RFP Executive Summary

The Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation (CFERF) is pleased to issue its first annual, Request for Proposals (RFP) for Research Papers exploring issues of importance to the Canadian Financial Industry. Up to 2 (two), $10,000 grants will be awarded for the 2007/2008 fiscal year. The RFP is ordinarily open to tenured and non tenured faculty (i.e. "academic researchers") employed at Canadian universities or colleges. Projects undertaken by Canadian researchers as the lead consultants and industry professionals (e.g. private consulting firms, independent researchers, etc.) will also be considered.

CFERF

CFERF was established by Financial Executives International, Canada (FEIC) to (a) promote and disseminate Canadian specific research in financial management relevant to the Canadian Financial Industry and the public, and (b) support Canadian academics by providing funding for research projects which fall within the research themes developed by CFERF.

The mission of CFERF is to advance the profession and practices of financial management through research. It underwrites and conducts objective research projects on business management topics. Most research investigates the evolving role of financial executives, the practices of financial management, the techniques to improve its effectiveness, and other specific topics related to the advancement of corporate efficiency in Canada. The products of the Research Foundation will be topical and distributed in a format that is both timely and convenient for financial executives and the public.

Award

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to two successful applicants of the RFP process. Winners will also receive a complimentary, one year "Academic Membership" in FEI Canada.

RFP Process

Please refer to the following text and appendix for the RFP process.

  1. Summary of Timeline
  2. RFP Submission Due – April 2, 2007, 2007, 4:00 pm EST.
  3. Contract(s) Awarded – April 25, 2007, 4:00 pm EST.
  4. Outline of report submitted to CFERF within thirty (30) calendar days of Contract Award, namely May 25, 2007, 4:00 pm EST.
  5. Detailed outline of report is approved by CFERF (June 15, 2007). This timeline anticipates that there are no complications with the detailed outline.
  6. Draft final report submitted to CFERF for review and comment forty-five (45) calendar days prior to submission of the final report. (January 11, 2008).
  7. Submission of the final report February 28, 2008.