Cradle Coast Cross-Boundary Research Fund

University of TasmaniaCradle Coast Cross Boundary Research Fund

APPLICATION FORM Please submit your application on this form via email to Maree.Gleeson@utas.edu.au Academic Projects Manager – Institute for Regional Development.

COVER SHEET1. Chief Investigators (CI). Chief Investigators (CI) are those with primary responsibility for a project.

Personnumber

Family name Initials Affiliation (School, Institute, Centre)

123

2. Associate Investigators (AI)Associate Investigators (AI) are additional researchers involved in a project. Experienced researchers are encouraged to mentor and assist students and new researchers through an Associate Investigator’s role.

Personnumber

Family name Initials Affiliation (School, Institute, Centre)

123

3. PROJECT TITLE & SUMMARYTITLE:

SUMMARY:Please summarise your project’s aims, significance, and expected outcomes (up to 100 words)

4. CONTACT DETAILSProvide full contact details for the applicant who will correspond on behalf of the project team.

NameAddress

PhoneFax

Email5. TOTAL SUPPORT REQUESTED

$ .00

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6. SIGNATURES and CERTIFICATION

CHIEF INVESTIGATORS

CI SIGNATURE AND NAME Date

CI SIGNATURE AND NAME Date

CI SIGNATURE AND NAME Date

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATORS

AI SIGNATURE AND NAME Date

AI SIGNATURE AND NAME Date

AI SIGNATURE AND NAME Date

SIGNATURES OF HEADS OF SCHOOLS or OTHER ORGANISATIONSProjects undertaken by UTAS staff and students require the signature of the relevant Head(s) of School to ensure that the HOS is 1) aware of the application, and 2) has considered and approved any resourcing implications. Project undertaken by non-UTAS investigators in their workplace require an authorised signature to ensure that the investigator’s workplace is 1) aware of the application, and 2) the relevant supervisor has considered and approved any resourcing implications.

NAME POSITION AND SCHOOL/ ORGANISATION SIGNATURE DATE

7. LETTERS OF SUPPORT Letters of support are not typically required. However, lone investigators or teams from within a single school/unit should provide letter/s of support to demonstrate how the proposed project is collaborative and cross-boundary.

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

Please provide information about the proposed project in 12 point font, using the following headings. This section should not exceed three pages and should make clear how this proposal contributes to the overall objectives of the Cross-Boundary Research Fund.

1 PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTIONGive your project a short title.Tell us about the purpose of your research project. What is the project about? What is the research question it seeks to answer?Please ensure that the scope of the proposed research is clear, and that key concepts are defined.

2 BACKGROUND, RATIONALE AND SIGNIFICANCEWhat is the rationale for undertaking this research? Why is it important to do? Has any research been done in this area previously? This section allows you to provide some background to explain why this research is significant. What contribution might it make to theory and/or to broader social objectives?

3 APPROACH AND RESEARCH DESIGNWhat is the methodology or approach for this research project? Please describe your approach, the kind(s) of data to be collected, and the methods being used to collect and analyse the data. Be aware that projects that collect data from people or animals will need to obtain an ethics clearance from the University. Explain how the project is cross-boundary and collaborative, including who is involved and why.

4 WORK PLAN AND DISSEMINATION PLANHow long will this research take to do? Please divide your project into specific tasks and describe how long each will take and who on the team will be responsible for each. Include a minimum of two months for obtaining ethics approval if this is likely to be required, and ensure that you allow extra time for administrative and logistical delays. Include information on dissemination: that is, how do you propose to let others know about the results of your research? Who is the target audience(s)? How will you reach them?

5 REFERENCESPlease list any references cited.

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ABOUT THE RESEARCH TEAM

Please provide a description of the proposed project team, using no more than two pages.

Please describe the role of each Chief Investigator (and Associate Investigator if relevant). What aspects of the project will each be responsible for?

Please describe the relevant background of each Chief Investigator/ Associate Investigator. What skills and expertise do they bring to the project? Give a brief summary of relevant previous projects, positions, and/or publications.

Please also indicate any opportunities for capacity-building for students and/or early career researchers offered by the project.

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BUDGET

Please provide an itemised breakdown of your planned use of research funds. Note any cash and in-kind contributions from other sources.

Source of funds Cross Boundary Research

Fund

Other Sources Cash

(Please Indicate)

Other Sources In

Kind (Please Indicate)

Personnel (Salaries + On-costs)(On costs are calculated at 17%.)

Total Personnel Equipment(Equipment should include hardware and software items individually costing $1000 or more.)

Total Equipment MaintenanceItems of equipment costing less than $1000;consumables; printed material and microfilm, etc.)

Total MaintenanceTravel(Itemise under ‘Travel’ the costs of fares, daily allowances, field expenses and field allowances. Give reasonable detail)

Total TravelOther

Total Other

TOTAL

Please list below the items for which funding support is requested, along with a brief justification for each (1/2 page maximum).

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