How to submit a research proposal

Initiative Goal

The goal of the initiative is to increase the body of knowledge on the Canadian insolvency system, financial literacy and other related areas through multidisciplinary and comparative research.

If you are a researcher at a Canadian university and you would like to be notified of upcoming calls for proposals please submit your name to OSBoutreach-relations
externesBSF@ic.gc.ca

Eligibility

To participate in the Insolvency Research Projects Initiative, you must

be an academic, or a team of academics, at a Canadian university, and
currently hold a teaching or research position.

Application Process (Closed)

Applicants had until 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) June 15, 2011, to submit their proposals.

Applicant’s Guide

Please follow the applicant’s guide to ensure you meet the appropriate content and format requirements.

Potential Issues of Interest

Please consult the list of research issues established by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB).

Important note

Applicants whose proposals are accepted will be provided with a contract to conduct the research project. A research contract differs from a research grant with respect to when payment is made. Payment for research contracts is made after the work, or a specific piece of the work, is completed.

Previous Research

List of research papers that have received OSB contracts.