2017 - NETSPAR THEME GRANTS

APPLICATION FORM

1. TITLE PAGE

Project Name
Applicant Information
Applicant Name / Proposed Project Leader[1]
Address
E-mail
Phone number
University / Proposed Administrator

Project Size (in €)

Requested Netspar Funds (in €) / (€250,000 or €500,000 and 50% of total project budget)
Matching Funds Offered by Universities (in €)
Matching Funds Offered by Partners (in €)

Scientific Discipline

Please indicate the scientific discipline of your research/application by choosing one of the following:

Economics (incl. Finance) / Law / Psychology / Sociology
Other:

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2. PROJECT TEAM

Academic Personnel[2]

Name / Primary Affiliation / Position*
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* Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / etc.

Pension Specialists2

Name / Primary Affiliation / Position
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Description of PhD students to be recruited

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3. ABSTRACT

(maximum 250 words)

4. RESEARCH QUESTIONS

(maximum 750 words)

5. DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCES REQUIRED

For instance, describe the availability of data and other possible information that is relevant to the feasibility of the project.

(maximum 250 words)

6. RELEVANCE TO PENSION PRACTICE IN THE NETHERLANDS

(maximum 500 words)

7. SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE NETSPAR RESEARCH PROGRAM

For instance, describe your ambitions and output commitments (Annex III) concerning publication in renowned scientific journals and presentations at the International Pension Workshop and Pension Day events.

(maximum 250 words)

8. SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE NETSPAR EDUCATION PROGRAM

For instance, describe your ambitions concerning the master’s and executive master’s education programs.

(maximum 250 words)

9. SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTION TO KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WITHIN THE NETSPAR NETWORK

For instance, describe your current ideas regarding possible topics for NEA, Design and Panel Papers and potential collaboration between academics and pension specialists on these papers.

(maximum 250 words)

10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AND VALORIZATION ACTIVITIES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

For instance, describe the contribution of participating researchers and pension specialist to research projects and valorization during the last five years.

ANNEXES

I Detailed description of the proposal concerning research, education and knowledge exchange

IIBudget Plan (prescribed format)

IIIOutput Commitments (prescribed format)

IVCVs for the applicant and project team members

For questions, you can contact Gaby Coenen at: +31 (0)13 466 3973.

Submit to and mention ‘Application for Netspar Theme Grant’ in the subject line.

- April 10, 2017, 12h00 CET: deadline for submitting draft version of Application, including Annexes I, III and IV

- May 22, 2017, 12h00 CET: deadline for submitting Annex II Budget Plan

- June 26, 2017, 12h00 CET: deadline for submitting final and complete version, including all annexes

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[1] Include CV

[2] Include CVs