AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

SCIENCE ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL

(A*STAR - SERC)

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(MND)

GREEN BUILDING

THEMATIC STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROGRAMME (TSRP)

PROPOSAL

<To fill in the title of the proposal

SUBMITTED BY:

(To be filled in by the Project Coordinator)

Proposal Number[1]
Principal Investigator (PI)[2] Organisation
Email and Contact Number
Co-Investigator(Co-I)[3] Organisation
Email and Contact Number
Co-Investigator(Co-I)
Organisation
Email and Contact Number
Collaborator[4]
Organisation
Email and Contact Number
Collaborator
Organisation
Email and Contact Number

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INSTRUCTIONS

This document contains FIVE (5) separate sections.

Please complete ALL sections following the instructions carefully, and attempt to answer all the guiding questions in the sub-sections under each section stated in the proposal.

Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Please use Arial Font Size 11. Please do not exceed thirty (30) pages for this proposal.

SECTION / DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS OR PENDING AWARDS FROM LOCAL FUNDING BODIES
CASE FOR SUPPORT
PROJECT DELIVERABLES AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
BUDGET PROPOSAL AND CAPABILITY INDICATORS
DECLARATION AND ENDORSMENT

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  1. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS OR PENDING AWARDS FROM LOCAL FUNDING BODIES (e.g. A*STAR, BCA, MND, MOE, NRF, DSTA, etc.)
  • The following information of the PI and each Co-I should be provided for supported projects completed or in progress from local funding bodies (e.g. A*STAR, BCA, MND, MOE, NRF, DSTA, etc.) over the last three years preceding this application. Please insert additional pages if required.

1. / Name of Researcher
Funding Body
Title of Supported Project
Role in Supported Project / PI / Co-I / Collaborator*
Project Number
Total Awarded Amount (S$)
Duration of Project (start-end date)
2. / Name of Researcher
Funding Body
Title of Supported Project
Role in Supported Project / PI / Co-I / Collaborator*
Project Number
Total Awarded Amount (S$)
Duration of Project (start-end date)
3. / Name of Researcher
Funding Body
Title of Supported Project
Role in Supported Project / PI / Co-I / Collaborator*
Project Number
Total Awarded Amount (S$)
Duration of Project (start-end date)
4. / Name of Researcher
Funding Body
Title of Supported Project
Role in Supported Project / PI / Co-I / Collaborator*
Project Number
Total Awarded Amount (S$)
Duration of Project (start-end date)
5. / Name of Researcher
Funding Body
Title of Supported Project
Role in Supported Project / PI / Co-I / Collaborator*
Project Number
Total Awarded Amount (S$)
Duration of Project (start-end date)

* Please delete where appropriate

  1. CASE FOR SUPPORT
  • Prominent publications highly relevant to the proposal MUST be listed. Submit the publication list as an accompanying attachment to this document and DO NOT exceed 1 page.

2.1.Project Description and Objectives

  • Provide a general description of the project, including its objectives and what it sets out to achieve.

2.2.Rationale for Funding

  • Explain why the project should be funded by addressing the following points:

-how the project will create an impact for Singapore, viz

  • How does the project fit the A*STAR’s and MND’s mission?
  • How would the project contribute to the Green Building industry?
  • What is the exploitation potential for technologies developed in the project?
  • How would the project work with user segments, such as the building and construction industry, in Singapore to validate or demonstrate the technologies?
  • Are there other forms of impact? If so, please describe and explain them.

-the criticality of investing in the project now and the cost of not doing so.

2.3.Capabilities Needed for the Project

Describe in detail:

  • the range of capabilities required to implement the approach,
  • how the project will leverage on existing capabilities in the research/academic institutes and/or other SERC Programmes, and
  • how the project addresses capability gaps.

2.4.Research Approach and Methodology

Describe in detail:

  • the method and technical approach chosen,
  • the alternatives that have been or can be considered,
  • why the chosen methods are preferred,
  • whether the investigation is to occur in stages and if the stages would be sequential or parallel, and
  • contribution of the industry partners in the approach and methodology.

2.5.Technical Challenges

Describe the technical challenges of the proposed approach and explain:

  • how/why such challenges have prevented others from making similar attempts,
  • known constraints that may affect the project and potential showstoppers,and
  • fall-back/contingency plan where technical challenges cannot be overcome.

2.6.Novelty Of The Approach

  • Highlight the novelty of the proposed approach.

2.7.Competitors

  • Describe the state of competition within Singapore and internationally, i.e. list others in the world who are working in similar areas and highlight the key/main competitors (from a technological viewpoint).
  • Articulate the technical benchmarks/specifications in which similar solutions are developed, if any.

2.8.Comparative Advantages Of The Approach

  • Explain Singapore’s competitive advantage and differentiating factors in undertaking the project.
  • Highlight why the proposed approach is different from and has a better chance of success than those of the key competitors mentioned in point 2.7.

2.9.Commercialisation Plan

  • If applicable, describe the commercialisation plan for the proposed R&D products / solutions.

2.10.Expertise & Effort Level Of PI

Attach CV and describe the PI’s:

  • research background,
  • technical competencies,
  • involvement (e.g. in terms of man-months per year), and
  • achievements that are relevant and necessary in ensuring success for the proposed research.

2.11.Expertise, Roles & Contribution Of Co-I(s) & Collaborator(s)

Attach CVs and describe the Co-I(s)’ and collaborator(s)’:

  • research/industry background,
  • technical competencies,
  • role and contribution to specific deliverables, and
  • achievements that are relevant and necessary in ensuring success for the proposed research.

2.12.Previous Preliminary Work

  • PI should describe previous works that are related to this proposal and any preliminary results that would help support this proposal.DO NOT exceed 2 pages for this sub-section.

  1. PROJECT DELIVERABLESAND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

3.1.Proposed Project Deliverables

  • Articulate the expected deliverables,with performance specifications, for the project.

(Proposals are expected to validate its relevance through demonstrations with industry- and/or government-relevant applications.)

  • List the expected intellectual property (in the form of patents and technology disclosures, not including publications) likely to be generated from this project.

3.2.Project Implementation Schedule

  • Please use shading for time points for the project (see example below).

Research
Milestones/
Deliverables / Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3
Q1 / Q2 / Q3 / Q4 / Q1 / Q2 / Q3 / Q4 / Q1 / Q2 / Q3 / Q4
e.g. Milestone 1
e.g. Milestone 2
e.g. Milestone 3
  1. BUDGET PROPOSAL AND CAPABILITY INDICATORS

4.1.Budget Proposal

  • Fill in below the overview of total project costing and budget requested for this proposal (direct costs only).
  • About 25% of a project’s total budget will be awarded to Industry Co-I(s). Industry Co-Is are required to make matching contributions(in-kind and/or cash) on the funding awarded to them.
  • Please also submit details of the costs of the project in the spreadsheet Green BuildingTSRP BudgetProposal.xlsas an accompanying attachment to this document.

Summary of Proposed Project Costing
Headcount (FTE*)
EOM / S$
Equipment / S$
OOE / S$
Others (such as Travel) (Please list the items and add rows if necessary): / S$
Total proposed grant amount: / S$
Contribution by Industry / S$

*Full Time Equivalent

4.2.Targets for Capability Indicators

  • Please complete and attach the form Green Building TSRP Capability Indicators.xls as an accompanying attachment to this document.

4.3.Manpower & Equipment Justification

  • Elaborate in detail the reasons for the requested manpower and equipment.
  • For manpower, describe the role and expected contribution of each staff to the deliverables of the project as well as highlight the technical challenges faced by each staff.
  • For each piece of equipment (>S$70k), explain how it contributes to the deliverables of the project. Up to 70% of the funding request for equipmentwill be supported for Industry Co-I(s).

4.4.Administration Of Funds

  • Indicate how the funds would be distributed to the Co-I(s); take note that funds cannot be allotted to collaborators.
  1. DECLARATION AND ENDORSEMENT

Please forward the completed and duly endorsed application form to the following contact in A*STAR:

Attn: Mr Tan Wee Beng

Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

1 Fusionopolis Way, #18-10 Connexis North

Singapore 138632

5.1.Our proposal involves the use of (please indicate within box)

Human Subject
Use of Human Tissues or Cells
Animal Experimentation
Use of Animal Tissues or Cells
Requirement for containment Class 2 and above

Has the necessary ethical clearance been obtained for the proposal?

Yes. A copy of the ethics approval is attached with the application.

No. A copy of the ethics approval will be submitted before the commencement of the project.

Our proposal does not involve the use of any of the above.

5.2.In signing the Grant Application, the Principal Investigator [PI] and all Co-Investigator(s) [Co-I(s)] UNDERTAKE, on any Grant Award, to:

  • Not send similar versions or part(s) of this proposal to other agencies for funding.
  • Submit supporting documents of ethics approval obtained from the relevant Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Animal Ethics Committee for studies involving human subjects/human tissues or cells, and animal/animal tissues or cells respectively.
  • Be actively engaged in the execution of the research and comply with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to animal and human ethics, including the Singapore Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
  • Ensure that A*STAR’s and MND’s funding are acknowledged in all publications.
  • Ensure that all publications arising from research wholly or partly funded by A*STAR and MND will be forwarded to A*STAR and BCA.
  • Obtain approval from A*STAR and MND before engaging in any commercial activity that will exploit the findings of the research funded by A*STAR and MND.

We declare that the facts stated in this application and the accompanying information are true and that this is an original and latest version of the proposal.

We also declare that no other versions of this proposal (or parts thereof) with similar objectives, scope, deliverables or outcomes have been or will be submitted to any other funding bodies.

Name / Signature / Date
Principal Investigator [PI]
Co-Investigator (Co-I)
Co-Investigator (Co-I)

5.3.To be completed by the Head of Department of the research/academicinstitute of the PI (or equivalent authority in PI’s employing organisation, or his nominee).

Specific Comments:

In signing the Grant Application, the Head of Department UNDERTAKES, on any Grant Award, to:

  • Ensure that approval from A*STAR and MND have been obtained before engaging in any commercial activity that will exploit the findings of the research funded by A*STAR and MND.
  • Read, support and agree to this proposal being carried out in the Department.
  • Ensure that the study complies with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to animal and human ethics, including the Singapore Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
  • Ensure that all necessary licenses and approvals have been obtained or are being sought.

The Department supports/does not support* this proposal.

Name:
Designation:
Signature: / Date:

* Please delete where appropriate

5.4.To be completed by the Principal/Director of the respective office of research/ academic institute of the PI (or equivalent authority in PI’s employing organisation, or his nominee).

Specific Comments:

In signing the Grant Application, the Institution UNDERTAKES, on any Grant Award, to:

  • Provide appropriate support during the grant period.
  • Ensure that the funds provided are used for appropriate purposes.
  • Ensure that the study complies with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to animal and human ethics, including the Singapore Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
  • Ensure that approval from A*STAR and MND has been obtained before engaging in any commercial activity that will exploit the findings of the research funded by A*STAR and MND.

The Institution supports/does not support* this proposal.

Name:
Designation:
Signature: / Date:

* Please delete where appropriate

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[1]To be completed by the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC).

[2]PI means the person (from local public sector research organisations, universities, polytechnics, A*STAR-funded research institutes and centres) named in the Letter of Award as Principal Investigator for the project.

[3]Co-I means the person (from local public sector research organisations, universities, polytechnics, A*STAR-funded research institutes and centres, and Singapore-based companies/companies with operations in Singapore) named in the Letter of Award as a “Co- Investigator” for the project.

[4]Collaborator means any company, institution, incorporated body or other industry or academic collaborator, which is not an Investigator or Co-Investigator but is to be engaged in the project in collaboration with the Institutions or any of them. A collaborator is not eligible to receive any part of the funding for a project.