Merge pull request #1 from fuhrmanator/master

Update to Dec 2023 template (Word)

.github/workflows/build-pdf.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+name: Build LaTeX document and upload PDF as artifact
+on: [push]
+jobs:
+  build_latex:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Set up Git repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: Compile LaTeX document
+        uses: xu-cheng/latex-action@v3
+        with:
+          root_file: alliance-example.tex
+      - name: Upload PDF file
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: PDF
+          path: alliance-example.pdf

alliance-example.tex

@@ -9,7 +9,9 @@
 %% - The pdf14 option can reduce PDF file size by not embedding
 %%   standard fonts.
 %% -----------------------------------------------------
-\documentclass[english]{nserc-alliance}
+\documentclass[english,
+% nobullets, % uncomment to hide instructions
+]{nserc-alliance}
 
 %% --------------------------
 %% Inclusion of a basic configuration file. Go see this file: there are
@@ -19,74 +21,96 @@
 %% --------------------------
 \input{application-config.tex}
 
+%% Title for the proposal
+\newcommand{\proposaltitle}{Super cool project title}
+
 %% ----------
 %% Set the title of the document in the PDF's metadata
 %% ----------
 \hypersetup{%
-  pdftitle = {NSERC Alliance Template}
+  pdftitle = {\proposaltitle{}}
 }
 
 \begin{document}
 \thispagestyle{firstpage}
 \maketitle
 
+\noindent \textbf{Title: \proposaltitle}
+
 %% -------------------------------
-%% Background and Expected Outcomes
+%% Background
 %% -------------------------------
-\section*{Background and Expected Outcomes}
+\section*{Background}
 \ifinst\begin{instructions}
-\item Outline the goals of the partnership and explain the potential outcomes and impacts.
-\item Describe the importance of the topic to Canada and how the expected outcomes will benefit Canada.
-\item Explain the new concepts or directions needed to address the topic and how this research will fill knowledge gaps related to developing new and innovative policies, standards, products, services, processes or technologies in Canada. Position the proposed project relative to other efforts by the researchers and partner organizations and to any related research.
-\item Outline efforts the partner organizations will invest following the project’s completion to advance the results in Canada.
+  \item Explain the challenge to be addressed, the importance of the topic and the need for new concepts or directions. 
+  \item Outline the objectives of the project and briefly explain its anticipated outcomes and impact. 
+  \item Position the proposed research relative to other efforts and to the state-of-the-art.
 \end{instructions}\fi
+
+\noindent Insert your text here, responding to each of the above points. 
 
-\noindent From here on, write your text as usual, using sections, subsections, etc. You can also use references \cite{DBLPjournals/jsyml/Turing48,DBLPconf/afips/SolomonP76}.
-
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-
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+You can also use references \cite{DBLPjournals/jsyml/Turing48,DBLPconf/afips/SolomonP76}.
 
 %% -------------------------------
 %% Partnership
 %% -------------------------------
 \section*{Partnership}
 \ifinst\begin{instructions}
-\item List all partner organizations expected to play a key role in the activities or to make cash and/or in-kind contributions.
-\item Describe the core activity of the partner organizations and their experience related to the research project, such as any efforts to date that the partner organizations has invested toward addressing this problem, the need for this research project and how the topic is relevant and aligned with the partner organizations’ activities.
-\item Explain how each partner organization will be actively involved (through cash and/or in-kind contributions) to co-designing and implementing the research program. Describe the value added through in-kind contributions and how these are important to realizing the project’s intended outcomes.
-\item Outline each partner organization’s strategy and capacity to translate the research results into practical application to achieve the desired outcomes and impacts, including any planned knowledge translation activities and integration of the research results into its operations.
+  \item List all partner organizations participating in the project. For each, describe their core activities and how they align with the project, their need for the proposed project, and their experience related to it, such as efforts to date to address the challenge.
+  \item	Describe each partner organization's active role in the project, including defining the research questions, designing the research plan, collaborating or contributing to the research activities, co-supervising trainees and monitoring progress.
+  \item Describe how the partner organizations will translate, mobilize and/or apply the research results to achieve the intended outcomes. 
+  \item Explain the value and importance of each partner organization's involvement and other in-kind contributions to achieving the project's intended outcomes. If applicable, discuss how the combination of partner organizations is beneficial to the project. 
 \end{instructions}\fi
-
+
+\noindent Insert your text here, responding to each of the above points
 
 %% -------------------------------
 %% Proposal
 %% -------------------------------
-\section*{Proposal}
+\section*{Research plan}
 \ifinst\begin{instructions}
-\item Outline the research objectives. Detail the resources and activities needed to achieve the anticipated results.
-\item Indicate approximate timelines for the activities to lead to milestones and deliverables using a Gantt chart, table or diagram.
-\item Explain how equity, diversity and inclusion have been considered in the research design.
-\item Identify the indicators and methods for monitoring progress during the project and for assessing the outcomes. You may include a chart or table.
+  \item Specify the research objectives and expected results. Describe the planned research activities, methodology and experimental design.
+  \item Provide approximate timelines for the activities, milestones and deliverables. You may use a Gantt chart, table or diagram.
+  \item Describe how equity, diversity and inclusion are considered in the research process (e.g., research questions, design, methodology, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of results) and how these considerations are integrated where relevant.
 \end{instructions}\fi
+
+\noindent Insert your text here, responding to each of the above points
 
 %% -------------------------------
 %% Team
 %% -------------------------------
 \section*{Team}
 \ifinst\begin{instructions}
-\item List the applicant, any co-applicants and key staff of the partner organizations.
-\item Explain how the knowledge, experience and achievements of these individuals provide the expertise needed to accomplish the project objectives. Discuss the role of each individual and how their contributions, including those of staff from the partner organizations, will be integrated into the project.
-\item Explain how equity, diversity and inclusion have been considered in the academic team composition.
-\item For large or multi-party projects (multiple universities and/or partner organizations), it may be appropriate to provide a description of up to three additional pages detailing university support, governance structure and project management. If applicable, please detail the project manager’s qualifications, involvement, role and responsibilities.
+  \item List the applicant, any co-applicants, key participating staff of the partner organizations and any other key academic team members. For each, explain how their knowledge, expertise, experience and contributions align with the proposed project and describe their role in the project, as well as their roles and capabilities in training and mentoring trainees.
+  \item	Briefly describe the plan for managing the project, along with the qualifications, roles and responsibilities of the team members involved in this respect.
 \end{instructions}\fi
+
+\noindent Insert your text here, responding to each of the above points
 
+%% -------------------------------
+%% Training plan
+%% -------------------------------
 \section*{Training Plan}
 \ifinst\begin{instructions}
-\item Indicate how the knowledge and experience gained by research trainees and the partners’ staff members are relevant to the advancement of the field, to applying knowledge or to strengthening the partners’ sectors.
-\item Describe how the project and the partnership offer opportunities for enriched training experiences that will allow research trainees (undergraduates, graduates and postdoctoral fellows) to develop relevant technical skills as well as professional skills, such as leadership, communication, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Include the nature of the planned interactions with the partners and other relevant activities.
-\item Explain how equity, diversity and inclusion are considered in the training plan.
+  \item Describe the learning experiences the project will provide, including the nature of interactions between trainees (undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows) and partner organizations. 
+  \item	Describe the research and professional skills that trainees will develop through these experiences and through their roles in the project.
+  \item Explain how the research and professional skills gained by the trainees will prepare them for their future careers.
+  \item Describe challenges to equity, diversity and inclusion in the context of your project's training environment and specify concrete practices you will implement to address them. You are encouraged to cite evidence supporting the proposed practices and to describe how you will monitor and adapt your actions based on non-demographic indicators of success.
 \end{instructions}\fi
+
+\noindent Insert your text here, responding to each of the above points
+
+%% -------------------------------
+%% Impact and benefits to Canada
+%% -------------------------------
+\section*{Impact and benefits to Canada}
+\ifinst\begin{instructions}
+  \item Explain how and the extent to which the proposed research will generate new knowledge in the natural sciences or engineering disciplines and/or develop or advance new technologies.
+\item Considering the partner organizations' plans to use the research results, discuss how the project will lead to new or improved technologies, products, processes, services, policies, standards or regulations in Canada.
+\item Describe how and the extent to which the project's intended outcomes will lead to economic, environmental, and/or other societal benefits to Canada and Canadians.
+\end{instructions}\fi
+
+\noindent Insert your text here, responding to each of the above points. 
 
 %% -------------------------------
 %% References
@@ -96,8 +120,8 @@ \section*{Training Plan}
 \section*{References}
 \renewcommand{\section}[2]{}%
 \ifinst\begin{instructions}
-\item Use this section to provide a list of the most relevant literature references. Do not refer readers to websites for additional information on your proposal. Do not introduce hyperlinks in your list of references.
-\item These pages are not included in the page count.
+  \item Use this section to provide a list of the most relevant literature references. Do not refer readers to websites for additional information on your proposal. Do not introduce hyperlinks in your list of references.
+  \item These pages are not included in the page count.
 \end{instructions}\fi
 \bibliographystyle{abbrv}
 \bibliography{alliance-example}

application-config.tex

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 \newcommand{\namecompany}{Mr.\ Fusion}
 
 %% Application year. Only appears in the metadata of the generated PDF.
-\newcommand{\applicationyear}{2019}
+\newcommand{\applicationyear}{2024}
 
 %% The list of all authors of the application. Again, only useful for the
 %% PDF metadata
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 \usepackage{hyperref}
 \hypersetup{%
   pdfauthor = {\authorlist{}},
-  pdfcreator = {NSERC Alliance LaTeX Template V1.0},
+  pdfcreator = {NSERC Alliance LaTeX Template V1.1},
   pdfsubject = {NSERC \applicationyear{} \namecompany{}}
 }
 \usepackage{url}