D’ÉVALUATION <o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Toutes les
propositions font l’objet d’un premier examen par les employés du siège social
de MITACS pour vérifier si elles respectent bien les directives sur le format
(voir ci-dessous) et entrent dans le cadre du mandat de MITACS. À cette étape,
les candidats peuvent être contactés pour obtenir des clarifications ou de plus
amples renseignements. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Les propositions
qui respectent ces directives sont ensuite soumises à un examen scientifique
externe. Les décisions définitives sont communiquées aux candidats dans un
délai de deux mois. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>FORMAT DE
LA PROPOSITION<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Toutes les sections
1 à 14 ci-dessous sont obligatoires. Les propositions incomplètes seront
renvoyées à l’expéditeur. Veuillez consulter les </span><em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/CMS/asset/143_2009-3-10-9-38-28_Guidelines%20for%20Applicants%20and%20Organizers%20of%20MITACS%20Scientific%20Events_FR.pdf"><span
lang=FR>Directives pour les candidats et les organisateurs d’événements
scientifiques de MITACS</span></a></span></em><span lang=FR style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'> pour connaître les coûts admissibles. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'>Intitulé de l’activité <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Thème (obligatoire pour les
activités se rapportant au RCE MITACS) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000015&pid=75&lang=fr"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Secteur biomédical et santé
</span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000018&pid=78&lang=fr"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Réseaux de communication et
sécurité</span></a> <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000016&pid=76&lang=fr"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Environnement et ressources
naturelles</span></a> <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000017&pid=77&lang=fr"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Traitement de l’information
</span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000019&pid=79&lang=fr"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Risque et finance </span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'>Autre<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Dates proposées (date de début et
date de fin) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Lieu de l’événement (ville et
province) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Type d’activité (le candidat peut
indiquer deux types d’activité par événement) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Comité organisateur (noms,
affiliations, coordonnées complètes). </span>Indiquer la personne
ressource principale <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Sommaire des objectifs
scientifiques et autres en langage profane (pas plus de 100 mots)
susceptible d’apparaître dans des annonces publiques <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Autres renseignements sur les objectifs
scientifiques, notamment : <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'>public visé <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span lang=FR>histoire ou contexte du sujet
proposé <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'>progrès récents <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span lang=FR>objectifs de réseautage, de
formation ou d’accès <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span lang=FR>participation de la
communauté extrascolaire, le cas échéant <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'>orientations futures possible<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Pertinence pour MITACS et/ou
domaine provincial prioritaire <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Participants (liste provisoire de
conférenciers et de participants en précisant leurs affiliations) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'>Budget, en détaillant : <o:p></o:p></li>
<ul type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span lang=FR>l’état des revenus indiquant
tous les financements faisant l’objet d’une demande ou déjà obtenus <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span lang=FR>l’état des dépenses énumérant
les principales dépenses prévues <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span lang=FR>le montant total demandé à
MITACS<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Autres sources de soutien
financier, y compris le montant demandé ou engagé <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Services organisationnels demandés
à MITACS (voir ci-dessous) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span lang=FR>Lettres d’appui provenant de
l’établissement d’attache ou des organismes partenaires, ou des deux
(fortement recommandé) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>SERVICES
ORGANISATIONNELS <o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Les candidats sont
également invités à demander un soutien organisationnel en nature à MITACS, parmi
les services suivants :<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'><span lang=FR>conception et maintenance du site
Web de l’événement, dont un système de soumission en ligne des résumés des
conférenciers; <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'><span lang=FR>accès au système d’inscription aux
événements de MITACS. Ce système permet la création et la maintenance
d’une base de données des inscriptions, le traitement des cartes de
crédit, l’émission des reçus d’inscription, la production d’insignes de
délégués, et la génération des statistiques de l’événement; <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'><span lang=FR>gestion du budget, notamment
l’examen des fournisseurs et des frais inhérents au lieu, le contrôle des
factures reçues, le traitement des demandes de remboursement des frais de
déplacement; et <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'><span lang=FR>promotion de l’événement, au
besoin.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span lang=FR style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Si vous demandez
l’un de ces services à MITACS, vous devez l’indiquer clairement dans la
proposition à la section 13.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Jo-Anne Rockwood<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Manager, Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>MITACS Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>TASC 2, Room 9904<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Simon Fraser University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>8888 University Drive<br>
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Ph: 778.782.3711<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fax: 778.782.6657<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Email: <a
href="mailto:jrockwood@mitacs.ca">jrockwood@mitacs.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Web: <a
href="http://www.mitacs.ca">www.mitacs.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Web: <a
href="http://www.mitacsaccelerate.ca">www.mitacsaccelerate.ca</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Making research count / La
recherche, ça compte</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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