2010-2011 Strategic Funding Initiative for Joint Research and
Education Programmes: Application Form
Notes to Applicants:
(a) IMPORTANT - Please read the "Monash-Warwick 2010-2011 Strategic Funding Initiative for
Joint Research and Education Programmes: Guidelines" before completing this form
(b) Applications must be lodged by Close of Business (UK Time) Wednesday 15 September 2010
(c) Applicants are required to submit a single joint application to both [email protected]
and [email protected]
(d) A copy of the project leaders’ brief (i.e. maximum 3 pages of minimum font size 10) CVs should be
submitted with this form as well as copies of the endorsements of the relevant Dean or Head of
Department for both Monash and Warwick
(e) Please ensure that all co-applicants are copied in the email
(f) Please do not convert the file to PDF format
(g) Website for University of Warwick staff:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/staff/relations/resources/monash-warwickfund/
(h) Website for Monash University staff:
https://secure.monash.edu/odvci/index.php/Monash-Warwick_Strategic_Funding_Initiative_2010-11
SECTION 1: Project Outline
This application is for (delete as applicable):
A. A planning meeting/workshop for a new collaboration (yes/no)
OR
B. A planning meeting/workshop to advance an existing collaboration (yes/no)
AND
C. Funding is requested for a follow-up visit (yes/no)
AND
D. Funding is requested to further develop a project previously funded under the Joint
Initiative (yes/no)
Joint Project Title
Proposed Start Date
Proposed End Date
Purpose of
collaboration
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SECTION 2: Project Applicants
Monash University
University of Warwick
PRINCIPAL APPLICANTS (Principle Investigators1)
Title / Name
Position
Faculty / School
Department
Email
Telephone
Name of approving
Head of Department
or Dean
NB. Applicants must append a copy of an email or letter of endorsement for this project from
the HoD or Dean named.
CO-APPLICANTS (1) NB There must be at least two staff involved in delivering the project on
both sides, including the principal applicants.
Monash University
University of Warwick
Title / Name
Position
Faculty / School
Department
Email
Telephone
CO-APPLICANT (2)
Title / Name
Faculty / School
Department
Email
Telephone
*Please add more Co-applicants sections accordingly if there are more
1
Will also be the designated point of contact for project correspondence and persons accountable for project management and
reporting.
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SECTION 3: Proposed Budget
1. BUDGET CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED (YEAR TO 14 SEPTEMBER 2011)
Please provide a breakdown of the estimated costs for the proposed activities, including early and advanced stage
collaborations and any follow-up activities. The budget request from each side should represent the amount to be
invoiced to that particular University. Amounts which will be incurred in Australian dollars should be budgeted in the
Monash University column and amounts which will be incurred in Pounds should be budgeted in the University of
Warwick column. In the case of amounts incurred in other currencies, please clearly identify original currency and
amount, convert to AUD or GBP and place this in one column only (it does not matter which). Your proposed
budged does not need to be split 50:50 between the universities, as the universities have agreed to settle any
imbalances in total at the conclusion of the award process. Please leave items blank if not applicable.
Monash University
University of Warwick
$AUD
£GBP
Travel
Accommodation
Hosting Costs
Other Costs (please
provide details)
TOTAL REQUEST*
NB Your total combined request should not exceed AUD$40,000 or GBP20,000 equivalent. For
simplicity for this exercise, assume GBP1 = AUD2. For example, if you request a GBP total of £10,000
your maximum AUD request is $20,000 as the combined total is $40,000. Or if you request $AUD30k
your maximum possible GBP request is £5k.
If this application is to further develop a project previously funded under the 2009-10 Joint Initiative, it
should be accompanied by a report of the first year of the project, as mentioned in Section 2.0 of the
guidelines.
OTHER FUNDING
Please provide information on any other contributions towards the activity that you have secured
Funding Source
Type
(e.g. Industry /
Government)
1
2
3
P3/5
Amount of Funding
(in AUD)
Remarks
SECTION 4: Details of Proposed Project (Max. 1,500 words for this section)
Purpose, and Objectives
Clearly list down the objectives for the project as it will be used to measure its outcomes at the
completion of one year.
Details of Benefits From the Collaboration Activity
Highlight background, complementary expertise, theme/challenge area and history of collaborative efforts-if
applicable. Please highlight how this initiative is novel, how it will facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge,
expertise, skills development and/or best practice in the relevant area.
Describe the involvement from Other Participants for the Meeting / Workshop / Exchange Visit
Including from Monash/Warwick, other Universities, industry partners, etc.
Anticipated outcomes, deliverables and potential follow on activities for proposed project
Provide outline of the proposed agenda including session topics, speakers, format and Programme Committee-if
applicable. Please detail plans to sustain the collaboration by outlining external funding opportunities identified.
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Additional Planned Activities relevant to the aims of this project (if applicable)
Eg. Including visits to industrial collaborator sites, seminar presentations.
.
SECTION 5: Benefits of Proposed Project (Max. 1,000 words for this section)
Please provide a summary of the anticipated benefits of this project for Monash and Warwick.
Please be specific.
For further information, please contact:
WARWICK
Mrs Marie Smithers, PA to Head of Institutional Relations, International Office,
tel: +44 (0)24 7652 3814 or email: [email protected]
MONASH
Ms Melinda Pipan, Project Officer, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement),
tel: +61 3 9905 0909 or email: [email protected]
P5/5