GeoEXPLORE (2011-13)
GeoEXPLORE is a three-year directed research program, intended to enhance geoscience research and development (R&D) capacity, collaboration, and industry innovation in support of mineral and petroleum exploration and development in Newfoundland and Labrador.
RDC investments are targeted through five areas:
- Research Team Awards – Supports academic-led research teams that engage industry and other potential collaborators in support of targeted exploration and development opportunities in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. There is no call for proposals currently active for this area.
- Geoscience Research Tools and Equipment – Supports academic-led, industry-engaged projects where new equipment is required to enhance R&D capacity and further exploration and development opportunities. There is no call for proposals currently active for this area.
- Collaborative Research Opportunities – Encourages local, national, and international collaboration among academia, industry, and government researchers in areas that address industry needs and development opportunities. Proposals for this area may be accepted at any time.
- Post-doctoral Researchers – Focuses on industry-relevant R&D projects, where the Post-doctoral Researcher is embedded (supervised) in either academic or government research environments. Proposals for this area may be accepted at any time.
- Industry-led R&D, Technology Development and Demonstration – Supports industry-led projects in the mining or petroleum sectors, including related technology providers and collaborators, where geoscience R&D could reduce exploration risk, increase discovery success, and support innovation through to resource development. This includes projects related to production, processing and reducing environmental impact. Proposals for this area may be accepted at any time.
Prior to developing a project proposal, please contact RDC's Senior Geoscience Advisor for additional information:
Research & Development Corporation
P.O. Box 13067, Station A
St. John's, NL A1B 3V8 Canada
Tel: +1.709.758.0913
Fax: +1.709.758.0927
Email: programs@researchnl.com
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