APIA Research & Standards Committee
Research Project Proposal
APIA REFERENCE NO.TITLE:
PROPONENT:
PROPONENT COMPANY
RESEARCH PROVIDER:
LEAD INDUSTRY ADVISER AND TEAM:
IN-KIND SUPPORT FROM:
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST:
LENGTH OF RESEARCH PROGRAM (months):
DATE SUBMITTED
1 DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
2 Justification and Reasons for the project
3 ADDRESSING THE RANKING CRITERIA
3.1 Deliverables and Benefits to the Pipeline Industry
3.1.1 Deliverables
3.1.2 Benefits
3.1.3 Responses to questions on Deliverables and Benefits to the Pipeline Industry
TEST / PROPONENT’S RESPONSE1. Has the proposal adequately defined the problem/issue faced by the industry?
2. To what extent does the proposed research project address that problem?
3. What are the anticipated outcomes of the research project?
4. Do the anticipated outcomes meet the RSC’s aims?
5. Will the project contribute to an improvement or the resolution of a problem in AS2885 or associated Australian Standards?
6. Will the project be directed to solving a unique problem for one member or will its results be able to be applied to a wider cross-section of the industry
3.2 Approach & Methodology
3.2.1 Detailed Description of Approach & Methodology
3.2.2 Responses to Questions on Approach & Methodology
TEST / PROPONENT’S RESPONSE /1. Are the conceptual framework, design, methods and analyses adequately developed, well integrated and appropriate to the aims of the project?
2. Does the nominated research provider have the appropriate skills and resources?
3. How appropriate is the proposed budget?
4. Will the result be achieved in the budgeted period?
5. Are the project aims and concepts novel and innovative?
6. Will new methods or technologies be developed?
7. Is the suggested research provider a Registered Research Agency according to the legislation associated with the Research & Development Taxation Concession?
3.3 In-kind support
3.3.1 Description of Proposed In-kind Support
3.3.2 Responses to Questions on In-kind Support
TEST / PROPONENT’S RESPONSE1. What member(s) of the RSC are prepared to support this project through in-kind contributions?
2. In what form is the in-kind support offered?
3. Are there any conditions associated with the in-kind support? If so, do they inhibit either the research project or the participation of other members in the project or the results?
4. Are the in-kind offers appropriate to the aims of the research project?
5. What are the fall-back options if the promised in-kind support does not materialise?
3.4 Uniqueness of proposed Research
3.4.1 Results of Enquiries Made to PRCI and EPRG
3.4.2 Other Research Work That May Be Applicable
3.4.3 Responses to Questions on Uniqueness of proposed Research
TEST / PROPONENT’S RESPONSE1. Does the research represent the solution to a unique problem that will provide value to some or all members of the RSC?
2. Has the research subject been addressed by PRCI and/or EPRG in past or current research programs?
3. If so, to what extent is their research applicable to this proposal?
4. Can we gain access to the results of their work?
5. Is it possible to develop a co-operative research project with PRCI and/or EPRG?
6. Are there results of other research work that may be able to be applied?
7. Can we gain access to that work?
4 Strategic Plan
4.1 Objectives
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2 Strategies
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3 Tasks
4.3.1
4.3.2
5 DELIVERABLES
Milestone / Date / By Whom1. Quarterly Reports
…Presentations at RSC Forum/Seminar
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…Interim Reports
…Final Report
6 Budget
7 Milestone Table
Milestone / Date / Payment (AUD, GST exclusive)1. Execution of Contract
2. Literature Survey
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…. Final Report
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