University Of Otago
Research Committee
Application For University Of Otago
Research Theme 2016
Delete and type Name of Theme
Delete and type (if applicable) Entity/group
Submitting Application
Delete and type Principal applicant’s name and title
Delete and type Host Department
Delete and type Other Departments involved
Closing Date: 12pm, Monday 24th August
2015
[Send one hard copy and email a Doc. copy to the Research Committee Administrator, Mrs
Fiona Seaton (fiona.seaton@otago.ac.nz).]
SECTION ONE
1.1
APPLICANT DETAILS
APPLICANT DETAILS
Entity/group
Principal applicant’s name and title
Principal applicant’s position
Department
Name and title of alternative contact
1.2
SUMMARY OF THE THEME’S RESEARCH GOALS (100 WORDS)
1.3
SIGNATURES/DECLARATIONS
Signatory
Signature
Principal applicant
Head of Department (name)_____________________________
I confirm that if this application is approved the basic resources to
support the Theme will be available.
Head of Resource Centre (if applicable)
(name)_________________________
I confirm that if this application is approved the basic resources to
support the Theme will be available.
Funding contribution from Department/Centre (if any) should the
application be approved.
$
Comments by Head of Department/ Resource Centre (if any)
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (name)_____________________________
I confirm that if this application is approved the basic resources
required will be made available and/or supported at divisional
level.
Funding contribution from the Division (if any) should the
application be approved.
$
Comments by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (if any)
1.4
Is this application a renewal or extension of an existing or previous University of
Otago Theme?
Yes/No
If Yes, state the Theme:
Date
SECTION TWO
OUTLINE OF PROPOSED THEME
(This section should be no more than three pages excluding references, which should be
on a separate page. Font size should be no smaller than Arial 11pt)
[NOTE: IF THIS APPLICATION IS FOR AN EXISTING OR PREVIOUS THEME, RESPONSES TO
THE FOLLOWING SHOULD ADDRESS WHY THE THEME NEEDS TO CONTINUE OR EXTEND ITS
ACTIVITIES]
1. Describe the area of research that will form the core of the Theme’s activities. Explain its
importance/significance in relation to its inter-disciplinary field(s) and the extent to
which it has relevance beyond its academic field (eg. to policy, business, health, cultural,
economic, environmental etc users).
2. Describe the research strengths that the University has in the Theme area. Which
researchers/research areas will contribute to the Theme, what are their strengths and
how will they contribute?
3. Explain how a Theme approach will incubate, progress or extend Otago’s research
strength beyond what is occurring already through individual, Departmental or
Divisional collaborations, workshops, co-publications etc.
4. To what extent would a Research Theme in this area create opportunities for Otago? For
example, who are the other groups in this research area nationally or internationally and
what advantages will a Theme create vis-à-vis others in this area?
5. What is the overarching goal, outcome or end-point of the Theme and how will you
know if you have achieved or are on the way to achieving this?
6. Outline the set of coherent activities that will help you achieve the goal, outcome or
end-point you have identified in 5. For example, will there be ‘sub-themes’ with coordinators/leaders or will there be a common research ‘project’ or programme that all
contribute to?
7. Explain the role of the activities described in 6. in achieving the goal, outcome or endpoint and give a timeframe for them (ie Year 1, Year 2 etc). This might be presented as a
timeline or in table form.
8. What is your plan for sustainability of the Theme beyond the funding period?
SECTION THREE
THEME MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCHERS
1. THEME STEERING COMMITTEE (Add additional lines if needed)
Title First Name
Surname
Department
Role (Eg Director, administrator,
communications)
2. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS (Add additional lines if needed)
Title
First Name
Surname
Department
Research Expertise
Research Role
3. ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATORS (including postdocs, PhD students, and researchers from
external organisations. Add additional lines if needed)
Title
First Name
Surname
Department
Research Expertise
Research Role
SECTION FOUR
CVS
Please attach CVs of the Principal Investigators only. Use the Standard MBIE CV format.