CME Group Foundation Financial Markets and Risk Management Research Grant Proposal Template

CME Group Foundation
Financial Markets and Risk Management Research
Grant Proposal Template

There is no required application format. Each application, however, must include the name of the person doing the research, any affiliated institutions, a description of the research, a budget with sufficient detail to understand how the money will be spent, a time line for completion, and the resumes of the researcher(s). The deliverables must include a scholarly paper, a practical application version for business professionals, and a related presentation. The research proposal should be emailed to Kassie Davis, Executive Director of the CME Group Foundation ().

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______, [title and affiliation], submits this research proposal regarding ______[subject]. The proposed budget is $[amount].

This proposal is organized as follows:

1.  Description of research projects and deliverables;

2.  Budget;

3.  Time Line; and

4.  Resumes of research professional involved in the research.

1.  [Working title of research].

The research will be conducted by ______, [title and affiliation].

A.  Research Synopsis.

[400 – 800 word description of research written in clear English for business professionals.]

B.  Deliverables.

The research project will produce three deliverables:

·  / First, a scholarly paper which should be capable of being accepted for publication in a quality academic journal;
·  / Second, a practical applications paper written in layman’s terms highlighting the practical implications of the research;
·  / Third, a power point or similar set of presentation materials to describe the research and to be used in research seminars for both scholars and finance practitioners.

2.  Travel Support to Research Seminars.

[Explain any travel support to attend conferences to present the research, if applicable.]

3.  Budget.

We respectfully request support in the amount of $[______], to be allocated as follows:

Grant to research professional / $
Compensation of student Research Assistants / $
Travel/Accommodation support for research seminars / $
Other items (provide details) / $
Total: / $

4.  Time Line.

Research would be completed by ______and the projected due date for the above deliverables is ______. [Add other details as needed.]

5.  Resumes of research professional(s).

[Identify and attach resumes.]

6.  Acknowledgment.

Any acceptance of this Research Proposal will be contingent upon the execution of a Grant Agreement with CME Group Foundation which further specifies the terms, conditions and restrictions upon the use of grant funds and the research obligations pursuant to the proposed grant.