Hunter Research Project Support Grant Application Form

Project Details

Applicants must submit a written statement with the following:

1. Name and Student ID;
2. Project Title
3. Project Overview (150 words or less)
   Outlining the background and plain English summary of the project.
4. Project importance 50% (250 words)
   Outlining why the proposed project is important, needed and likely to result in significant advancement in knowledge and understanding of the environment and/or practical improvements in the way environments are managed;
5. Amount Requested 30% (250 words)
   Outlining the amount requested (maximum of $8000) and planned use of the funds which is rigorous, achievable, innovative, and compatible with time left in candidature. This section should include details about approaches to sampling and a time frame of the project schedule;
6. Research Outputs (10% weighting):
   Listing any publications or other research outputs that you have;
7. Academic Record (10% weighting):
   Listing qualifications, GPAs and academic awards.

By submitting this application you agree that:

• Either your primary supervisor, or one of your co-supervisors, is part of the Earth & Environmental Sciences (EES) Group;
• You have discussed this application with your research adviser/s and they support your application;
• The information you supply is true and correct to the best of your knowledge;
• If you are successful in receiving a grant you will use the funds for research project expenses in accordance with the financial policies of JCU;
• If your application is successful you will be asked to provide an impact report, article or video at the end of the funding round.  The impact report/article/video should document how the research transpired and what outcomes have, or will, come from the project, the communities that have benefited and any on-going research.  This report/video may be used in conjunction with the Donor’s name in University communications