how to put together a strong application to the researcher-led initiative (rli) fund sarah r-h...
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How to put togethera strong application to the
Researcher-Led Initiative (RLI) fund
Sarah R-HDoctoral School
www.sussex.ac.uk/doctoralschool/internal/rli
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3-steps to a strong
application:
1. Read and
understand the
guidance notes
2. Address all the
criteria in your
application
3. Submit your
application
on time
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Read and understand the guidance notes
• Scope of the fund• Expected award amount• Deadline for
applications• Criteria for applications• Application process• Selection process• Terms and conditions of
awards
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Address all the criteria in your application
Clearly show how your initiative
meets the criteria
• How it will boost the professional
development of researchers
• How it is cross-or interdisciplinary
• How it appeals to researchers
across career stages
• How it is innovative
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Submit your application
on time
Current cycle deadline: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Allow time for:• Getting support statement
from your DODS• Proofreading• Getting accurate costings• Input from other parties
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How the RLI fund operates
• Panel considers all applications after deadline• Allocation of funds: panel considers all
applications in that round, and budget available
• Applicants informed of outcome within 4 weeks of closing date
• Successful? Doctoral School opens a budget code for your project
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Possible
outcomes
1. Successful - accepted2. Partially successful - offered partial
funding, with explanation and advice3. Revise & resubmit – feedback on
application with advice on how to improve it
4. Unsuccessful - rejected
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Winning initiatives…
• Broad appeal across disciplines / schools• Benefit researchers at different career stages• Involve collaboration across departments• Request only partial funding– co-sponsors; other resources
• Showed outreach – Outside of Sussex or non-academics
• Potential to lead onto something else• Have a legacy: website, resources
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Lesser applications…
• Lack signs of being innovative• Application incomplete / unclear• Unreasonable budgets– catering & speakers fees, ‘wages’
• Aimed at undergraduates or PGTs• School-based / departmental event• Event off-campus (costly) for no
discernible reason• Requested funds to be transferred
to personal bank account