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Singapore Maritime Institute
Application Form for
Maritime Energy Systems (MES) R&D Programme
June 2012
SINGAPORE MARITIME INSTITUTE (SMI)
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
MARITIME ENERGY SYSTEMS R&D PROGRAMME
18 JUNE 2012 TO 17 AUG 2012
In the last few years, environmental issues in the maritime industry gained prominence with an
increased awareness of the environmental footprints caused by shipping activities. At the same time,
rising fuel costs had also led to a growing consciousness on energy efficiency in maritime operations.
Both developments had converged strongly to amplify the critical need to have a range of effective
maritime energy solutions for the industry. There are already rising interests from ship builders and
owners, ship operators, technology solution providers and classification societies to address this
rapidly growing, global energy concerns related to ports, shipping and the marine & offshore sector.
Through SMI’s consultations and engagements with the industry in the area of maritime energy
systems, the following themes had been seen to be of higher interests within the local maritime
industry. These themes include:
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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Electric Propulsion
Energy Management Systems for Port/Shipping
Bio-fuel
SMI invites proposals for research projects to be submitted by the researchers from public sector
research performers1 in Singapore for consideration towards funding. This 1st call for Proposal under
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Public sector research performers would include entities such as publicly funded Institutes of
Higher Learning and A*STAR research institutes.
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the MES R&D Programme aims to seek proposals involving the research and development of
innovative technologies, approaches and ideas which are capable of providing new solutions
towards maritime energy usage. Projects submitted in the above identified themes will be viewed
and evaluated on a higher priority.
Applicants of this grant are strongly encouraged to work out the proposals with the involvement of
the maritime industries, among others. The evaluation panel will comprise of members from SMI,
MPA and relevant industries.
All approved projects will be subject to the terms and conditions of the SMI project agreement.
About the Maritime Energy Systems R&D Programme
As part of SMI’s strategies on green technologies for differentiation as well as to direct R&D to
develop new capabilities and support translational efforts under the goal of R&D, the MES R&D
Programme was established in 2012 to address the industry needs towards further development of
innovative and unique solutions to manage energy usage and efficiency within the maritime sector.
A total research grant amounting to S$8 million for 3 years have been allocated to promote research
through the open grant call for proposals within the public sector research performers in Singapore.
Applicants of this grant are strongly encouraged to work out the proposals with the participation of
the maritime industries, among others. The evaluation panel will comprise members from SMI, MPA
and relevant industries.
The submission and other details for this grant call are as follows:Date of call for proposal:
18 June 2012
Date of submission of proposal:
by 17 Aug 2012
Date of announcing the outcome of the grant call:
by 4th quarter of 2012
Please submit your completed hardcopy proposal to:
Ms Nurshahida Haseena
Singapore Maritime Institute
460 Alexandra Road
PSA Building #17-00
Singapore 119963
And email your completed softcopy proposal to:smi@maritimeinstitute.sg
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
2. TITLE OF PROJECT
3. TIMELINE
4. PROJECT INVESTIGATORS
5. ABSTRACT OF PROPOSAL
6. DETAILS OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
7. MILESTONES & PROJECT DELIVERABLES
8. DECLARATION OF OTHER PROJECTS AND FUNDING SOURCES
9. RESEARCH BUDGET
10. UNDERTAKING BY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND ALL CO-INVESTIGATORS
11. OVERALL EVALUATION / UNDERTAKING BY EVALUATORS
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1. SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
Title of Project
(In no more than 30 words, provide the title of the project. Be descriptive rather than
general.)
Duration of Project
months
Project Principal Investigator and Collaborators
(Please indicate principal investigator)
S/N
1
2
3
4
Name of Principal Investigator / Collaborators
Organisation
Research Budget
Item
Year 1
(S$)
Year 2
(S$)
Year 3
(S$)
Total
(S$)
Expenditures on Manpower (EOM)
Equipment
Materials & Consumables
Training / Other Miscellaneous Costs
TOTAL
Amount of funding sought from SMI
$
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2. TITLE OF PROJECT
(In no more than 30 words, provide the title of the project. Be descriptive rather than
general.)
3. TIMELINE
a. DURATION OF PROJECT:
months
b. PROPOSED START AND END DATES:
i. START DATE (MM/YY):
MM
YY
MM
YY
ii. END DATE (MM/YY):
4. PROJECT INVESTIGATORS
a. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)
(Please note that only one PI per application is allowed. Please attach a 2-page CV
highlighting the relevant experiences)
Name:
Email:
b. CO-INVESTIGATORS
(Please add if there are additional co-investigators and attach a 1-page CV for each
co-investigator highlighting the relevant experiences)
Name:
Email:
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c. INDUSTRY CO-INVESTIGATORS
(Please add if there are more co-investigators and attach a 1-page CV for each coinvestigator highlighting the relevant experiences)
Name:
Email:
5. ABSTRACT OF PROPOSAL
(In no more than 300 words, please provide a concise and accurate description of the
proposal that shall include the specific objectives, impact, methodology and approach of the
research proposal, including its academic significance and relevant applications to the
industries.)
6. DETAILS OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
(Provide a description of the research in no more than 5 pages using Arial Font 10 with
single-line spacing. Information shall include specific aim(s) of the project, significance,
approach, originality / evidence of novel innovation, investigator(s), relevant & potential link
to the maritime industries such as in marine & offshore, shipping lines, port operators,
engineering solution providers and classification societies. The proposal will be required to
emphasize the novelty and innovative aspects of the proposed project. References, if any,
such as earlier work in the identified areas can be provided on a separate page in the
appendix.)
The research proposal should cover the following areas:a) Specific Aims
State concisely and realistically what the research described in this application is
intended to accomplish and/or what green technology is to be applied/test-bedded.
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b) Significance
Briefly describe how this project addresses an important problem. State concisely how
the aims of the application will be achieved and the new knowledge created. State
concisely how the effects of the concepts and methods used in this project will drive
future research in this field. Relevant references, if any, can be provided.
c) Approach
Discuss in detail the conceptual framework, design, methods and analyses in reference
to how they are integrated and appropriate to the aims of the project. Discuss potential
difficulties, limitations and problem areas in the proposed procedure, and consideration
for alternative approach.
d) Originality / Evidence of novel innovation
Discuss how the aims of the project are original and innovative. Describe how the
project will employ novel concepts, approaches or methods. State concisely how the
project challenges existing models, and describe their advantage over existing
methodologies or technologies.
e) Investigator (s)
Discuss why the investigators are well-suited to carry out this work, with reference to
the experience level of the Principal Investigator and other researchers (if any).
f)
Relevant & Potential link to the maritime industry
Discuss how relevant to the maritime industry in which the proposed work will
contribute to the probability of success. Discuss how the proposed experiments / testing
take advantage of unique features of the Singapore environment or employ useful
collaborative arrangements. Include evidence of industrial support for the project, if any.
Description regarding usage of industry’s equipment / facility, if any, in the execution of
the project, as well as whether there is involvement of staff from the industry or other
partners.
g) References
Please list in chronological order the titles and complete references to recent
representative publications pertinent to this research proposal and the applicants’
publications and patents held related to this research proposal. Highlight Scientific
Award(s), if any, of the applicant(s).
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7. MILESTONES & PROJECT DELIVERABLES
Milestones
(Please propose milestones to assess the progress of the R&D project. The progress of the
project will be taken into consideration for continued disbursements of funds and future
renewal of awards. The duration of a typical project should not be longer than 3 years.)
Milestones
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
(ddmmyy) (ddmmyy) (ddmmyy)
Project Deliverables
Targets for research outcomes
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8. DECLARATION OF OTHER PROJECTS AND FUNDING SOURCES
(Please provide the details for ALL grants currently held or pending approval by the Principal
Investigator [please also upgrade proposals pending approval]. Grants should include those
supported by Universities and other funding agencies.)
Grant Title and ID
Funding
Agency
Status
(Awarded
or Applied)
Amount
awarded /
applied for ($)
Duration of
support (indicate
Start & End date)
Note: Please indicate NIL if there is no entry.
9. RESEARCH BUDGET
(Please prepare the research budget carefully under each category and provide the details
and the justifications for all categoires in this section. Only the expenses directly related to
the proposed project are allowed. It it is recommended that the duration of funding is no
longer than 3 years.)
Research Grant Requested
(GST to be included where appropriate)
Item
Year 1
(S$)
Year 2
(S$)
Year 3
(S$)
Total
(S$)
Expenditures on Manpower (EOM)*
Equipment
Materials & Consumables
Training / Other Miscellaneous Costs
TOTAL
* The cost of manpower in EOM shall follow the guidelines or practices of the
University/Polytechnic or A*STAR Research Institute.
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Justifications
Justifications for the EOM
Justifications for the Equipment
Justifications for the OOE – Materials & Consumables
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Justifications for the OOE – Training / Other Miscellaneous Cost
In-kind contributions, if any (please provide detailed breakdown)
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10.UNDERTAKING BY
INVESTIGATORS
PRINCIPAL
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INVESTIGATOR
AND
ALL
CO-
In signing this Grant Application, the Principal Investigator and all Co-Investigator(s)
UNDERTAKE, on any Grant Award, to:
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Not send similar versions or part(s) of this proposal to other agencies for funding;
Ensure that the SMI Fund is acknowledged in all publications;
Ensure that all publications arising from research wholly or partially funded by SMI will
be forwarded to SMI for approval;
Obtain approval from SMI and/or relevant University/Polytechnic and/or A*STAR
Research Institute before engaging in any commercial activity that will exploit the
findings of the research funded under the SMI Maritime Energy Systems R&D
Programme;
To sign a confidentiality agreement prior to any discussions with industries, if applicable.
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of IHL/A*STAR RI
Principal Investigator
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of IHL/A*STAR RI
Co- Investigator
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of Industry
Co- Investigator
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of IHL/A*STAR RI
Co- Investigator
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of Industry
Co- Investigator
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of IHL/A*STAR RI
Co- Investigator
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Name and Signature of Industry
Co- Investigator
Date:
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11.OVERALL EVALUATION / UNDERTAKING BY EVALUATORS
Based on the above given evaluations, the Executive Directors of the respective MI@IHLs or
A*STAR Research Institute (if applicable), in consultation with the head of
faculty/school/department of the respective MI@IHLs or A*STAR Research Institute, and taking
into account the number of R&D projects which the Principal Investigator currently has on hand,
hereby decide that the proposed project is:
Supported / Not Supported
In signing the Grant Application, the ED of MI@IHLs or A*STAR RIs (if applicable) UNDERTAKE, on
any Grant Award, to:
 Provide appropriate support during the grant period;
 Ensure that the funds provided are used for the appropriate purposes;
 Ensure that approval from SMI has been obtained before engaging in any commercial
activity that will exploit the findings of the research funded under the SMI MES R&D
Programme; and
 Support and agree to this proposal being carried out in the respective MI@IHL or
A*STAR RIs (where appropriate).
Name and Signature of
Head of Faculty / School / Department
Date:
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Name and Signature of
ED of MI@IHLs or A*STAR RIs
Date:
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