Centre of Excellence Southern Africa
THIS APPLICATION IS NOT FOR THOSE UNDERTAKING A
MASTERS OR PHD – please refer to Seedcorn application
2016 Application for research grant
Use this template and only submit one document electronically as a word
document
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Read the guidance notes before completing the application form1.
Ask your institution to review and agree the clauses of the CIMA’s research
contract2 as soon as your application is approved for the grant. Not having
your university’s approval on CIMA’s standard research contract will be
grounds for immediate rejection of your proposal.
If you need any assistance please contact CIMA COE staff at
coe.sa@cimaglobal.com
Summary
Name of Principal
Researcher
University/Institution
Project Title
Total Grant Requested
Duration in Months
2016 Theme into which the project fits (Global Management Accounting
Principle or practice area):
To be completed in sequence in this document:
Contracting parties
Principal Researcher
Name:
Job Title:
Address for communication:
Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
1. For
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guidance notes please e-mail CIMA COE research staff on coe.sa@cimaglobal.com.
The draft contract is available for download from CIMA COE web site.
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Other researchers (name and contact details)
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Please include the contracting parties’ names (full legal title) as they should appear
on the contract
University:
Principal Researcher:
Title & Field of Research
Short Title of the Project (no more than 10 words)
Field of Research (no more than 10 words)
Budget
Grant requested from CIMA ZAR
Detailed budget breakdown (suggested headings):
Travel:
Telephone and Printing:
Research Assistance:
Language Editing:
Academic Journal Publication Fees:
Please give careful consideration to the budget as it will be scrutinised by the
panel and unjustified costs could cause the application to be rejected.
(Please include circa ZAR10,000 for publication costs. Please see the
guidance notes for information regarding accepted currencies and eligible
costs)
Finance Officer administrating the grant
Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Timescale – projects should begin in January where possible
Duration in months (max 12):
Proposed start date:
Proposed end date:
Abstract
Project abstract under the following headings (total 300-400 words):
a. The objectives of the research (maximum of 5 bullet points)
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b. Scope and approach of project
c. Expected outcomes
d. Benefits to CIMA, professional accountants in business, employers,
governments, etc
e. Impact on organisations and the wider economy
Background
Short background for the project (no more than 300 words split in to 100 words each)
a. Why should this research be done?
b. Why now?
c. Why should you conduct this research?
Detailed plan
Detailed plan for the project including the research plan (no more than 500 words)
a. What does the project want to achieve?
b. How does this project complement CIMA’s position in this area of research?
c. Intended audience (be specific)
d. The research plan:
i.
Methodology
ii.
Population you plan to research and CIMA data sourcing
requirements
iii.
Explain your backup plan for the project
Extant literature
Brief survey of relevant related work including brief bibliography
Expected outputs
Proposed practitioner outputs expected from this research.3
CVs
Short CVs of all researchers, including brief references to previous research pasted
into this application. (Maximum 1 page per researcher)
Other assistance from CIMA
Details of other assistance required from CIMA (Please see guidance notes for
further information particularly in relation to data protection and CIMA’s database).
Other funding
Have you requested or do you plan to request sponsorship from other organisations?
Yes
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No
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If ‘Yes’, please provide details.
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It is essential to read the guidance notes before completing this section.
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References
Names and address of two referees, one of whom must have knowledge of your
work. These referees should have been approached before submitting your
application.
Name:
Email:
Telephone:
Address:
Name:
Email:
Telephone:
Address:
Contract review
Has your university reviewed CIMA’s standard contract before and had agreed with
the clauses?
Yes
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No
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If ‘No’, please note that if your application is approved, you will need to seek
immediate agreement with the clauses otherwise your application will be rejected.
Ethical Clearance
Please note that, whilst it is not a prerequisite before making an application, ethical
clearance should be granted by your university in the event of a CIMA COE research
grant being awarded.
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Checklist
Before submitting the application, please ensure that you have:
1. Completed this application form for CIMA research grant in full with CV’s per
researcher. Please only submit one form including all requested information
as a word document.
2. A copy of the draft CIMA’s research contract. Not having your university’s
approval on CIMA’s standard research contract if your application is
approved, will be grounds for immediate rejection of your proposal.
3. You have approached your referees and confirmed they are willing to provide
a reference for you upon request from CIMA. References will be asked for
shortlisted applicants only and requested within 48 hours of shortlisting.
Submit
Once you have completed all of the sections in this form, please return this
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document, and only this document to coe.sa@cimaglobal.com.
Please note that only email applications can be accepted.
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