Application for a Research Grant

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Application for a research grant

1. Applicant 1 Name
Job title
Address
Telephone Fax E-Mail
Applicant 2 Name
Job title
Address
Telephone Fax E-Mail
Applicant 3 Name
Job title
Address
Telephone Fax E-Mail

1. Organisation (administering grant if approved)

Address
Project supervisor (if applicable)
Department accommodating project
Address (if different from above) / Tel No:
Fax No:
E-mail address

1. Brief title of research project

1. Abstract of research (up to 150 words: avoid technical jargon)

1. Proposed duration (in months)

/ Proposed starting date:

1. Summary of support requested

/ Year 1
£ / Year 2
£ / Year 3
£ / Total
£
Personal support of applicant
Scientific AssistanceNumber of staff
Whole/part-time
Technical/other assistanceNumber of staff
Whole/part-time
Addition for superannuation, National Insurance
Equipment, materials
NB costs of computer equipment and furniture are ineligible)
Travelling and subsistence
Other expenses (specify)

NB University overheads and accommodation costs are ineligible

Do not include dissemination costs
Total Costs

1. Estimated incidence of total expenditure in each financial year (1 April-31 March)

2011/12 2013/14
2012/13 2014/15

1. PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS

Alcohol Research UK will wish to be involved in the dissemination of the results of the research. Please state how you intend to disseminate the results of the project.

1. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

The financial aspects of this proposal have been reviewed and agreed by the Finance Officer of the Organisation that will be responsible for administering the grant. The staff gradings and salaries quoted are correct and in accordance with the normal practice of this institution.
Signature ______
(Finance Officer)
Date ______
Initials, name and address: / Tel No:
Fax No:
E-mail address

1. DECLARATION

I have read the guidance documents that are listed in the call for proposals and agree to abide by them. I shall be actively engaged in the project.
Name Signature Date
Applicant 1
Applicant 2
Applicant 3

Appendix 1

PROPOSED INVESTIGATION

Word limit – 3,000 words.

State clearly the programme of research you intend to follow. Indicate the level of support that will be provided by the supporting organisation / department.

Show how the research meets the aims and objectives set out in the call for proposals and what practical applications might follow.

Please use the following structure:

a)Title

b)An explanation as to why you think this study is important and the impact it will have in the field.

c)An explanation as to how you will measure progress:

-expected start and end dates

-key milestones throughout the period of our funding and beyond (if relevant), with dates

-targets for quantifiable elements of the project (e.g. participation rates, no. beneficiaries or users)

d)Plan of investigation.You could include some initial thoughts as to questionnaire design, sampling frame and evaluation outputs as well as how you might liaise with the schools recruitment team

e)Plan of dissemination/implementation

f)A description of the relevant experience that you have in undertaking this kind of research/ working in this field

g)References

h)A lay summary (up to 200 words) which focuses upon the practical value of the study

APPENDIX 2
CURRICULUM VITAE OF APPLICANT
1SurnameForename(s)Age
Full postal address
Tel No
2Qualifications (subject, award, institution, date)
33 Posts held (with dates)

4Relevant recent publications

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