KUST & MIT
Flagship Research Projects
4th Call for Proposals
EXTENDED ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS:
§ DO NOT EXCEED 5 PAGES (not including biographical data and graphics – additional images and graphics are encouraged) Please do not change the font or margins. Please minimize file size and the resolution of the graphics for the convenience of our reviewers.
§ THE MAXIMUM FILE SIZE IS 6MB. You should submit your extended abstract as a pdf file.
§ IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE THIS FORMAT TO NAME YOUR FILE AND SAVE AS .pdf: Flagship_PILastName_Abstract_Summer17
e.g., Flagship_Boning_Abstract_Summer17
Note: PI is Principal Investigator – this can be either the MIT or KUST lead
§ Extended abstracts must be submitted by Monday, 24 July 2017 (5:00 PM EDT).
TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL: The cover sheet, proposal and appendices need to be submitted electronically on the due date to John Radkowski () and Peter Jones (, including a copy to both Dr. Duane Boning () and .
§ The Lead Principal Investigator will receive an email from the MI & MIT Cooperative Program confirming receipt of the proposal. If you do not receive this confirmation email within 48hrs of submission, please submit a follow-up enquiry to and .
NOTE: THIS EXTENDED ABSTRACT WILL BE REVIEWED IN CONFIDENCE BY THE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.
KUST and MIT
Flagship Research Projects
Proposal Cover Page – 4th Call Summer 2017
Please type or click in gray boxes to complete, you can tab between the grey boxes.
Project Title: [Project Title]
KUST/MIT Confidential / Due July 24, 2017Proposal ID: [PI Last name]
Submitter information (PI from KUST or MIT):
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
Address:
Assistant Email:
Proposed term of funding: mo.
(36 months max)
[Name of Project] 2 [Principal Investigator]
KUST Investigator Data
First Name
/ Last Name / Institution, Department, Lab / emailPI / [Name]
Co-I 1
Co-I 2
Co-I 3
*Department / division / lab / center managing grant
MIT Investigator Data
First Name
/ Last Name / Institution, Department, Lab / emailPI / [Name]
Co-I 1
Co-I 2
Co-I 3
*Department / division / lab / center managing grant
KUST/MIT Confidential / Due July 10, 2017/ Due July 24, 2017
Proposal Extended Abstract – 4th Call Summer 2017
[Project Name]
Please do not exceed 5 pages of text.
Executive Summary
Provide a brief one-paragraph overview of the proposed Flagship research project.
Objectives and Scope of Work
Statement of objectives and scope of work, including discussion of novelty, potential for significant results within said time frame, the utility of the anticipated project results, and potential for application of the experience gained at the two participating institutions.
Approach
Description of the methodologies and analytic techniques to be employed, including discussion of the novelty of the proposed research or methodologies.
Relevance to Abu Dhabi and the Region
Description of how the research focus and outcomes contribute to the social and economic goals articulated in the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Project Tasks/Work Plan
Description of project tasks and key deliverables.
Facilities and Equipment
Identification of needed facilities and equipment.
Team Collaboration
Description of how the team will organize and mechanisms to ensure effective collaboration, including potential for student or staff exchanges, and plans for joint research publications from the research work being undertaken.
Future Research Center Potential
Description of potential for, and planned activities to foster development of substantial follow-on research effort.
KUST/MIT Confidential / Due July 10, 2017/ Due July 24, 2017
Proposal Appendices – 4th Call Summer 2017
Biographical Summary
Include a summary statement for each member of the project personnel (non-student) highlighting their key biographical data and expertise relevant to the project delivery (up to 150 words per person).
KUST/MIT Confidential / Due July 24, 2017