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Convergent Research Themes (CRT) Program

CDSI's °ä¸é°ÕÌý±Ê°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾Ìýprovides funding for convergent research—areas where research fields have the potential to overlap and expand in new and innovative ways—where computational and data systems are central.

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Exploratory Phase

SupportsÌýteams starting new collaborations who are in the initial stages of exploring a convergent theme. Emphasis is on encouraging and empowering new, unconventional, cross-disciplinary conversations to determine potential collaborative research directions and their feasibility.

The Exploratory Phase stream is eligible for up to $10,000 in funding.

Proof of Concept

SupportsÌýwell-established, multidisciplinary teamsÌýworking in a well-defined convergent theme to take their ideas to the next stage. Emphasis is on implementing a short programÌýwith a set of deliverables demonstrating the potential for a long-term research program.

The Proof of Concept stream is eligible for up to $20,000 in funding.

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Exploratory Phase

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For teams starting new collaborations in the initial stages of exploring a convergent theme

Proof of Concept

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Aimed at well-formed teams building initial proof of concept around a well-defined convergent theme.Ìý

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