PROPOSAL FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT 2014-2015

TITLE OF THE RESEARCH
INFORMATION ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR(S)
Name, Position, College and Contact number (office and mobile) / Specialization / % of contribution
by each investigator) / Approximate # Of Hours/Weeks
Committed Toward The Project
Principal Investigator
Co –investigators
Date of submission: / Received Approval from Department Chair and the Dean:
Yes/ No
  1. PROJECT ABSTRACT
(Prepare an abstract summarizing the project’s objectives, significance, methodology, and anticipated benefits to Abu Dhabi and the UAE.)
2. SCOPE
(Give a brief description of the scope of the proposed project. This section should also include the targeted community for which the project is intended. If the project is of an academic nature, please list the discipline college/program/course that would be benefited from the project.)
  1. METHODOLOGY
(Describe the procedural framework of planning and implementing the project. Explain various tasks, specific tools and techniques, if any, involved in the project.)
  1. BACKGROUND REVIEW
(Provide a background review including the current state of affairs and trends in the area and the significance of the proposed initiative. Briefly discuss the relevant literature to justify the proposal.)
  1. POTENTIAL FOR EXTERNAL FUNDING
(State the potential for external funding and mention the organizations, including the private business organizations and industrial establishments that would possibly be approached for external funding. Also state the possible time schedule for approaching such organizations.)
6. SCHEDULE
(Estimate the duration of the project. Provide a schedule showing individual tasks with significant milestones to be accomplished.)
  1. REFERENCES
(Provide a list of citations of any documents, materials, individuals, or organizations referenced in the proposal.)
  1. BUDGET (max. AED 15,000)
(Present a realistic budget, showing cost estimates for personnel, equipments, tools, supplies, services, travel, and other direct expenses. Include a justification for budget items. If the project is co-funded, indicate the total project budget and list major budget items requested from Abu Dhabi University.)
  1. ANY OTHER SPECIFIC INFORMATION
(Any other information or specific argument you feel would be important to the Selection Committee in evaluating your application.)
10. A BRIEF CV OF PARTICIPATING RESEARCHERS
The CV must specify at least the following:
  1. Name of the researcher(s), position and contact details.
  2. List of publications, research interests and achievements related to the proposal.
  3. List of previous projects funded by ADU or any other funding agency and their outcomes.

Applicants must receive endorsements of relevant Department Chair and College Dean before they are submitted. Submit your proposal electronically to Dr. Jammie Velandrezat deadline for receipt of proposals is 5:00 pm, November 16, 2014. Successful applicants will be notified by December 02, 2014.