Expressions of interest (EOI)
form
Completed applications must be lodged by 6pm (AEST) on the 22nd April
2013 via the Research Portal on the Foundation’s website
www.barrierreef.org
Enquiries regarding applications can be made to info@barrierreef.org or
phone the GBRF team on (07) 3252 7555.
NOTES:
 The proposed research must align with the terms outlined in the
corresponding Terms of Reference (TORs).
 Prior to submitting the EOI proponents must have read the Program
Guidelines and supporting documentation
 When preparing the EOI you must comply with content & page limit
requirements outlined in this form. Text must be typed into the
application form where indicated (use Lucida Sans, 10pt font), the page
limit includes all text & headings; instruction under each heading
(shown in square brackets) may be deleted but all headings must remain
as is (Georgia, 20pt font).
 This EOI will be reviewed in accordance with the governance processes
agreed between GBRF and the Commonwealth Government
 Incomplete proposals will not be considered
 This proposal will be considered the intellectual property of the
applicant
 GBRF consideration of an EOI does not constitute support
Relevant TOR
[Insert the name of the TOR you are addressing in this EOI]
Project lead & collaborators
[Insert in the table below the researchers names, institution and expertise in regards to this EOI.
Please identify the host organisation. A brief CV of key personnel can be added as an appendix (2
pages in TOTAL for ALL key personnel)]
Name
Organisation
Proposal summary
Time Commitment
Expertise
(100 words maximum)
[Insert an executive summary of your proposal. Write in language suitable for public audiences.]
Research methodology
(1 page maximum)
[Provide an overview of the methods/research approach that will be used to undertake the key
tasks and provide the deliverables as outlined in the relevant TOR]
Justification of approach/methodology
(1/2 page maximum)
[How will the proposed methods and approaches deliver the research outcomes (tasks and
deliverables) detailed in the TOR in a timely and resource efficient manner?
** For Attributes only: If you have selected a novel indicator please justify why you have selected
this indicator, in particular how the indicator lends itself to innovative monitoring approaches.
**If you are applying for the Seawater Carbonate Chemistry project please provide details of the
quantity and availability of data over the funding period and beyond]
Links to other initiatives
(1/2 page maximum)
[Insert a description of how this this project links/value- adds to other initiatives. Consider for
example eReefs, NERP, Reef Rescue, MMP, LTMP, funded ARC projects etc.
**NOTE – if you are applying for either the ‘Feasibility of Buffering’ AND/OR the ‘Carbonate
Budget’ project/s please indicate how you would ensure linkages between these projects as
mentioned in the TOR]
Path to Impact – Relevance to end-users
(1/2 page max)
[Provide a brief description of what specific Reef management challenges this research would
ultimately address and how it would enable Reef managers/policy-makers to respond to these
challenges.]
Value for money – proposed budget
[Insert in the table below detail of the funding you are requesting and an estimate of the cocontributions]
Expenditure
GBRF funds
Co-contribution (Host
Breakdown
requested
organisation)
Year
Year 1
$
Salary (FTE’s)
Field costs
Lab costs
Other
Year 2
Salary (FTE’s)
Field costs
Lab costs
Other
Total costs
(EX- GST)
Cash
In-kind
Co-contribution (Partners)
Cash
In-kind
Total
$
Certification
Host Organisation Certification
On behalf of the host organisation, I (the head or other authorised officer of the host
organisation), certify that the host organisation supports this application. If the application is
funded, adequate research support, including facilities, organisational equipment and resources,
will be available for the duration of the proposal.
Signature:
Name:
Position:
Date:
Proposed principal researcher certification
I certify that to the best of my knowledge the details provided in this application form are true and
correct, and they comply with the Program Guidelines.
Signature:
Name:
Position:
Date:
References
[Insert references if applicable]
Appendix—CV information of key personnel
[Provide only relevant CV information of the key personnel. Limit to 2 pages in TOTAL, NOT per
person)]