Letter of Intent Submission Instructions

The first step in applying for a CFDR Research Grant is the submission of a Letter of Intent package. The package must be submitted via the Letter of Intent Submission webform by October 31, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. EST.

The submission package must contain 3 separate documents in English or French:

Abstract
Letter of Intent (LOI)
General Information

Letter of Intent Package Contents (refer to the pdf document for more detail)

Document	Page Limit/Formatting Instructions	Content	Assessment Criteria %
Abstract	300 words maximum	Title Hypothesis or research question Research objectives Methodological approach Value to dietetic practice
Letter of Intent (LOI)	3 pages for content 1 page for reference list 0.5 page to address comments from previously submitted CFDR LOI or proposal 12point font single spaced with 1-inch page margins	Title Rationale of importance Hypothesis/objectives Methodological approach Importance/relevance to dietetic practice Timeline Budget projections	0% 10% 5% 50% 25% 5% 5%
General Information Sheet		Names and contact information of PI, Co-PI and team members Regulatory body registration numbers for RDs DC membership numbers if applicable (at least one investigator must be a DC member) Team roles Name and charitable registration number of sponsoring facility

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Abstract Submission Details

The text of the abstract including the title must not exceed 300 words.

Content must include:

Title
Hypothesis or research question
The objectives of the research
A brief discussion of the methodological approach and the value of the research to future dietetic practice.

Abstract

Research Priority (Select all that apply) *

Critically (Re)Thinking Dietetic Practice
Identify Determinants of Food Choice
Accelerate Cultural Safety, Diversity, and Health Equity in Practice
Transform Food Environments
Evaluate Effectiveness of Clinical Interventions

Abstract *

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Format

The Letter of Intent must not exceed three [3] pages and text must be 12-point font and single spaced; pages must be formatted to have 1-inch margins at the top, bottom and sides.
References (if applicable) must not exceed one [1] page.
An additional 0.5 page may be added to address comments/suggestions on a previously submitted CFDR LOI or grant proposal.
Pages must be numbered and include a header in the format: name of principal investigator(s), title of project, year of competition.
All information of major relevance to the project must be presented in the Letter of Intent. Any pages beyond the page limit will be eliminated without being read by the reviewers.

Content

For both qualitative and quantitative study designs, the Letter of Intent must include:

Title
Rationale for importance of project (10%)
Research project hypothesis/objectives (5%)
Description of approach/methodology forproject (50%)
Significance/relevance of project findings to dietetic practice (25%)
Time required to complete the project, including timelines for different phases of the project (5%)
Budget projections (by year) including categories of expenses and amounts. Budget categories include:
- salary(ies). Salary expenditures must be justified, particularly in situations where a dietitian is employed on the project or where it is deemed necessary to pay participants. Dietetic interns, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will not be supported
- equipment
- supplies and services
- fieldwork travel
- conference travel and dissemination (maximum $1000).

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Principal Investigator

Name *

First

Last

Professional Title *

Credentials *

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Can. Dietetics Reg. Body # *

DC Member # *

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Principal Co-Investigator

Not required. Click next below if you do not have a Principal Co-Investigator

Name

First

Last

Professional Title

Credentials

Email

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Can. Dietetics Reg. Body #

DC Member #

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Co-Investigator 1

Not required. Click next below if you do not have a Principal Co-Investigator

Name

First

Last

Professional Title

Credentials

Can. Dietetics Reg. Body #

DC Member #

Co-Investigator 2

Not required. Click next below if you do not have a Principal Co-Investigator

Name

First

Last

Professional Title

Credentials

Can. Dietetics Reg. Body #

DC Member # (copy)

Co-Investigator 3

Not required. Click next below if you do not have a Principal Co-Investigator

Name

First

Last

Professional Title

Credentials

Can. Dietetics Reg. Body #

DC Member #

Co-Investigator 4

Name

First

Last

Professional Title

Credentials

Can. Dietetics Reg. Body #

DC Member #

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Name of Sponsoring Institution *

Institutions Charitable Registration # *

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Grant Application

Step One: Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent Submission Package

Letter of Intent Submission Instructions

Abstract Submission Details

Abstract

Format

Content

Principal Investigator

Principal Co-Investigator

Co-Investigator 1

Co-Investigator 2

Co-Investigator 3

Co-Investigator 4