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UNSW-Tsinghua Collaborative Research Fund 2016 APPLICATION FORM: SEED GRANTS In order to strengthen research collaboration and deepen relationships, UNSW and Tsinghua University have each agreed to provide $200,000 per annum to a joint collaborative research fund over two years - commencing 1 January 2017. The fund will be used to provide seed grants to identify, promote and encourage opportunities for collaborative research and development in areas of common interest, provide facilities for this purpose and enhance the activities, profiles and reputation of each party. SEED GRANT FUNDING AND PURPOSE The purpose of the seed grant is to establish a joint research collaboration leading to long term collaboration beyond the scope of the seed project. Expected Outcomes At least 2 reciprocal visits for staff and/or students to be conducted within the duration of the funding period (ie UNSW will provide funding for staff and/or students to travel at least twice to Tsinghua. Tsinghua will provide funding for staff and/or students to travel to UNSW). Submission of at least one joint co-authored publication. Targeting a suitable scheme for the submission of a joint application for external research funding. Funding Each institution will provide funds to support the activities of its own researchers. Grants of up to $20,000 per annum may be awarded for a duration of 12 months Seed grants may be renewed for one further period of 12 Page 1 of 2 UNSW-Tsinghua Collaborative Research Fund Guidelines
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UNSW-Tsinghua Collaborative Research Fund 2016
APPLICATION FORM: SEED GRANTS
In order to strengthen research collaboration and deepen relationships, UNSW and Tsinghua University have each agreed to provide $200,000 per annum to a joint collaborative research fund over two years - commencing 1 January 2017. The fund will be used to provide seed grants to identify, promote and encourage opportunities for collaborative research and development in areas of common interest, provide facilities for this purpose and enhance the activities, profiles and reputation of each party.
SEED GRANT FUNDING AND PURPOSEThe purpose of the seed grant is to establish a joint research collaboration leading to long term collaboration beyond the scope of the seed project.
Expected Outcomes At least 2 reciprocal visits for staff and/or students to be conducted within the duration of the
funding period (ie UNSW will provide funding for staff and/or students to travel at least twice to Tsinghua. Tsinghua will provide funding for staff and/or students to travel to UNSW).
Submission of at least one joint co-authored publication. Targeting a suitable scheme for the submission of a joint application for external research
funding.
Funding Each institution will provide funds to support the activities of its own researchers. Grants of up to $20,000 per annum may be awarded for a duration of 12 months
Seed grants may be renewed for one further period of 12 months subject to performance in fulfilling the objectives of the scheme.
A progress report will be required 11 months after receipt of funding providing evidence of outcomes to date.
Grants should be spent within the period indicated in the project submission or, as a maximum, within 12 – 24 months.
Eligible items for funding: Travel costs of researchers and/or research students associated with the project Reimbursement of living and hosting costs of visiting researchers from each institution Minor research costs associated with the project. Not to exceed 25% of grant Note – salaries and scholarships will not be funded
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APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Teams of researchers with one lead researcher from each institution should submit an application on the provided application form by the due date. Applications will be assessed by a Steering Committee with representatives including the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNSW and the Vice President, Research, Tsinghua University or delegates.
Theme areas to be supported in 2017/18: Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Life Sciences Photovoltaic and Solar Energy
Selection criteria:a) Quality, expected outcomes and impact of proposed research programb) Strength of research team relative to opportunityc) Alignment of proposal with purpose and expected outcomes of the fund
Key Dates Applications close: 5pm (local time) on 30 September 2016Announcements: successful applicants will be notified in November 2016 for commencement from 1 January 2017
SUBMISSION
The lead investigators from UNSW and Tsinghua need to work together to prepare a joint application using the application form provided.
The application form needs to be submitted to both UNSW (in English) and Tsinghua (in Chinese) via the email addresses below to be eligible for consideration.
Applications will only be accepted via email in either PDF or Word format to the following addresses:
UNSW applicants: [email protected]
Tsinghua applicants: [email protected]
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UNSW-Tsinghua Collaborative Research Fund 2016
APPLICATION FORM: SEED GRANTS
Project Title:
Project Team:Lead investigator (UNSW)Name: Department:Email:
Lead investigator (Tsinghua)Name: Department:Email:
Other named investigators: UNSW
Name School or Department
Other named investigators: TsinghuaName School or Department
Theme Area:☐ Chemical Engineering☐ Environmental Engineering☐ Life Sciences☐ Photovoltaic and Solar Energy
Project Details:In one page, provide details of:
Proposed research collaboration and activity How the project will lead to long term collaboration beyond the scope of the seed project Expected outcomes of seed grant funding:
the submission of at least one joint co-authored publication at least 2 reciprocal visits for staff and/or students as outlined in guidelines targeting a suitable scheme for submission of a joint application for external research
funding
UNSW-Tsinghua Collaborative Research Fund – Seed Grant Application
Track Record of Personnel
For each investigator named in the Project Team, please provide the following in no more than 2 pages per investigator:
a) Resumeb) List of 10 most significant career publications c) List of research funding for grants in the years 2013-16:
Description
(all named investigators on any proposal or grant/ project/ fellowship in which a Participant is/was involved, project title, source of support and scheme)
First year
Duration (years)
Total Value ($’000 or
RMB)
Example: X. Wang and J Smith, New Energy Materials, National Research Corporation, Fundamental Projects
2013 4 $500,000
UNSW-Tsinghua Collaborative Research Fund – Seed Grant Application
