Research Call: Aquatron Tidal Eenergy Research Program
Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Form
PROPOSAL No:(OERA USE ONLY) / PROPOSAL TITLE:
Lead Proponent name and organization:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO EXTERNAL PEER REVIEW
PROJECT ABSTRACT (Max.200words, non-confidential):
Briefly describe the proposed research in plain language. Please summarize the project objectives, tidal sector benefits and primary outcome.
Lead Proponentcontact information:
Address: / Phone: / Email:
Website:
Project partners (name of company, organization or institutional only):
I certify that I am authorized by the organization I represent, and in cooperation with the project partners, to submit this proposal to the Offshore Energy Research Association for consideration for funding. The information contained in this application is accurate and agreed to by myorganization andprojectpartners.
Lead proponentsignature / Date
1. PROJECT RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES
Describe theknowledge gap(s) and industry need for your research proposal, demonstrating how the project objectives and use of the Aquatron facility will address one or more of the research priorities (refer to RFP for list of three (3) key research priorities), and benefit(s) to the sector. Please provide relevant background information (e.g. literature references, industry insights, studies, etc.) to substantiate that the proposed research is justified, relevant and timely.
Response(Maximum 1 page):
2. PROJECT PLAN, TEAM AND KEY MILESTONES
Describe the project plan and proposed methodology.Describeeach partner’s roles/responsibilities, as well as the participation of students. Provide a project schedule including the key milestones and deliverables.
Response(Maximum3 pages):
3. AQUATRON TESTING COMPONENT
Describe how the Aquatron facility will be used (e.g. testing technologies, techniques, methodologies, proof of concept, prototypes, technology adaptations, etc.). Describe any pre-project or mid-project tank or equipment configurations, modifications or installations. Add any technical details that may be helpful for Aquatron staff to prepare the facility for project implementation. Please provide confirmation that your project idea has been reviewed by an Aquatron staff member to assess feasibility and suitablility (e.g. email attachment).
Response (Maximum2 pages):
4. LEVERAGE FUNDING
List/describe the cash and/or in-kind funding that has been secured and/or is anticipated as leverage contributions toward total project costs. Please providetheorganization/partnername, leverage type (cash or in-kind) and estimated dollar value. Include any planned or current applications to federal government funding programs, anticipated timelines, and if any, expected challenges to securing these funds. Leverage funding should be incorporated into the budget in Section 6.
Response(Maximum1/2 page):
5. LOCAL NOVA SCOTIA CONTENT
Provide brief details how you plan to engage with and/or use Nova Scotia content to develop and execute the project. Local content may include partnering with Nova Scotia organizations, First Nations participation, use of local services, suppliers, use of other testing facilitiesand expertise, etc.
Response(Maximum1/2 page):
6. PROJECT BUDGET AND VALUE
Provide a budget for the project, divided by the tasks described in the project plan. Please includeleverage funding(secured and/or anticipated) in a separate column from OERA-requested funding. Further, please refer to Addendum A in the RFP for Aquatron pricing to help with budget preparation.
Response:
A separate spreadsheet of the budget may be included as an attachment.
Completed RFP applications must be uploaded in both WORD and PDF formats to the OERA-FTP site available at:
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