Points to consider when
submitting an application
By Morag Sullivan
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Application
Process
Peer
Review
RO
Office
PI
Finalised
Proposal
JeS
SSC
AHRC
Example Checks:
• Fit with scheme aims
• Remit/classifications
• Consistency
Example Checks:
• Page lengths
• Correct range of
attachments
Remit
Is the proposal clearly within the AHRC’s remit?
Is the primary classification in an AHRC subject area
Have appropriate key words been selected?
Scheme
Does the proposal meet the scheme aims?
Attachments
Are all the required attachments present?
Are the page limits for each attachment within
the maximum permitted for the scheme?
Are there any attachments present which are
not required?
Costs
Are costs listed under the correct cost heading?
Are they explained in the Justification of Resources?
Do costs match across different documents?
Others
Is the Technical Summary completed?
Is the ECR Eligibility Statement completed?
Are the applicant’s existing contracts in place?
Is the start date within the correct timeframe?
Do the hours worked match the hours charged?
Is the RA of Postdoctoral Standing?