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Ensuring appropriate operation and maintenance of CFI-funded infrastructure
Recipient institutions are responsible for ensuring that appropriate resources are provided for the operation and maintenance (O…
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Additional oversight for large or complex projects
The risks associated with CFI-funded projects can vary greatly from one project to another. Large or complex projects often require additional…
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Oversight for sole-source procurement
The CFI operates on the principle that its funds must be used effectively, economically, and in the best interests of the research supported by the…
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Referencing CFI item numbers to facilitate review and reporting
The CFI funds specific items of an infrastructure project. A CFI item number is assigned to each item approved by the CFI, as presented in the CFI-…
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Oversight for expenditure eligibility and infrastructure changes
The CFI expects institutions to purchase the specific infrastructure items approved for a project. If a change to an infrastructure item or the…
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Timely project implementation
To ensure that the significant investments made in CFI-funded projects deliver the expected benefits, the timely implementation and completion of…
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Setting realistic budgets at the proposal stage
Setting realistic budgets at the proposal stage is important to mitigate the risk of changes that can significantly impact a project’s implementation…
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Tailoring your proposal development and review process
When developing a proposal, an institution should ensure that all important aspects are considered, and that there is an appropriate internal review…
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Important considerations for institutions with decentralized models
To properly manage CFI-funded projects, an institution must have adequate structures and functions in place as well as sufficient and appropriate…
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Managing CFI-funded infrastructure through core facilities
Over the past few years, as research efforts move increasingly towards multidisciplinary teams and approaches, a rapidly growing number of…