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Infrastructure Program Glossary
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Academic A member of the teaching or research staff of a college, university or other degree-granting entity. Academic Organization Information captured in the CCV that refers to universities, colleges and other degree-granting entities. Administrative Personnel Persons who provide clerical and administrative support. Examples of the type of work performed by administrative personnel include, but are not limited to:
A term used previously for a member of a research team seeking or receiving an MSFHR Infrastructure Award. An Associated Health Researcher (AHR) is a researcher who does not meet the definition for a Qualified Health Researcher (QHR, see below), but who participates in the research activities of a Team or Research Unit. AHRs may include, for example, researchers outside of British Columbia, and researchers with expertise in related but tangential research areas. Annual Progress Report A document submitted by the Award Recipient to MSFHR regarding the use of award funds and associated activities and accomplishments. This report along with a financial statement of award expenditures is submitted on an annual basis for the duration of the Award as part of MSFHR's ongoing monitoring and accountability procedures. A reporting template is provided by MSFHR. Applicant An individual or group of people who submits an Application for Funding to an MSFHR competition. Application for Funding A document submitted by the Applicant to MSFHR in order to apply for funding. An application template is provided by MSFHR. Application for Renewal A document submitted by the Applicant to MSFHR in order to apply for continued infrastructure support beyond the term of a first infrastructure award. An application template is provided by MSFHR. Application Guidelines Information and procedures set forth by MSFHR for use by an Applicant to complete an Application for Funding. Award The provision of funds to an Award Recipient by MSFHR, based on an approved application and budget. Award Extension The extension of an award's duration, usually at the same funding level (pro-rated as appropriate). Award Recipient An Applicant who is successful in the peer review process, has been approved to receive MSFHR funding and has signed and returned the Conditions of Award to MSFHR. Award Term Duration of the Award. Back to Top B Business Plan A document that summarizes the operational and financial objectives of the entity and contains the detailed plans and budgets showing how the objectives are to be realized. It captures the vision, current status, expected needs, defined markets, and projected results of the entity. Back to Top C Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) (www.innovation.ca) A granting agency which funds physical research infrastructure for the purpose of strengthening the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (www.cihr.ca) The major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada. Co-Leader of a Network or Platform A person who is BC-based and has shared responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of a funded network or platform. The joint Co-leaders of a network or platform also share overall responsibility for the application submitted to MSFHR under their names, and subsequent reporting and accountability where an MSFHR award is granted. Common CV (www.commoncv.net) A web based tool that allows researchers to manage their Curriculum Vitae (CV) data in a single repository and to generate versions of their CVs for submission to member organizations as per members' specific requirements. Common CV (MSFHR abbreviated version) A condensed printable version of the Common CV that captures the curriculum vitae information required for the submission of an MSFHR team infrastructure application. Common Indicator A performance indicator that is used by multiple reporting units (teams, networks, platforms, etc) to describe progress towards the achievement of a shared objective. Common indicators are often supplemented by indicators specific to the needs of individual reporting units. In addition to describing performance, common indicators often provide a measure of public accountability. See also "Performance Indicator". Conditions of Award (COA) Terms and conditions specified in writing to the Award Recipient regarding the award, ensuing changes, and reporting and other responsibilities. COA are issued at the commencement of the award, and may be revised subsequently. Conflicts of Interest (COI) COI include any circumstance where activities or situations place the Award Recipient in a real, perceived or potential position where the individual's judgments and actions in relation to the MSFHR funded program are, or could be, affected by personal, institutional or other interests. Contact Person An individual who is identified by the Applicant as the person with whom MSFHR conducts all correspondence regarding the Application for Funding. Canada Research Chairs (CRC)(www.chairs.gc.ca) A salary award program that stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries for research and development. There are two types of Canada Research Chair:
An individual who is involved in determining policy and/or administers a program. Back to Top E Eligibility Criteria Conditions and requirements that must be met by the Applicant in order to submit an Application for Funding. External Funding Monies from sources other than MSFHR that may be received by the Applicant. They can include earned income, partnerships, alliances, contracts for service, co-operative arrangements, in-kind contributions, and/or alternative financing. External Review Panel A group of experts from outside of British Columbia who assesses MSFHR programs or Applications for Funding. See also "External Reviewer". External Reviewer A person with relevant expertise from outside of British Columbia who participates in reviewing an MSFHR program and/or Applications for Funding. See also "External Review Panel". Back to Top F Final Report A document submitted by the Award Recipient to MSFHR regarding the use of award funds and associated activities and accomplishments during the specified period of the award. This report is submitted at the end of the award term, along with a financial statement of award expenditures, as part of MSFHR's ongoing monitoring and accountability procedures. A reporting template is provided by MSFHR. Financial Administrator A person who is trained and hired for the purpose of providing fiscal, policy, and internal control management of all funds. Full Time Equivalent (FTE) A measure used to quantify salaried staff positions. The unit of measure (1.0) is equal to one full-time, annual-salaried position, and is represented as 1.0 FTE. A part-time position is represented as a proportion of 1.0. Back to Top G Genome BC (www.genomebc.ca/) A provincial research organization that invests in and manages large-scale genomics and proteomics research projects and science and technology platforms focused on areas of strategic importance such as human health, forestry, fisheries, ethics, agriculture, and the environment. Governance Oversight Committee (GOC) An independent committee, that supports the governance of an MSFHR-funded network or platform. The GOC's primary roles include overseeing, at a high level, the strategic goals of the network or platform and the alignment of MSFHR award funds in support of those goals, monitoring progress against stated performance measures, and evaluating the leadership of the network or platform. The establishment of a GOC is a requirement of all Networking Program awards. Grant Facilitator A person with expertise in grant development, writing, guidelines and/or policies who assists researchers submitting funding applications to granting agencies. Back to Top H Health Authorities (www.health.gov.bc.ca/socsec/) Six provincially mandated bodies which coordinate, plan and govern health care services regionally across British Columbia. Health Services and Policy Research Support Network (HSPRSN) A government-funded project administered by MSFHR to support excellent health services and policy research and knowledge translation activities that inform the development, implementation, assessment and refinement of current and future health redesign and change initiatives in British Columbia. Read more about the Health Services and Policy Research Support Network Back to Top I Infrastructure The physical, informational and human resources essential for researchers to conduct high-quality research. MSFHR's Infrastructure Programs predominately fund human resource infrastructure. Infrastructure Programs A suite of MSFHR funding programs designed to promote exceptional health research by strengthening the research environment through people infrastructure and associated resources. The programs do not fund capital expenditures, including buildings, equipment or furnishings. Institution, Eligible An institution that:
An Eligible Institution nominated by the Applicant to receive and manage MSFHR award funds. Institution, Primary A Host Institution in direct receipt of grant funds which it may transfer in order to facilitate research collaboration. Institution, Secondary An Eligible Institution to which MSFHR funds are not transferred directly but to which funds are transferred by a Primary Institution. Back to Top K Knowledge Translation A dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge to improve the health of Canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system. Read about CIHR's Knowledge Translation strategy for 2004-2009 Back to Top L Leader of a Team A BC-based person who has overall responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of a Team. Additionally, the Leader has overall responsibility for the application submitted to MSFHR under his/her name, and subsequent reporting and accountability where an MSFHR award is granted. See also "Co-Leader". Leverage The use of MSFHR funding dollars to secure external funding dollars and/or other resources. Back to Top M Management Team A group of qualified people who support the operations of an MSFHR-funded network or platform. It may comprise Co-leaders, staff and other stakeholders, including at least one individual who has the necessary credentials to provide financial management. The Management Team's primary roles are to manage the overall development, implementation and operation of the network or platform. Matching Funds
The provincial support agency for health research in BC funded by the Government of British Columbia. MSFHR - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) A document describing an agreement between parties, namely the Primary Institution and the Agency (Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research), which expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. Read more about the MSFHR Memorandum of Understanding Back to Top N Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) (www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca) The major federal agency responsible for funding science and engineering research in Canada. Network Coordinator A person responsible for the day-to-day management of an MSFFHR-funded network. Within the varying governance structures adopted by the eight networks, this person may also be referred to as the Network Manager, Provincial Coordinator, and/or Executive Director. Network, Health of Populations (HoPN) An MSFHR Infrastructure funding program that supports eight research communities across British Columbia that:
The primary funding agency for medical and behavioral research in the United States. Non-Academic A person who is not a member of the teaching or research staff of a college, university or other degree-granting entity. Non-academic persons may be from the health system, government, industry and/or the community. Non-compliance A breach, either intentional or non-intentional, of MSFHR Infrastructure Programs' Conditions of Award (COA), including conditions in associated documents to which the COA refer. Back to Top P Performance Indicator A measure of the degree to which an objective is being achieved. Performance indicators (PIs) generally provide information about trends towards the achievement of an objective but do not fully capture the objective. See also "Common Indicator". Personnel Program A suite of MSFHR funding programs that fund research personnel including salary support to Career Investigators and stipends to Research Trainees. Read more about the Personnel Program Platform, Technology/Methodology (TMP) An MSFHR Infrastructure funding program that links people across British Columbia to provide increased access to essential research technologies or methodologies. Read more about the Technology/Methodology Platforms Policy Maker An individual who is involved in policy coordination, policy development or policy monitoring. See also "Decision Maker". Primary Administrative Contact A person nominated by the Applicant as the key contact person for administrative matters associated with the Application for Funding. Program Guidelines Information and procedures set forth by MSFHR for use by the Award Recipient(s) that provide details regarding program governance and requirements. Back to Top Q Qualified Health Researcher (QHR) A term used previously for a member of a research team seeking or receiving an MSFHR Infrastructure Award who is a BC-based health researcher with qualifications, skills and experience directly relevant to the team. QHRs are expected to make significant contributions to the research and training activities of the team. See also "Core Member". Back to Top R Reader A volunteer with relevant expertise who participates in reviewing one or more Applications for Funding and provides expert feedback for use by members of the External Review Panel. Renewal Award A second MSFHR infrastructure award issued to a current Award Recipient to provide continued financial support beyond the term of the first award. Research Capacity Building Assistance provided to individuals and/or organizations to develop research-related skills and competencies, including conducting, disseminating and/or using research. Such assistance may include funding, training and mentoring, collaboration with partner organizations, etc. Research Location The organization(s) where the Award Recipient completes the majority of his/her research-related activities. Research Personnel Persons who have direct contact with research subjects, have contact with subjects' identifiable data or biological samples, use subjects' personal information, or contribute to research activity in some other substantive way. Examples of the type of work performed by research personnel include, but are not limited to:
One or more measures that indicate the financial and other assets generated as a result of funds invested in a business or other venture. When the value of the assets is greater than the funding invested, value is created; when it is less, value is destroyed. For MSFHR, measures of ROI relate specifically to the assets generated as a result of MSFHR funding. These assets include quantifiable measures, such as national research funding, as well as qualitative gains such as improved health service delivery. See also "Value Added". Review of the Infrastructure Programs (RIP) A review performed by an external review panel in November 2006 to evaluate the effectiveness of current infrastructure award programs, identify opportunities and risks for greater integration, and consider and advise on gaps and other changes that would enhance the value of the programs offered by MSFHR. Back to Top S Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) (www.sshrc.ca) The federal funding agency in Canada that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Strategic Plan A document that sets the direction for an organization and/or team in the mid- to long-term future. It spells out a mission statement, primary goals, and measurable objectives, and explains the basic strategies for fulfilling the mission and achieving the goals. Student Stipend A payment (often under an award) to support a trainee while studying. Back to Top T Teaching Hospital A hospital that is affiliated with a university medical school and provides medical education to students, interns, residents, and sometimes postgraduates. The hospital also functions as a formal center of learning for the training of physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel. Team A group that:
Persons with specialized skills who provide technical expertise to research initiatives or activities. Examples of the type of work performed by technical personnel include, but are not limited to:
A person engaged in health research training, including graduate students, medical students, medical residents, professional-practice students (e.g. OT, RT, SLP), post-doctoral fellows, community-based researchers in training etc. Back to Top U University Affiliation The degree-granting organization where the Applicant is enrolled, employed and/or formally affiliated. Back to Top V Value Added Enhancements or benefits embedded in a product or service which increase its value to a customer. At MSFHR, examples of value added would be the prestige of qualifying for and receiving a highly competitive MSFHR award, and the flexibility in how the award funds can be used. Back to Top |
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