Evaluation criteria
Proposal finalists
Concept paper
• Full-time professors or researchers in North American universities are eligible to apply for one to two years of research.
• The University Research Program's Proposal Confirmation Letter must be approved without modification by the university as part of the proposal submission process.
Eligibility requirements
Evaluation criteria
Proposal finalists
Concept paper
• Research must contribute to the field of material handling.
• Research must be significant, innovative and have a positive impact on the future of material handling.
• Research effort must be well planned and feasible within the time period specified and budget requested.
• Researchers and principal investigators must be qualified in the proposed field of research.
Eligibility requirements
Evaluation criteria
Proposal finalists
Concept paper
• Selected proposals will receive financial support of up to $250,000 for one year. It is anticipated that multiple awards will be made.
• Faculty that receive financial support through the University Research Program may be invited to renew the contract based on the research outcomes.
Eligibility requirements
Evaluation criteria
Proposal finalists
Concept paper
• This is the equivalent of a one-page executive summary.
• No budget or schedule is expected.
• Overall program is typically completed in 12 months but up to 24 months if needed.
• In addition, a one-page mini poster with images, graphs and photos is also encouraged to help illustrate the proposal.
• Feedback will be focused on alignment with the overall theme and Raymond’s interests and will be provided within 30 days.
• Comments on the one-page paper will not be part of the evaluation of the submitted final proposal.
• Concept papers may be submitted throughout the year. Full applications are reviewed quarterly.
Eligibility requirements
