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Dear all,
For your information.
Regards,
Edo Stork
UNDP Fiji ITC For Development Programme Officer.
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Guide to the Programme
PAN is a program initiative of the IDRC International Development
Research Centre of Canada <http://www.idrc.ca/> which helps researchers
and communities in the developing world find solutions to their social,
economic, and environmental problems.
<http://www.idrc.ca/research/xpan_e.html>
Our office location:
Regional Office for South East and East Asia <http://www.idrc.org.sg/>
#07-01 RELC Building
30 Orange Grove Road
Singapore 258352
Tel: 65-2351344
Fax: 65-2351849
Our postal address:
Tanglin P O Box 101
Singapore 912404
Now Open for Applications.
Your applications must reach us by
15 December 2001.
The ICT R&D Grants Programme has the objective of building institutional
research capacity in the developing countries of the Asia-Pacific
region, in the area of Internet networking. It is directed at
encouraging original and innovative networking solutions to specific
development problems.
Funds are provided by the Pan Asia Networking Program of the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
of Canada <http://www.idrc.ca/> and the Asia-Pacific Development
Information Programme (APDIP) of the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) <http://www.apdip.net/>.
The Programme is administered by Asian Media
Information and Communication Centre (AMIC).
<http://www.amic.org.sg/>
The Programme is overseen by a Committee established by Pan Asia
Networking, APDIP and AMIC.
Grants for suitable research and development projects are available to
Asia-based organisations on a competitive basis. Preference is given to
projects that focus on practical solutions to real problems in Internet
policies and technology applications.
This web site sets out the application procedures, conditions for
project funding, and criteria for the assessment of applications under
the ICT R&D Grants Programme.
Scope
* Research and development into innovative ICT applications, with a
clear focus on practical and replicable approaches and techniques
* Development of practical solutions based on the application of
proven and readily available Internet technologies with a minimum of
basic research
* Research on the outcomes and social impacts of specific ICT
policies and interventions and application of Internet technologies
* Research on policy matters affecting Internet networking in the
Asia Pacific region, especially where linked to areas such as policy
impacts, gender equity, social equity, sustainable communities, and
technology diffusion/transfer, and benefits to rural areas
Eligibility
Applications to ICT R&D Grants Programme will be accepted from
organisations located in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific
region. However, applications from a consortium of organisations from
any part of the world will also be accepted where there are one or more
"lead" members from the region. Team projects and co-funding with other
agencies or organisations are considered desirable.
Applicants must be a government body or a legally incorporated entity.
Applications from unaffiliated individuals, or from teams of such
individuals, will not be accepted.
Applications that have been rejected by the Programme may not be
re-submitted for consideration again.
Funding & Duration
The ICT R&D Grants Programme is for project funding only, and may not be
accessed to cover core or recurrent funding needs.
Two types of grants can be applied for, as follows:
* For Project Grants, a maximum budget of US$30,000 will be available
over a term not exceeding 24 months.
* For Small Grants, a maximum budget of US$9,000 will be available
over a term not exceeding 12 months.
Approval Process
The ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee meets twice a year to review
proposals. Responses to submissions will generally be given by the
committee within 3 to 4 weeks of being reviewed. In certain cases this
may take longer, depending on the complexity of the proposal and whether
further information needs to be sought by the Committee.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Specific monitoring and evaluation processes to be used throughout the
project will have been outlined in the proposal. Regular project
progress reports (normally on a semi-annual basis), including internal
formative evaluation reports and administrative and financial status
reports, will be required. From time to time, the Programme may conduct
evaluation that involves clusters of individual projects.
Copyright & Dissemination
The results of the ICT R&D Grants Programme projects will be transparent
and made available publicly via the Internet and other means, as
appropriate. Project results including papers, research data and
findings, resources, techniques, and tools will be openly available and
distributed in the interests of sharing research results and research
experiences widely. Recipients under the ICT R&D Grants Programme agree
the condition of free dissemination of their project research results.
The Programme will not seek their permission in disseminating and
publishing research results in any form, and will duly acknowledge the
authors of the work. Permission is not required for reproduction by
users, the only conditions being that the project researchers should be
appropriately acknowledged, and that copies of such reproductions should
be provided to the Programme and the project researchers. Copyright for
project results will reside with the research team and the Programme
(and additionally with other funding agencies in the case of co-funded
projects).
How to Apply for Grants
Information on deadlines for project submission and proposal review
dates is made available on the Pan Asia Networking website, the APDIP
website and the AMIC website.
All grant applications must include:
1. A completed ICT R&D Grants Programme application form. Application
forms and budget guidelines can be downloaded/viewed from the left frame
of this page.
2. A full project proposal and budget. The application form, proposal
and budget must be submitted in soft format (computer readable). When
possible, please submit a second copy in HTML format.
3. A document or certificate of incorporation of the organisation, if
the applicant is not a government body.
4. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your electronic
application within three days of submission, you should immediately
e-mail: ApplyRnD@pan.idrc.org.sg (Attention: Ms Julian Ng) to enquire.
5. Questions should be addressed directly to the administering office
at the following address:
Asian Media Information & Communication Centre (AMIC)
Attention: Ms Julian Ng
Mailing Address:Jurong Point PO Box 360
Singapore 916412
Street Address: CS-02-28, CS Building
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 637718
Tel: (65) 792-7570
Fax: (65) 792-7129
E-mail: amicline@singnet.com.sg
Writing Your Project Proposal
A proposal to the ICT R&D Grants Programme should provide full details
of the proposed project so that it can be properly assessed by the
Committee. Normally, proposals should be between five and 10 pages in
length, excluding annexes. Annexes should be of reasonable length or
they will not be examined. All important information should be provided
in the proposal text and not in the annexes.
Essential Information
* Project background and justification: state concisely, what
development networking problem is being addressed by the project
* Project objectives: state precisely, what the project will aim to
achieve and what specific outcomes will be reached
* Project beneficiaries: state clearly which segments of the
population will benefit from the research.
* Project sustainability: state how continuity is to be sustained if
your proposal is for developing a system that will exist after the
project funding.
* Project methodology: state clearly, in the methodology how the
general and specific project objectives will be achieved.
* Project time-line: include a time-table/schedule of key activities.
* Project outputs: state what the project will produce and in what
form it will be delivered and disseminated
* Project monitoring: state what monitoring and/or evaluation
processes are being proposed
* Project budget: draw up a detailed budget for the project,
including other funding sources, if any. Do not submit a budget of more
than US$30,000 for a Project Grant and US$9,000 for a Small Grant.
* Project applicant: provide full details of the applicant, including
organisational contact details, a document or certificate of
incorporation of the organisation, if the applicant is not a government
body, and background information (as an annex)
* Project staff : provide full contact details of the organisation
applying for the grant, including project leader(s) and staff critical
to the project's success. Give their names, qualifications, and relevant
experience (as an annex).
Additional Information
* Provide details of existing research results, technologies or
techniques on which this project will build or depend.
* Provide details of previous projects undertaken, where relevant.
* Provide details of project publicity, if any.
Here is a list of proposals <http://www.panasia.org.sg/grants/awards/>
that have been awarded grants.
Criteria for Assessment
There are a number of mandatory criteria that all project proposals must
meet and which are used in the assessment process. Additionally, other
relevant criteria that will be used when considering a proposal, are
listed below.
Mandatory criteria
* Clear objectives, oriented towards specific issues or problems
within the scope of the ICT R&D Grants Programme. The starting point of
any proposal will be the definition of the problem that is to be
resolved through Internet policy and/or technology applications.
* Demonstrated need for R&D results of the type proposed, and in the
form proposed. Relevance to regional development priorities, such as
economic policy, gender equity, environment, education, social
development and capacity building concerns will be considered. The
targeted beneficiary groups should be clearly identified.
* Demonstrated capacity by the applying organisation to conduct and
document the project effectively within the specified budget and time
limits.
* Solid participation by organisations from the developing
Asia-Pacific region.
Other criteria
* Originality of the proposed R&D project, and assurance that it is
not already being undertaken elsewhere
* Applicability of the R&D results to developing countries in the
Asia-Pacific region
* Leverage of existing techniques and technologies to produce
innovative practical solutions rather than original "ground-up"
development or basic research work
* Replicability of the application of R&D results, showing potential
for use in other countries in the region.
* Demonstrated opportunity to build R&D capacities within other
organisations in developing Asia-Pacific countries
* Availability of co-funding by other agencies or organisations.
What will not be funded
* Proposals that do not address Internet related problems and
solutions
* Non-research activities like conferences, seminars, workshops and
educational and training
* Technical assistance-type projects that do not contain strong
research elements
* Electronic or print publishing e.g. newsletters, magazines,
journals, reports, books
* Supplemental grant and/or time extension requests
* Project proposals from organisations that are not government bodies
or legally registered entities
* Development of web sites
Frequently Asked Questions
As an individual, can I apply for an ICT R&D grant?
No, grants are not given to unaffiliated individuals or teams of
unaffiliated individuals. Applications will only be accepted from
organisations located in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region
or from a consortium of organisations from any part of the world where
there are one or more "lead" members from the region. Organisations
applying must be government bodies or legally registered entities.
Who selects the successful project applications?
Applications are considered by the ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee, a
diverse group of individuals with experience in development research,
regional problems, networking applications, policy and technology, and
R&D methodologies.
How much funding can I receive for my project?
There are two types of grant available. Each small grant can receive up
to $9,000 USD, while each project grant is given up to a maximum budget
of $30,000 USD.
Are joint projects allowed?
Yes, team projects and co-funding with other agencies or organisations
are encouraged.
When do I find out if my application is successful?
The ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee meets twice per year to review
proposals. Notification is normally given 3 to 4 weeks after review.
Relevant dates are posted on the Pan Asia Networking website, APDIP
website and AMIC website.
Where can I find out about previous applications that have been
successful?
Details of current and past ICT R&D Grants Programme projects are made
available through the "Grants Awarded" link on the left frame of this
page.
Will I own the copyright for the project?
No, copyright for projects will normally reside with the Programme and
the researchers and other funding agencies in the case of co-funded
projects.
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