Victorian Deaf Education Institute
Leadership, Professional Practice and Accountability Division
Early Childhood & School Education Group
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Victoria
Open Sector Research Grant Application
Maximising the learning potential of every child living in Victoria who is deaf or hard of hearingthrough evidence-based professional learning, targeted research and application of innovative technology
The Victorian Deaf Education Institute (VDEI) enables excellence in deaf education throughout Victoria. Through VDEI, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is committed to maximising educational outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children and young people from birth to adulthood.
This $25,000 competitive open sector research grant supports research projects that lead to improved educational outcomes for deaf or hard of hearing children living in Victoria. Chief investigators must be employed in a Victorian organisation that has an established ethics committee.
Deliverables: Written report, including executive summary and key recommendations for future research; in-person presentation of findings (at VDEI) and a web-based presentation of findings by July 2016.
Applications close 15 December 2014, with applicants notified and grant payment in early 2015.
1.Research question
State the exact research question andprovide a descriptive summary of the researchto be undertaken. [Max 200 words]
2.Problem
Describe the problem addressed by the research. [Max 200 words]
3.Enhancing evidence-based practice
Describe how the research is expected to add to evidence-baseddeaf education practice.[Max 250 words]
4.Knowledge gap
Provide evidence that a knowledge gap exists and explain how the proposed research question attempts to close the gap.[Max 200 words]
5.Methodology
Outline the proposed research design and methods, including justification. [Max 250 words]
6.Ethics approval
Describe the ethics approval process for your organisation. [Max 200 words]
7.Timelines and milestones
Describe the project milestones.
Activity / Date8.Research Investigators
Identify the chief investigator and list all other investigators. Attach a current resume for each investigator.
9.Budget
Outline indicative budget [Max 200 words]
Send electronic applications as one file to:
Dr Jill Duncan
Director, Victorian Deaf Education Institute
Leadership, Professional Practice and Accountability Division
Early Childhood & School Education Group, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
597 St Kilda Road (Cnr of High Street and St Kilda Road) Melbourne VIC 3004
Telephone: +61 3 9032 6400
Postal Address: PO Box 6307, Melbourne VIC, 3004
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Maximising the learning potential of every child living in Victoria who is deaf or hard of hearing through evidence-based professional learning, targeted research and application of innovative technology.