Grant Application Form

Guidance notes

Who is this grant for?&#13;&#10;This research grant is for organisations researching in the field of mental health. Applications will only be considered from organisations that have a prior history or context of work in the field of mental health. The researchers named within the application must also have a sound academic record.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What will be considered?&#13;&#10;The scope of the research considered within this fellowship includes:&#13;&#10;- The nature of mental health&#13;&#10;- The origin and causes of mental health disorders.&#13;&#10;- Prevention of mental health disorders&#13;&#10;- Diagnosis&#13;&#10;- Treatment and cure&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What preferences does the trust have?&#13;&#10;Research can be local, regional or national.&#13;&#10;Given Vic’s interest in youth and family the Trust is more likely to give preference to research relating to youth and young persons.&#13;&#10;The Trust is looking to be a significant sponsor of the research.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What is less likely to be approved?&#13;&#10;The trust will not fund research that could be considered the core business of an organisation for which the organisation receives funds from another source. Where there is any doubt, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make a strong case to clarify that the proposed research is additional to core funded work and would not be able to be undertaken if additional financial support is not achieved.&#13;&#10;The trust is less likely to consider applications from research which will be funded by a number of sponsors.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Applications for funding for over $40,000 in one year will not be considered.&#13;&#10;Research into new initiatives for service development could be considered.&#13;&#10;Travel will only be considered as budgeted for in the proposal and the applicant should provide a justification for that expense in the section “Budget justifications and explanations”.&#13;&#10;Conference attendance will not be considered unless it is built into the case for a larger project of research and is seen as integral to that research. The applicant should provide a justification for that expense in the section ‘Budget justifications and explanations’.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What level of funding may be considered?&#13;&#10;There is no minimum level of funding and any funding given to an organisation will not exceed $40,000 in any one year. Funding is considered on an annual basis.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What is the expected time frame for projects/study?&#13;&#10;Typically, the research would take up to 2 years.&#13;&#10;Larger projects should be broken down into stages in the initial application, with the initial application seeking support for the first stage. Further applications for support can be made as the project proceeds. Such applications will be required to include a budget report, actual versus budgeted for the previous funding.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What is the role of referees?&#13;&#10;You are expected to provide the name and contact details of three people who will act as referees to support your application. Such referees should have sufficient knowledge of your academic work to date to enable them to verify your suitability for the scholarship.&#13;&#10;It is your responsibility to ensure that your referees are aware that you have nominated them and that they are familiar with the content of your application.&#13;&#10;At least two of these referees may be contacted by the Trust if your application is shortlisted. Please note that if referees have not responded to the Trust’s request for further information within 14 days of being contacted, your application will lapse.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Sponsoring or Host Institution&#13;&#10;Please ensure you have provided the details and required signatures from the people authorised to do so.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Are there any special requirements regarding the application form?&#13;&#10;It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application form is completed in full. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.&#13;&#10;Applications must be received, by the Trust, no later than July 31st.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Any queries should be addressed to admin@vicdavistrust.org

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Project Summary

Media Summary

Explain the project, and its significance to mental health, in language understandable to the public as a press release.0/100

Amount Requested NZD

max. 40,000

Researcher Details

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Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number(s)
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Referee Details

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What is your hypothesis?

What is the aim of the research?

What is the significance of the research?

What contribution will the research make to the field of mental health?

How do you propose to carry out the research?

Are other funding bodies being approached to support this research project?

Why is this research not funded by your organisation?

The following supporting documents/information must be uploaded to this application prior to submission;

A breakdown of the costs of the project, including salaries, materials, equipment etc.

Previous/current contracts (if any) and previous support from all agencies in the past 6 years. (funding agency, title of research, names of researchers, start date, total value of support).

Biographical sketches of each researcher covering present position and current employer (if relevant), FTE% for this project, FTE% for other research contracts, if they intend to be absent for a period of longer than one month during the contract duration and why?, qualifications,honours and awards indicating the field of study with dates and name of the conferring body, relevant academic and research experience, number of publications, if any (exclude abstracts, proceedings or letters).

Important publications (max 10), list of publications from last 5 years, other forms of research dissemination

Any other supporting documents or information which the Trustees should be made aware of.

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List any other sources of funding you have made or plan to make an application to, the dollar value of the funds you are seeking from each and the date of expected notification

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I, the principal researcher (or proxy) confirm that all parts of the application form and supporting documents are accurate and correct.

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