Thank you for your interest in the Research Program in Applied Sport Sciences (RPASS) of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) in conjunction with the Canadian Sport Centres: Ontario (CSC-O) and the Centre for High Performance Sport at the University of Toronto. Before you apply for funding, please read the following information concerning the grant application process.

The goal of the RPASS program is to fund research that will assist the provincial plan for developing excellence in sport.

The 2012 RPASS application cycle will accept proposals across the spectrum of sport sciences but with particular interest in the following areas: biomechanics, motor learning, physiology, psychology, sport technology/engineering and proposals that integrate two or more of these areas.

If you believe your proposed research fits the direction of RPASS, please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:

Only researchers working with organizations in Ontario are eligible for MTCS funding. To be eligible for an MTCS RPASS grant, a sponsoring organization must be:

• a post-secondary institution or affiliated institution, such as a university, hospital, or research institute; or
• a non-government, non-profit sport and recreation sector organization

There are two funding opportunities for 2012 RPASS application cycle:

1. Research Project. The current funding limit per research project is $10,000. Project plans should be designed with a maximum project duration of 12 months.

Projects must be congruent with the aim of improving sport performance or health sciences. Projects with direct impact on sport, which evaluate alternative approaches or assess the effectiveness of current sport practices are welcome. There are various ways an RPASS  project may emerge, including, but not limited to:

1) from CSC-O work with teams and athletes

2) from sport organizations that qualify (e.g., part of Quest for Gold)

3) from sport scientists (potential link with coaches, athletes, CSC-O)

Please note that RPASS Research Project grants may or may not have a Knowledge Translation component.

To apply, please follow the Application Details in the link below and complete the two Forms: Contact Information and Budget Details:

RPASS 2012- Research Project Application Details

RPASS 2012 - Applicant Contact Information Form

RPASS 2012 - Budget Details Form

2. Knowledge Translation Project. The current funding limit per knowledge translation project is $2000.

Knowledge Translation grants are intended specifically to support efforts to increase the access to, and use of sport science research in the sport community. The primary focus is on end-of-grant knowledge dissemination which involves identifying your audience and providing the information in a format that fits their needs. Knowledge translation may employ a variety of vehicles (e.g. website development, educational pamphlet, public reports, submission to practitioner journals: e.g., Coaching Science), presentations to coaching groups, etc.). Note: RPASS Knowledge Translation projects could be used with a proposed RPASS research project or past RPASS projects.

To apply, please follow the Application Details in the link below and complete the two Forms: Contact Information and Budget Details:

RPASS 2012 - Knowledge Translation Details

RPASS 2012 - Applicant Contact Information Form