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Expert Group Grants Application Guidance

The application form consists of the following sections: 

  • Eligibility
  • Statements
  • Upload supporting documents 

The statement section is formed of seven statements which applicants need to complete.  

Plagiarism is not allowed. Applications shown to be plagiarised will not be considered. 

Statement 1: Describe the project aims and goals of the initiative? (100-300 words) 

Statement 2: Describe how the project will be developed and delivered, including any innovative aspects or collaborations fostered through this project. (100-300 words) 

Statement 3: What are the expected benefits and impacts of delivering this project? (100-300 words)  

Statement 4: What outputs will be created and how will these be used? (100-300 words) 

Statement 5: How will the initiative be assessed and success be measured? (100-300 words) 

Statement 6: Please provide a budget breakdown outlining how the funding will be used (100-300 words) 

If any match funding has been identified, please also indicate this here. 

Statement 7: Please provide details of any relevant experience or past work related to this project (100-300 words)

Supporting documents to upload:

  • The CV of the project lead (a maximum of two pages in length)
  • A workplan detailing how the outputs will be delivered within the stated timelines.
  • Letter of institutional support on institutional letterhead from the executive head or other senior member of the applicant’s institution to verify their support of the proposed initiative.