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Application Guidelines for Research Fellowships/New Initiative Grant/Special New Initiative Grant

Members of staff should submit a cover letter, a very brief proposal, and letters of support from both the Faculty Dean and the Department Head. Failure to submit these letters will result in the application not being considered.

1. Cover Page

   The cover page should provide the following information:

   • Name of applicant; address and telephone/fax number(s) at the UWI Mona; and, an e-mail address. (Provide separate contact information for multiple applicants and identify the principal investigator(s) with an asterisk‘*’).
   • Title of the proposed research project
   • Purpose of request (Application for a Research Fellowship/New Initiative/Special New Initiative Programme)
   • Expected project commencement date
   • Expected project ending date
   • Main anticipated outputs and their mode of dissemination (e.g. articles and targeted journals; books/monographs and targeted publishers; works of art; policy documents and technical reports; curriculum materials; new or enhanced income generation opportunities; new products and associated intellectual property).
   • The expected number of papers and project timeframe for these papers emanating from the project.
   • Amount of funds being requested (in Jamaican dollars).
2. Table of Contents (list of items and corresponding page numbers)
3. Project Abstract (A brief narrative not exceeding 200 words)

   The project abstract should be a concise statement of:

   • what the project is seeking to achieve;
   • why it is important to do the research;
   • the research methods to be employed;
   • what new knowledge is anticipated; and,
   • the potential impact of the research findings.
4. Project Description (maximum: 1000 words inclusive of figures and tables)
   • Introduction or Background
     • Identify the research questions/problems, which the proposed research is seeking to address.
     • Evaluate the current body of knowledge, through a literature review.
     • Identify gaps, unresolved or new issues to be targeted by the research, why they should be targeted and the likely significance of the new information anticipated.
     • Indicate the potential usefulness of the research.
   • Identify the Project’s Aim and Objectives:
     • State a broad overarching aim followed by a set of specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound (SMART) objectives for the project.
     • State how the research project will advance your career
     • State how the research project will develop your graduate students
   • Methodology: Outline the research methodology for the proposed work, and indicate any innovative new strategies that are likely to distinguish your project as a high quality research exercise.
   • Work Plan: Provide timelines for the various activities of the proposed research project. Also, identify the indicators for success for the different objectives and how they will be measured and evaluated.
   • Project Budget: Indicate the amount of funding required to cover all research activities, such as equipment, chemical or biological supplies, salaries and allowances, questionnaires and interviews, and travel. Also, provide supporting quotations from suppliers of the goods and services required for the proposed project. (The bursary may be contacted for assistance with salary determination).
5. Current and Other Pending Applications
   • List all active research grants and applications, including Research Fellowships or New / Special New Initiative Grants that have been submitted to funding agencies over the last five years.
   • Indicate whether or not you have utilized your Study and Travel or Sabbatical Leave to conduct research on this project.
   • Indicate whether or not you are eligible and have applied for Sabbatical Leave to pursue the project.
6. Research Record of Applicant(s)

   Provide a list of your research work and publications completed over the last five years.

7. Bibliography

   List the key references that are relevant to the proposed research.

8. Relevant Appendices

   Provide additional information relevant to the proposal: e.g. letters indicating clearance by the ethics committee, additional funding support, invitation or acceptance to work at other institutions, quotations for goods and services required by the project.

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