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Application for Joint Research Grant
Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC)
/GCC Research Project No. ( )
GCC PRIORITY AREA
Project Title in English
Project Title in Arabic
List of Subject Areas (ordered according to their importance; use Guide to Subject Areas for relevant Subject Code)
1. / 2. / 3. / 4.Keywords: maximum 5 (mandatory)
Project Duration: months / 1 2 3 year(s)
/ Total Budget Requested (KD)Research Team (Please attach updated CVs for the Research Team)
First: Principal Investigators1. Name : / Rank: --ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor / University ID:
University of / Faculty: / Department:
2. Name : / Rank: --ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor / University ID:
University of / Faculty: / Department:
Second: Co-Investigator(s) (If more than 2 use additional sheet)
1. Name : / Rank: --ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor / University ID:
University of / Faculty: / Department:
2. Name : / Rank: --ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor / University ID:
University of / Faculty: / Department:
Third: Contributor(s) (maximum 4 )
1. Name: / 2. Name: / 3. Name: / 4. Name:
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The Project 's Abstract (about 200 words)
1. In English2. In Arabic
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Research Major Items
1. Project Background(Explain - depending on the literature- WHAT has been already done in the research field of your project)
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2. Objectives3. Importance
4. Research Methodology
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Time Frame for EXECUTION of Research: University of
Specify the research major activities during the project duration (in months).
Major Activities / Ist year / 2nd Year / 3rd Year1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
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Research & Teaching Load for the Research TEam
Specify the time commitments in hour(s) per week for this project and others as well as teaching dutiesResearch Team
(Name) / Hours / Week
This Project / Other Project(s) / Teaching
1st year / 2nd year / 3rd year / 1st year / 2nd year / 3rd year / 1st year / 2nd year / 3rd year
PI
CoI 1
CoI 2
CoI 3
CoI 4
Specify the duties of every CoI and the significance of his/her contribution
Expected Research Output
Published Paper(s) / Number (Only these will be considered as "productivity" of the project)*Conference Presentation(s) / as Manuscript , as Poster
You must acknowledge the financial support of Kuwait University Research Grant in all your Published Output from this project by mentioning the Research Sector Project GRANT Number, as per the following format:
This work was supported & funded by Kuwait University, Research Grant No. [ ]
* Please note that published paper with author names not belonging to the research project team will NOT be considered as productivity.
* Please note that for Scientific Faculties only papers that are published in journals with impact factors according to the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) are counted as productivity for the projects.
Ethics & Risks Prevention (if any)
Does your research proposal require: / Specify what protection the PI has for the safety of subjectsHuman Subjects/ Samples
Radiation Material
Dangerous Chemicals
Laboratory Hazards
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REFERENCES(Arrange as follows: Author(s), Year, Title, Journal, Volume, Page Nos.)
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Total Project Budget Required
Requirement(s) / University of / University of1st YEAR / 2nd YEAR / 3rd YEAR / 1st YEAR / 2nd YEAR / 3rd YEAR
1. Manpower
(Minimum 3 months)
2. Mission
(Please choose one type and select only once per project) / a. Conference Presentation
b. Visiting Expert
3. Equipment
4. Running Cost / a. Consumables
b. Temporary Manpower
Annual Total (KD.)
Total (KD.)
Grand Total (KD.)
1. PERMANENT Manpower RequIrEment (if any)
Please select only one type of manpower with justificationResearch Associate (KD. 700 / month) / Senior Research Assistant (KD. 600 / month)
Research Assistant (KD. 550 / month) / Senior Technician (KD. 500 / month)
Technician (KD. 450 / month) / Assistant Technician (KD. 350 / month)
Justification:
2. NON PERMANENT:
A. Secondment (KD. 250 / month)Justification:
b.Temporary Manpower ReQuIrEment (if any)
(Maximum KD. 1500/- per person during a fiscal year, where the total temporary manpower budget should be at most 50% of the overall budget and NOT to exceed KD 6000/-. Allowing a single temporary manpower to join more than two research projects during the same fiscal year is NOT permissible )Requested Amount KD.
Justification:
3. Mission (if any)
a. Conference PresentationSPECIFY
North South America, Australia and Far East (KD. 2500)
Europe and North African Countries (KD. 2000)
Middle East and GCC Countries (KD. 1200)
Please Note: PI must submit a Mission Report within two weeks of return.
b. Inviting visiting Expert
Please Note: The Visiting Expert must submit a report within 3 weeks from end of the visit.
Visitor’s Name & Institution / Justification / Duration (in weeks)
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4. Requested Equipment (if any)
(If more than 4, use extra sheet)Equipment
( Name and Specifications) / Justification / Price (KD)
Grand Total (KD.)
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5. Running Cost (consumables only)
Specify Requirements / Description & Justification / Budget (KD)Materials & Supplies
Computer Software
Typography & Reproduction
Published Materials or Books (Maximum KD 200)
Research Reward Facilities
The PI is entitled to a mount of 500 KD for duration of the project (250 KD for the 1st year, 150 KD for 2nd year and 100 KD for 3rd year). / 1. The amount is meant to cover small project-related purchases such as, stationary, small equipment and consumables, with cost not exceeding KD 25/-, inclusive of reference and scientific books.
2. No bills are required for these purchases as poor of such expenses.
3. Such expenses should not be included or settled through the petty cash.
Laboratory & Statistical Analysis
(If the requested budget exceeds KD. 500, it should be through a contract between the PI & one of the university statistical units. In this case RS will settle the contract budget)
Grand Total (KD.)
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Certification PageCertification for the Research Team
I(we) certify to the best of my(our) knowledge that:
1. the information herein (excluding scientific hypotheses and scientific opinions) are true and complete, and
2. if an award is granted as a result of this proposal, I(we) agree to accept responsibility for the scientific conduction of the project and to provide the required project reports on their due date.
First: Principal Investigator (Applicant)
Name:
Faculty: / Department:
Signature & Stamp ______/ Date ______
Second: Co-Investigators
1. Name:
Faculty: / Department:
Signature & Stamp ______/ Date ______
2. Name:
Faculty: / Department:
Signature & Stamp ______/ Date ______
3. Name:
Faculty: / Department:
Signature & Stamp ______/ Date ______
4. Name:
Faculty: / Department:
Signature & Stamp ______/ Date ______
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