Application format for incentive grants

Applications should take the form of a research proposal for each proposed paper. This should include: 

• the topic 
• the specific knowledge gap that the research is directed towards (with explicit reference to relevant sections of our three gaps documents) 
• clarification on the following question: what is the contribution that the proposed research will make to filling the particular knowledge gap? 
• the resultant focused research questions 
• data and research methods 
• expected outputs 
• the researcher(s) involved, her/his qualifications, interests, expertise, experience and track record (e.g. research output) in the relevant area 
• time-frame; for example, 8-12 months or , 2 years 

Applications may also include the following information: 

• sequencing and prioritisation (relative to a researcher's other submissions, if any) 
• an indication of whether this is new or ongoing research 
• other funding 
• other relevant information.