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Defence and Security PhD ApplicationForm
(Command and Control PhD call 2015
Decision Aids for Command and Control)
November 2014
Each proposal is for one PhD, which must have a named supervisor.
Proposals should be submitted by noon on 7November 2014to and should include:
  • this completed application form
  • a CV of the UK supervisor
  • price breakdown proposal structure including a Gantt chart (or similar)
  • a single PowerPoint slide which summarises the scope of the proposed work

The applicant needs to be aware that if the project is funded by Dstl, the information in this section (‘PhD thesis subject’, ‘University’, ‘Overall Cost’ and ‘Abstract’) may be published in the public domain by Dstl.Only information that the applicant is content to appear in the public domain can be included in this section.
PhD thesis subject
University
Overall Cost
Abstract(max 200 words)
Proposal Area of Interest(s):
PhD Thesis Supervisor
Title:
Surname:
First name(s):
Nationality:
Telephone:
Fax:
Mobile:
Email:
Postal Address:
University Details
University name:
University Point of Contact for contracting purposes
Name:
Email address:
Telephone number:
Full Postal address
Applicant Details
Student personal details (if known)
Title:
Surname:
First name(s):
Nationality:
Email:
Postal Address:
Affiliations
Links with the UK MoD or affiliated agencies.
Does your university have any contracts with the Ministry of Defence?
Does your research centre have any contracts with the Ministry of Defence?
Is any employee of the Ministry of Defence officially aware of the subject of your thesis? If so, who?
Thesis
Title of thesis (3 lines maximum):
Objective of thesis (4 or 5 line overview):
Description of thesis subject under the following sub-headings (maximum 5 pages)
To include the following details (please delete the following guidance information on completion of application):
Scientific Quality and Innovation
This section should address the following and be no more than 2 pages in size.
The proposal must have a description of:
  • The problem that the work seeks to address
  • The work to be conducted, the proposed methodology
  • The novelty of the proposed work in relation to the context, and the timeliness
  • How the proposed work is ambitious, adventurous, and transformative
  • A pathway to impact for the proposed research
Project Management/Risk Management
This section should address the following and be no more than1 pagein size.
  • A 3-4 year project plan for each PhD with key milestones and deliverables. (Each year the student must submit an annual PhD progress report which has been reviewed by the supervisor/s)
  • A list of all key risks and for each risk a risk management and mitigation plan.
  • Whether Government furnished equipment or information (GFE, GFI) is required
  • Whether work involving human participants is proposed
The Centre(research group or research centre)
This section should address the following and be no more than 1 page in size.
The proposal must have a description of the relevance of the Centre or research group. The Information required is:
  • How the applicant’s expertise aligns with the topic of the call.
  • Evidence that the research group or research centre is leading in the proposed field, including a description of the group’s or centre’s contribution to the UK and international research landscape.
  • Evidence of significant research income
Linkages
This section should address the following and be no more than 1 page in size.
Applicants need to identify benefits concerning linkages.
  • The benefit MOD would obtain through funding research at the particular Centre.
  • The relevance of the broader research at the Centre to Defence and Security.
  • If multiple applications are being submitted to this call (a maximum of 5 per organization), any benefits for funding multiple projects need to be described.
  • What is the value to Dstl? Applicants are encouraged to provide options to include significant alignment/contribution of other studentship support from the host university (e.g. from EPSRC, institutional funds, other funding sources).

Guidance for Commercial Proposals
Please provide the following price breakdown for the PhD proposal as stated below. Failure to provide this information will cause delays in processing the application and possible rejection.
Price Breakdown Proposal Structure
1. The Authority requires that all prices quoted for proposals shall be on the basis that they are Firm (non-variable). That is to say that prices quoted are not subject to the effects of escalation or exchange rate variation.
2. To aid the consideration of 'value for money', prices must be supported by a full cost breakdown. Please see below a table detailing the price breakdown required for the firm price PhD proposals and the guidance applied in the notes column.
3. The proposal shall consist of a firm price for a fully funded student for the period required the supervisor and associated costs as detailed below.
Description / Firm Price Year 1 £ / Firm Price Year 2 £ / Firm Price Year 3 £ / Firm Price Year 4 £ / Total Price £ / Notes
Student
Stipend
Studentship fees
Academic Supervisor
Appropriate funding of supervisor(s)
(man-days/hours and *Rates applied)
Materials
Student
Travel and subsistence, including:
Categories: Rail travel, Car hire,
Accommodation, / This should detail all costs reasonably incurred broken down by category.
Academic Supervisor
Travel and subsistence, including:
Categories: Rail travel, Car hire,
Accommodation / This should detail all costs reasonably incurred broken down by category
Other Costs
Total Price
£
Research Councils Contribution / Linkage
Dstl intends to build upon the investment by the research councils. Significant alignment with, or contribution from, other sources of studentship support from the host university (e.g. from EPSRC, institutional funds, other funding sources) is highly desirable and should be highlighted below.
Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3 / Year 4 / Total Value £ / Notes
Value and type of contribution or linkage being proposed (If applicable)
Other Funding Opportunities
The primary purpose of the application form is for the assessment of the relevance of the proposed work in relation to the Defence and Security PhD programme.
These details will only be used for this purpose.
In the event that the application will not be funded under the Defence and Security PhD programme or wider Dstl programmes,other funding opportunities may exist through Dstl’s involvement in government-to-government international research collaborations (IRC) or through our engagement with industry.
If you wish for Dstl to explore (without commitment) funding opportunities through our IRC activities or opportunities through our industrial contacts, please indicate your approval below:
Applicant’s Consent

I consent for this application form to be disseminated to:

International government departments through Dstl’s IRC activities Yes/No

Industrial contacts of Dstl Yes/No

Name of authorising individual:

Signature:

Date:

Defence and Security PhD Application Form