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Regards, Edo Stork UNDP Fiji ITC For Development Programme Officer. _____ Guide to the Programme PAN is a program initiative of the IDRC International Development Research Centre of Canada <http://www.idrc.ca/> which helps researchers and communities in the developing world find solutions to their social, economic, and environmental problems. <http://www.idrc.ca/research/xpan_e.html> Our office location: Regional Office for South East and East Asia <http://www.idrc.org.sg/> #07-01 RELC Building 30 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258352 Tel: 65-2351344 Fax: 65-2351849 Our postal address: Tanglin P O Box 101 Singapore 912404 Now Open for Applications. Your applications must reach us by 15 December 2001. The ICT R&D Grants Programme has the objective of building institutional research capacity in the developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region, in the area of Internet networking. It is directed at encouraging original and innovative networking solutions to specific development problems. Funds are provided by the Pan Asia Networking Program of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada <http://www.idrc.ca/> and the Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) <http://www.apdip.net/>. The Programme is administered by Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC). <http://www.amic.org.sg/> The Programme is overseen by a Committee established by Pan Asia Networking, APDIP and AMIC. Grants for suitable research and development projects are available to Asia-based organisations on a competitive basis. Preference is given to projects that focus on practical solutions to real problems in Internet policies and technology applications. This web site sets out the application procedures, conditions for project funding, and criteria for the assessment of applications under the ICT R&D Grants Programme. Scope * Research and development into innovative ICT applications, with a clear focus on practical and replicable approaches and techniques * Development of practical solutions based on the application of proven and readily available Internet technologies with a minimum of basic research * Research on the outcomes and social impacts of specific ICT policies and interventions and application of Internet technologies * Research on policy matters affecting Internet networking in the Asia Pacific region, especially where linked to areas such as policy impacts, gender equity, social equity, sustainable communities, and technology diffusion/transfer, and benefits to rural areas Eligibility Applications to ICT R&D Grants Programme will be accepted from organisations located in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region. However, applications from a consortium of organisations from any part of the world will also be accepted where there are one or more "lead" members from the region. Team projects and co-funding with other agencies or organisations are considered desirable. Applicants must be a government body or a legally incorporated entity. Applications from unaffiliated individuals, or from teams of such individuals, will not be accepted. Applications that have been rejected by the Programme may not be re-submitted for consideration again. Funding & Duration The ICT R&D Grants Programme is for project funding only, and may not be accessed to cover core or recurrent funding needs. Two types of grants can be applied for, as follows: * For Project Grants, a maximum budget of US$30,000 will be available over a term not exceeding 24 months. * For Small Grants, a maximum budget of US$9,000 will be available over a term not exceeding 12 months. Approval Process The ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee meets twice a year to review proposals. Responses to submissions will generally be given by the committee within 3 to 4 weeks of being reviewed. In certain cases this may take longer, depending on the complexity of the proposal and whether further information needs to be sought by the Committee. Monitoring & Evaluation Specific monitoring and evaluation processes to be used throughout the project will have been outlined in the proposal. Regular project progress reports (normally on a semi-annual basis), including internal formative evaluation reports and administrative and financial status reports, will be required. From time to time, the Programme may conduct evaluation that involves clusters of individual projects. Copyright & Dissemination The results of the ICT R&D Grants Programme projects will be transparent and made available publicly via the Internet and other means, as appropriate. Project results including papers, research data and findings, resources, techniques, and tools will be openly available and distributed in the interests of sharing research results and research experiences widely. Recipients under the ICT R&D Grants Programme agree the condition of free dissemination of their project research results. The Programme will not seek their permission in disseminating and publishing research results in any form, and will duly acknowledge the authors of the work. Permission is not required for reproduction by users, the only conditions being that the project researchers should be appropriately acknowledged, and that copies of such reproductions should be provided to the Programme and the project researchers. Copyright for project results will reside with the research team and the Programme (and additionally with other funding agencies in the case of co-funded projects). How to Apply for Grants Information on deadlines for project submission and proposal review dates is made available on the Pan Asia Networking website, the APDIP website and the AMIC website. All grant applications must include: 1. A completed ICT R&D Grants Programme application form. Application forms and budget guidelines can be downloaded/viewed from the left frame of this page. 2. A full project proposal and budget. The application form, proposal and budget must be submitted in soft format (computer readable). When possible, please submit a second copy in HTML format. 3. A document or certificate of incorporation of the organisation, if the applicant is not a government body. 4. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your electronic application within three days of submission, you should immediately e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Attention: Ms Julian Ng) to enquire. 5. Questions should be addressed directly to the administering office at the following address: Asian Media Information & Communication Centre (AMIC) Attention: Ms Julian Ng Mailing Address:Jurong Point PO Box 360 Singapore 916412 Street Address: CS-02-28, CS Building Nanyang Technological University Singapore 637718 Tel: (65) 792-7570 Fax: (65) 792-7129 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Writing Your Project Proposal A proposal to the ICT R&D Grants Programme should provide full details of the proposed project so that it can be properly assessed by the Committee. Normally, proposals should be between five and 10 pages in length, excluding annexes. Annexes should be of reasonable length or they will not be examined. All important information should be provided in the proposal text and not in the annexes. Essential Information * Project background and justification: state concisely, what development networking problem is being addressed by the project * Project objectives: state precisely, what the project will aim to achieve and what specific outcomes will be reached * Project beneficiaries: state clearly which segments of the population will benefit from the research. * Project sustainability: state how continuity is to be sustained if your proposal is for developing a system that will exist after the project funding. * Project methodology: state clearly, in the methodology how the general and specific project objectives will be achieved. * Project time-line: include a time-table/schedule of key activities. * Project outputs: state what the project will produce and in what form it will be delivered and disseminated * Project monitoring: state what monitoring and/or evaluation processes are being proposed * Project budget: draw up a detailed budget for the project, including other funding sources, if any. Do not submit a budget of more than US$30,000 for a Project Grant and US$9,000 for a Small Grant. * Project applicant: provide full details of the applicant, including organisational contact details, a document or certificate of incorporation of the organisation, if the applicant is not a government body, and background information (as an annex) * Project staff : provide full contact details of the organisation applying for the grant, including project leader(s) and staff critical to the project's success. Give their names, qualifications, and relevant experience (as an annex). Additional Information * Provide details of existing research results, technologies or techniques on which this project will build or depend. * Provide details of previous projects undertaken, where relevant. * Provide details of project publicity, if any. Here is a list of proposals <http://www.panasia.org.sg/grants/awards/> that have been awarded grants. Criteria for Assessment There are a number of mandatory criteria that all project proposals must meet and which are used in the assessment process. Additionally, other relevant criteria that will be used when considering a proposal, are listed below. Mandatory criteria * Clear objectives, oriented towards specific issues or problems within the scope of the ICT R&D Grants Programme. The starting point of any proposal will be the definition of the problem that is to be resolved through Internet policy and/or technology applications. * Demonstrated need for R&D results of the type proposed, and in the form proposed. Relevance to regional development priorities, such as economic policy, gender equity, environment, education, social development and capacity building concerns will be considered. The targeted beneficiary groups should be clearly identified. * Demonstrated capacity by the applying organisation to conduct and document the project effectively within the specified budget and time limits. * Solid participation by organisations from the developing Asia-Pacific region. Other criteria * Originality of the proposed R&D project, and assurance that it is not already being undertaken elsewhere * Applicability of the R&D results to developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region * Leverage of existing techniques and technologies to produce innovative practical solutions rather than original "ground-up" development or basic research work * Replicability of the application of R&D results, showing potential for use in other countries in the region. * Demonstrated opportunity to build R&D capacities within other organisations in developing Asia-Pacific countries * Availability of co-funding by other agencies or organisations. What will not be funded * Proposals that do not address Internet related problems and solutions * Non-research activities like conferences, seminars, workshops and educational and training * Technical assistance-type projects that do not contain strong research elements * Electronic or print publishing e.g. newsletters, magazines, journals, reports, books * Supplemental grant and/or time extension requests * Project proposals from organisations that are not government bodies or legally registered entities * Development of web sites Frequently Asked Questions As an individual, can I apply for an ICT R&D grant? No, grants are not given to unaffiliated individuals or teams of unaffiliated individuals. Applications will only be accepted from organisations located in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region or from a consortium of organisations from any part of the world where there are one or more "lead" members from the region. Organisations applying must be government bodies or legally registered entities. Who selects the successful project applications? Applications are considered by the ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee, a diverse group of individuals with experience in development research, regional problems, networking applications, policy and technology, and R&D methodologies. How much funding can I receive for my project? There are two types of grant available. Each small grant can receive up to $9,000 USD, while each project grant is given up to a maximum budget of $30,000 USD. Are joint projects allowed? Yes, team projects and co-funding with other agencies or organisations are encouraged. When do I find out if my application is successful? The ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee meets twice per year to review proposals. Notification is normally given 3 to 4 weeks after review. Relevant dates are posted on the Pan Asia Networking website, APDIP website and AMIC website. Where can I find out about previous applications that have been successful? Details of current and past ICT R&D Grants Programme projects are made available through the "Grants Awarded" link on the left frame of this page. Will I own the copyright for the project? No, copyright for projects will normally reside with the Programme and the researchers and other funding agencies in the case of co-funded projects. ------------ ***GKD is an initiative of the Global Knowledge Partnership*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.globalknowledge.org>
