APPLICATION FORM
Marine Institute-SmartBay National Infrastructure Access Programme (NIAP)
The following form must be completed for each project funding request. Supporting information can also be included when submitting this proposal.
(NB: Make sure that you have read the application guidelines carefully before completing this form.)
Completed forms should be returned to the Project Coordinator, email softcopy to:
A hardcopy, complete with signatures should be posted to:
Niamh Flavin
SmartBay Ireland
Marine Institute
Rinville, Oranmore
Co. Galway H91 R673
Ireland
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will be competitively evaluated by an independent panel of national/international experts. To enable this panel to make an independent evaluation, please ensure that you include all relevant details of the proposed project.
(1) Proposal author details
Author of Proposal:Institute/Organisation:
Tel No: / Office: / Mobile:
Email:
Name(s) of researcher(s)
(2) Project title & overview (one page)
Project Title:
(2.1) Short overview of the project (one page max)
-Context
-Objectives and how they address a SmartBay thematic area and facility if required in the call (see guidelines)
-Relevance to SmartBay
-Innovation associated with the project
(3) Project work plan (four pages max):
-Location of study area
-Specify methodology i.e. list key milestones with appropriate time line
-Specify how you will use the SmartBay infrastructure and resources
-List of SmartBay equipment required
-List of user equipment (please provide list including; weight, dimensions;any CAD drawings and specifications are also welcome)
-Estimated duration of the project
-Brief summary of how the activity will be facilitated through receipt of NIAP award
(4) Project impacts (one page approx.)
-What will the principal benefits of this work be to your research and your institute/organisation (half page max.)
-Wider impacts – briefly outline the potential benefits for Ireland/Irish economy (include details of any potential collaborations or international impacts - half page max.)
-Do you intend to publish the results of the project and if so where?
-State the major post project milestone(s) – to be taken into account for future applications for NIAP funding
(5) Associated grant-aid costs:
-Provide details in regard to the breakdown of costs associated with the grant-aid
(see Eligible Costs in the guidelines)For example; technical support, research costs, buoy access, communication costs , vessel hire, dive support, equipment rental, materials, connectors, cables, sensors, transport, consumables, travel and subsistence.
Breakdown of Grant-Aid CostsItem of Expenditure / Cost (€) / Total Cost (€)
Total Cost (€)
(6) Discussions with SmartBay staff
-Provide details of technical discussions you have had with SmartBaypersonalregarding this proposal (give names)
(7) Research funding
-Have you or anyone within your research team already been awarded any research funding in this area or in any directly related area? If so give details of the work funded and name the funding agency and state reasons why this existing funding cannot be used for this proposal.
-If you have no current funding in this area please explain clearly why NIAP should support this work
(8) Authors Biography/research background (half page max)
-Give a short biography note along with details of your three most recent relevant publications (if available)
Details on any previous NIAP projects:
If you have previously been awarded NIAP funding please enter the previous proposals title(s) and fill in the section below, with reference to milestones achieved (max. 5 lines per project).
If this is a follow-on proposal (directly related to a previous NIAP project) please enter the previous proposals title below and provide a short report on the project with reference to milestones achieved and other relevant information. The report should include (one page max): milestones set out in original proposal; milestones achieved; research outputs / publications reported to NIAP
NIAP Project Title.Project Details
Follow-on Project report
(max 1 page)
Applicant signature: ______
Date:
Mandatory
Please ensure your head of Dept and/or Supervisor is aware of your application
Head of Department detailsSupervisor details
Name:
Tel.:
Email:
(Please forward an email copy of the proposal form to to be followed by a hard copy including signatures)