Common use of Research and Development Support Clause in Contracts

Research and Development Support. 1. As part of the research support provided to Members, the Board will also provide to the Associate ▇▇▇▇ Research a budget of $57,000 per annum to enhance scholarly productivity through an open competition restricted to Bargaining Unit Members using the application form, guideline and procedures approved by the Joint Consultative Committee. 2. The Board shall provide start up funds for new tenure track or tenured Faculty of a minimum of $4,000 which must be spent within four (4) years of appointment. 3. The Board will ensure that Members shall have technical advice and assistance in the preparation of external grant applications. 4. Administration of Member research grants and/or research contracts shall be made through the Office of the Associate ▇▇▇▇ Research or, if appropriate given the institution through which the application was made, through the research office of another institution. 5. The Board shall permit researchers to receive a research grant in lieu of a portion of salary during periods of leave for research or study purposes in accordance with a policy approved by the Joint Consultative Committee. 6. If a Member in the performance of his/her research must work away from the two (2) campuses, and should the Member not receive reimbursement from the Board or another source for all of the expenses, the Board shall upon request from the Member complete a Canada Revenue Agency Conditions of Employment form. 7. Members who have both internal and external research grants for a given research project, have the right to allocate these funds at their discretion.