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Application Form2020 PhD Scholarship
The Suicide Prevention Research Fundis proudly supported by
FINAL 23 January 2020
Application Form - 2020 PhD Scholarship 1
Key steps
1. Review the application guidelines2. Review the application checklist3. Complete application form in your preferred format4. Cross reference the application guidelines and checklist to ensure you have addressed all criteria5. Submit the application and supporting documentation to [email protected] by
11:59pm (AEST) on Thursday 15 October 2020
GuidelinesTo assist with completing the application please refer to the guidelines on the Suicide Prevention Australia website.
Key dates
Application periodOpen
14 September 2020Close
15 October 2020
Formatting requirements Applicants must:
1. Address all questions below using this template 2. Take note of character limits for each section – character limits are exclusive of spaces and supporting materials. Supporting materials such as diagrams, graphs, tables and figures may be attached as an appendix3. Complete forms in Calibri 11pt4. Use the file naming conventions below:
Document type File naming convention
a) Application Application - First name Surname - Administering Institution
b) Resumes Resume - First name Surname
c) References Reference - First name Surname
d) Letter of Support Letter of Support - Administering Institution
e) Letter of Involvement (if applicable) Letter of Involvement - Partner Organisation
5. Supply supporting documents as separate files in Word or PDF format
EnquiriesIf you have enquiries regarding the research grant program please contact Suicide Prevention Australia on
+61 (2) 9262 1130 or email [email protected]
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1. Executive summary (1500 character limit)
2. The Applicant
Applicant details
Position:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Primary contact number:
Email address:
Note: Applicant’s resume required, see template Applicant Resume – 2020 PhD Scholarship
CitizenshipAre you an Australian Citizen?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If no, evidence that you have a legal right to work and reside in Australia will be required prior to being awarded the grant.
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3. The Administering Institution
Administering Institution details
Institution name:
Institution address:
Note: A Letter of Support from the Administering Institution must be provided at time of application
Research Administration Officer (RAO) details
Position:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Primary contact number:
Email address:
Is the application being submitted by the RAO on behalf of the Applicant? Yes No
Primary Academic Supervisor details
Position:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Primary contact number:
Email address:
Note: Academic Supervisor’s resume required, see template Academic Supervisor Resume – 2020 PhD Scholarship
4. The Partner Organisation (if applicable)
Partner Organisation details
Organisation name:
Organisation address:
Note: A Letter of Involvement must be provided at time of application if the applicant will be partnering with an organisation for the duration of the research period
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Partner Organisation contact details
Position:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Primary contact number:
Email address:
6. Proposed Research Project
a) Research title (200 character limit)
b) Brief synopsis of proposed research including description, rationale, key objectives and outcomes
(3000 character limit)
7. Responses to Selection Criteria
a) Proposed Quality and Innovation Describe how the proposed research directly addresses suicide and its prevention (1000 character limit)
Describe how the conceptual/theoretical framework of the proposed research is innovative and original
(1000 character limit)
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Describe how the aims, concepts, methods and results of the proposed research will advance knowledge (1000 character limit)
Describe how the proposed research aligns with the Suicide Prevention Resea rch Fund priorities
(1000 character limit)
Describe how the proposed research incorporates lived experience of suicide
(1000 character limit)
b) FeasibilityDescribe how the project’s design, leadership and budget provide confidence in the timely and successful completion of the research (1000 character limit)
Outline how the Administering Institution will provide a supportive research environment including existing relevant research program(s) and infrastructure (1000 character limit)
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Outline how adequate academic, senior-level supervision of the researcher and associated research will be provided (1000 character limit)
Where a Partner Organisation is involved, provide clear evidence of the support by the Partner Organisation to the research (1000 character limit)
Describe the capacity of the research to be undertaken in adherence to COVID-19 official public health guidance from relevant jurisdictions and the Commonwealth Government (1000 character limit)
c) Benefit and CollaborationDescribe how the completed project will produce significant new knowledge and/or innovative social and/or cultural benefit to the Australian community considering the impacts of social determinants, life events and key risk factors (1000 character limit)
Describe to what extent the applicant will build collaboration(s) across research organisations and/or with other disciplines (1000 character limit)
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Describe how the proposed research will be cost-effective and value for money (1000 character limit)
d) ApplicantProvide evidence of applicant’s past academic performance (1000 character limit)
Outline applicant’s ability in terms of time and capacity to undertake the proposed research
(1000 character limit)
8. Ethics Approval
Is ethics approval required for proposed research activities?
Yes No
If yes, do you have ethics approval at this time?
Yes No
9. Referee details
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A written reference from your most recent employer or academic supervisor will need to be provided at time of application. Please provide contact details below:
Referee 1 details
Position:
Institution/Organisation:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Primary contact number:
Email address:
Referee 2 details
Position:
Institution/Organisation:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Primary contact number:
Email address:
10. Proposed Budget
Item Purpose Amount ($)
Applicant
Salary
Year 1 $
Year 2 $
Year 3 $
Cost of publishing in academic journals
$
$
$
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Item Purpose Amount ($)
Other
$
$
$
$
Administering Institution
In-kind contributions
$
$
$
$
Cash contributions
$
$
$
$
Partner Organisation (if applicable)
In-kind contributions
$
$
$
Cash contributions
$
$
$
Sum total Suicide Prevention Research Funds requested $
Sum total Administering Institution contribution $
Sum total Partner Organisation contribution ( if applicable) $
Grand total $
