Share your research idea with the Guelph Lab 

 

Do you have a research idea that could make a difference in Guelph? The Guelph Lab invites submissions from: 

• City of Guelph staff 

• University of Guelph researchers 

• Local community organizations 

All Guelph Lab projects are built upon collaboration, involving the City, the University and the community. Community involvement can be through partnerships or meaningful engagements. 

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How can the Lab support your project idea?

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The Lab works best when project ideas: 

• Address an issue with direct relevance and impact on the Guelph community. 

• Require involvement or action from the City of Guelph. 

• Align with the City’s strategic priorities. 

• Can be approached through research, collaboration and experimentation. 

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What happens after you submit?

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• Initial review: The Guelph Lab reviews the project idea. If it’s a match, the Lab will follow up with the applicant.  

• Team building: The Lab will connect with relevant City of Guelph staff, University of Guelph researchers and community partners (if available) to determine interest and form the prospective project team. 

• Project development: All partners will work together to define the project idea’s scope, funding and approach. 

• Final review: Before any Guelph Lab project officially begins, all partners, including the Lab’s Co-Directors, will review and approve the project proposal.