Research Project Application Form
2016
This application form should be read in conjunction with:
 Call for Applications to Conduct a Research Project (individual document
for each topic)
 Research Project Application Overview
RESEARCH PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
This form has been prepared in Word, using a table format that will expand as content is
inserted. Please do not delete or re-format any of the content such as questions or instructions.
Please comply with the word limits. Applications not complying with the word limits may not
be considered. Text should be 12 point and the font Calibri.
Please note that, if you do not complete all relevant sections of this application or fail to supply
any necessary supporting documentation it may not be possible for the Lowitja Institute to
process your application.
Administering institution
(Must be a Lowitja Institute
CRC Participant Organisation)
1. Name of person completing this funding application
Title
Name
Position/
Organisation
Email
Telephone
2. Application code (Lowitja Institute to insert)
3. Research project title (as per Call for Applications to Conduct a Research Project)
4. Project No. (as per Call for Applications to Conduct a Research Project)
5. Application closing date (as per Call for Applications to Conduct a Research Project)
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6. Research project summary – technical (maximum 250 words)
Summarise how your project proposal will meet the research question (a more detailed
response is required at question 12):
Research aims
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Research significance
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Research methodology
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Expected outcomes
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7. Proposed research project start date
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8. Proposed research project completion date
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9. What is the state of the evidence relevant to the research question and therefore currently
available to inform decisions and actions? (Maximum 500 words including references)
Please include reference to existing evidence and gaps in evidence and the evidence your
project will create to address the gaps.
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10. Research design and methodology (Selection criteria (a))
(Maximum 1500 words including references)
The Institute assesses research for robustness, including the soundness of the methodology, the
appropriateness of the approach, the feasibility of the proposal and its prospects for a
successful outcome. Please describe how the project will be conducted to achieve a quality
outcome. Please also provide a summary of the project plan and timeline in table format.
The project plan must include:
 An outline of the proposed methodology and a short justification for the approach
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 A schedule of the main activities of the project and associated key milestones (or indicators)
and deliverables that can be used for monitoring and reporting research progress
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 A description of the roles and responsibilities of the project team members and/or
organisation(s) partnering in the project
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 A detailed timeline
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 Identification of any potential risks to the project and an explanation of how they would be
managed.
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11. How will Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people participate in leadership of
and/or be engaged in the project? (Selection criterion (b))
(Maximum 300 words)
Applications will be assessed on the degree of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement,
such as leadership and/or membership on the research team, as participants in consultations, in
workshops or in project related problem solving activities.
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12. What are the likely benefits in health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people as a result of this research? (Selection criterion (c))
(Maximum 500 words)
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13. Capability, experience and expertise of each member of the proposed project team in
relation to their role vis-à-vis the topic (Selection criterion (d))
(Maximum 500 words)
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14. Ability to complete the project on time and on budget (Selection criterion (e))
(Maximum 300 words)
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15. Proposed development of research skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
and/or communities (Selection criterion (f))
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(Maximum 300 words)
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16. Project team’s experience in conducting research with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander people and/or organisations in an ethical way (Selection criterion (g))
(Maximum 300 words)
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17. Knowledge exchange activities, including engagement of research end users, during the
project and after completion (Selection criterion (h))
(Maximum 300 words)
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18. Budget
Applicants must provide a detailed budget of the expected cost for their research project
using the budget tool available at http://www.lowitja.org.au/sites/default/files/docs/budgettemplate.xlsx
19. Is there any background IP to be brought to the Research Project?
Background IP is IP that has been developed before the project commenced which you will bring
to the project. Any background IP should be identified.
(Maximum 300 words)
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The named Project Leader must have a substantial appointment with the Administering
Institution.
20. Brief summary of the capability, experience and expertise of each member of the
proposed project team. Please indicate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personnel.
(a) Project Leader (maximum 500 words including top 5 relevant publications)
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(b) Project personnel (maximum 250 words including top 5 relevant publications)
Please include any additional positions you would recruit to the project team.
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21. Administering Institution details
Insert institution name and contact details
22. Please indicate if this project has been funded or is likely to be funded elsewhere, or is
linked to a project funded elsewhere.
Yes / No
If yes, please specify
Insert name of project and of funding body
23. Partner Details
If applicable, insert the names and contact details of all partner organisations involved in this
project.
Upload any documents in support of the application. Note all support documents should be
consolidated into a single Word or PDF file (i.e. only one attachment is allowed)
24. Evidence of support, if any, has been uploaded as one Word or PDF document.
Yes / No
Please upload any documents to support this application at http://www.lowitja.org.au/researchfunding-application
Applicant declaration
Please note that this declaration must be made again at http://www.lowitja.org.au/researchfunding-application when you upload and submit this application.
I declare that the information supplied in this application is true and correct and that all
required supporting documents have been supplied. I have original copies of all
submitted documents and understand that the Lowitja Institute may request sighting the
original documents for the purpose of verification. I acknowledge that all documents
submitted will become the property of the Institute and will not be returned to me.
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Yes / No
I understand that the information collected in this application form will enable the
Lowitja Institute to assess my application and, if my application is successful, create a
legally binding Research Activity Funding Agreement. I also understand that if I do not
complete all relevant sections of this application or fail to supply necessary supporting
documentation it may not be possible for the Lowitja Institute to process my application.
Yes / No
I understand that it is a serious offence under the Criminal Code of the Australian
Commonwealth to give misleading or false information and I acknowledge that the
Lowitja Institute reserves the right to reverse any decision made about my application for
research funding if it is found that I have provided misleading or false information.
Yes / No
Name of authorised person making
this application and declaration
(Must be representative of the
Administering Institution)
Position
Date
Please note you will receive an auto-generated email following your submission. If you do not
receive this in 24 hours, please contact Ms Mary Guthrie, General Manager (Policy), phone
03 8341 5504.
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