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NGWREF@NGWA.org.
Research Grant Application
Applicant organization name ________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s primary contact information
Name of lead investigator ____________________________________________________________________________
Affiliation of lead investigator_________________________________________________________________________
Phone number ___________________________________ Email address _____________________________________
Mailing address____________________________________________________________________________________
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List the names and affiliations of additional investigators __________________________________________________
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Project information
Project title _______________________________________________________________________________________
Proposed project start date _________________________ Expected project duration __________________________
Funding request (in USD) ____________________________________________________________________________
How does your project fulfill the research priority on groundwater sustainability?
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References
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________
Be sure to also include the following required documents with your application:
❑ Project summary (guidelines below)
❑ CV or resume of each investigator
Guidelines for project summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The executive summary of each proposal should contain
statements on the critical groundwater research to be
addressed, the relationship of the research to NGWREF’s
current priorities, the research approach employed,
anticipated outcome of the study, and benefits and/or
information expected from the project. The maximum
length for the executive summary is one page.
BODY OF THE PROPOSAL
Nature, scope, and objectives of the proposed
research. This should include a brief introduction on the
nature of the problem(s) to be addressed, justification
of the proposed work, importance of the research to the
advancement of groundwater science and technology,
research objectives, and scope of work.
Related research. This is to be a review of relevant literature;
show by citations the similarities and dissimilarities of the
proposed project to be completed or ongoing research
on the same topic.
Methods and procedures. Provide sufficient information
to permit evaluation of the technical adequacy of the
research approaches.
Investigator’s overall research. Describe how the
proposed work relates to prior related research by investigators or others, particularly relationships to completed
projects and potential future funding. Describe how the
proposed research is “new” and relevant to the goals of
NGWREF. As applicable, describe the potential for future
extension of the research and its potential for external
funding. Indicate if this research is being supported by
other sources of funds, and, if so, the source, amount,
and duration.
Regulatory issues. If research involves human subjects,
animals, biohazards, or other regulatory issues, the
application should identify those concerns and provide
documentation that they have been addressed. This may
require an environmental safety review and approval. It
should be emphasized that full regulatory compliance
applies to NGWREF grants. Regulatory documentation
can be provided as an appendix to the body of the
application and will not be included in the page count.
Output. This should include the proposed production of
research reports, digital publications, surveys, establishment of databases, etc. You should also describe who will
make use of the research results and what form this use
is likely to take.
Schedule. Provide a timeline, including key research
project milestones and estimated completion date.
Student training. NGWREF encourages proposals that
support student research training. For each student to
be supported, list their name, academic background,
degree program in which they are enrolled, and the
expected completion date. If the student(s) to be
supported has (have) not yet been identified, describe
the training opportunity the proposed research offers.
Budget. Provide a budget with justification for each item
requested (see sample spreadsheet below). Examples of
items that can be requested include faculty release time,
summer stipends, research travel expenses, supplies, or
minor equipment specifically designed for the proposed
research. Items that are usually excluded include major
equipment, computers, printers, and extension of projects
that are already well funded.
(a) Please give a detailed breakdown of costs using the
format below.
Expenses
Estimated cost
Equipment
Materials
Salaries/contract fees
Travel expenses
Other
TOTAL
(b) Specify amount requested.
(c) Detail any financial support received or requested for
this project from other organizations.
(d) Specify the balance still required (please advise how
you intend to obtain the further funds required).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The applicant should explicitly make a statement about
whether or not the application involves any potential
conflict of interest. Any such conflicts should be described.
For instance, if the research could forward the interests
of a company in which the applicant has a pecuniary
interest, this should be disclosed. Conflict of interest
documentation (if required) can be provided as an appendix
to the body of the application and will not be included in
the page count.