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Biennial Contestable Grants Programme - 2014
Detailed Research Proposal Form
Name of Applicant (Project Leader):
Position Description (or title) of Applicant:
Name(s) of Associate Researcher(s):
Name(s) of Employing Organisation(s):
Address of Applicant:
Phone No: ______Fax: ______E-mail: ______
Title of proposed project:
(The proposal is as described in the corresponding Outline Research Proposal, except as amended herein)
General field of proposed research (tick one box)
Seismology Earthquake Geology Mass Movement Tsunami/Coastal Volcanic Hazard
Engineering Seismology Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Economics
Behavioural/Social Sciences Risk Other (Specify ......
Amount requested (as per attached budget): $
Have you applied for funding for this project or similar project from EQC or other sources?Y/N
If yes, please detail (who, what, when, how), whether it was declined, and what changes have been made to address concerns raised):
Will the research proceed if funds are not provided by EQC?Yes/No
Statement of Objectives: (Explain how proposed research applies, adapts or complements any earlier work; its relevance and urgency of application to New Zealand conditions and by what means it is intended to address a gap in present knowledge and practices.)
Describe the science and research method:
References:
Does the proposed project link into or depend on other project work either currently being undertaken or soon to be undertaken either by yourself or others? If “yes”, then give details of the other work including by whom and the relevant outputs applicable to the proposed project.
For projects involving the public:
Specify the ethics assessment process and certify that approval has been obtained.
Has work on this project commenced?
YES When? ______ NO
Proposed commencement date:Proposed completion date:
The research funding agreement for 2014has been read by both the applicant and employing organisation and it is acknowledged that if this proposal receives EQC funding, the terms and conditions set out in the agreement must be adhered to. YES
SIGNATURE:
Date:

Please return:

  1. completed research proposals (NOT TO EXCEED 10 PAGES TO THIS POINT, with font no smaller than Times New Roman 10 point),
  2. summary curriculum vitae relevant to proposed work for each of the research team including contractors (maximum 2 pages each, including publications),
  3. the following pages for the budget and referee suggestions

to:PRISCILLA CHEUNG

EARTHQUAKE COMMISSION

Level 20, Majestic Centre

100 Willis Street, P O Box 790

WELLINGTON

E-mail:

BUDGET (May vary from the budget submitted for the original submission)

For projects of more than 12 months' duration, expenditure split for each financial year should be shown
(ie, 1 July - 30 June)
A.PERMANENT EQUIPMENT
(List items and amount for each item over $1,000; written quotations for items over $10,000)
Total permanent equipment:
B.MATERIALS AND SERVICES:
1.Materials and supplies
2.Computer services
3.Publication and reporting costs
4.Consulting services
5.Subcontracts
6.Other
Total materials and services:
C.FIELD EXPENSES
1. Travel
2.Accommodation
3.Other
Total field expenses:
D.OTHER TRAVEL (subject to separate agreement with EQC):
1.Internal
2.Overseas - (Detail)
Total travel:
E.PERSONNEL:
(Identify major time contributions only,
using separate sheet if necessary)
1.Post Doctoral Fellows
2.Other professions
3.Graduate students
4.Secretary
5.Other
Total salaries and wages: / Name / Hours / Cost
F.PRINTING COSTS:
G.TOTAL COST OF PROJECT: $ (GST exclusive/GST inclusive)
SOURCE OF FUNDS:EQC:$
Others:$
(Identify and confirm if already available or are subject to application or are dependent on the EQC grant)
(List details separately)

Note: Supply details on separate sheet where there is insufficient space on the form.

REFEREES
(As the timeframe for obtaining reviews is short, please ensure that your referees are prepared to provide brief comments about your proposal within 2-3 weeks of being approached)
1.NAME:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE No:E-MAIL ADDRESS:
FAX No:
2.NAME:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE No:E-MAIL ADDRESS:
FAX No:

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