Elizabeth Blackwell Institute TRACK Award 2014 application form
TRACK Awards (Translational Acceleration and Knowledge Transfer Awards) support health related
research projects which have translational/commercial potential but need to undertake an additional,
specific piece of work in order to secure further translational or commercial funding. Projects must
demonstrate that they will reach a definable milestone that will enable the project to progress to the next
stage.
Eligibility:
This funding scheme is open to all University of Bristol permanent academic staff or senior, independently
funded research fellows. We especially encourage projects that already have industry interest.
Allowed costs:
Awards can be used as creatively as you like, but you must demonstrate a clear translational end point for
the project and a clear route to follow on funding. Awards can be used to fund extensions to staff contracts,
mobility, prototyping and/or equipment costs, consumables but not to hire new staff. It is expected that
awards will be in the region of £15K per project, and for up to 12 months in duration. We expect to fund up
to 4 projects in 2014. Applicants must fully justify the request for resources. Internal applicants must submit
an approved full Economic Costing (fEC) as part of the application process.
Application process:
TRACK Award applications will be considered once during 2014. Please send your completed application
form to ebi-health@bristol.ac.uk
Deadline for submission is 20th of June 2014. Applicants will be informed of the decision within four weeks
of application submission. Awards must be taken up and projects commence by the end of 2014 at the very
latest. If you would like to discuss your application before submitting it please do not hesitate to contact the
EBI Manager, Dr Nina Couzin (nina.couzin@bristol.ac.uk)
Terms & Conditions:
The funds for this scheme include contributions from our Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support
Fund and as such are covered by the Wellcome Trust terms and conditions which can be read here:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/stellent/groups/corporatesite/@sf_central_grants_admin/documents/web_document/wtx026668.pdf
We would like to draw your attention to one particular clause which refers to the revenue and equity sharing
terms of the Wellcome Trust that you would have to accept should any intellectual property arise from the
project. You can find further details here:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/stellent/groups/corporatesite/@technology_transfer/documents/web_document/wtd003534.doc
(You may need to copy & paste these links into your browser for them to work).
Please read and understand these terms and conditions carefully prior to making an application to
ensure suitability of this funding source for your project. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact Dr Nina Couzin, EBI Manager (nina.couzin@bristol.ac.uk, 0117 954 6982)
Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, Royal Fort House, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1UH
EBI 115 AP(SB) EBI TRACK Award App Form 2014
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Applicant:
School:
Proposal title:
Start date of award:
Duration of award:
*fEC ID:
*All internal applicants must complete and submit a fully approved FEC with their application and enter the FEC ID in
the field above.
1. Short description of the research you propose to undertake using these funds. (500 words
maximum)
This should address:

Background

Scientific case
2. Name and School of any existing collaborators or industry partner(s)
3. Funding: breakdown of costs
Total requested from the Track Award:
4. Please explain why this project cannot be funded from your existing research funds or industry
partner and please justify your request for resources.
Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, Royal Fort House, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1UH
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5. What milestone(s) are you hoping to reach with this funding and what is the translational end point
of your suggested project (ie commercial, IP, Proof of Concept).
6. How will the project be progressed beyond the TRACK Award? Are you aware of appropriate
translational funding schemes or industry partners that should be considered to help achieve this?
7. Please provide any additional background information leading up to this project that will help the
assessors determine the likely impact of your project. (500 words max)
In addition, please list up to 5 key publications or other background material (e.g. patents) that are relevant
to the project.
8. Does this project arise from a workshop previously funded by the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute? If
yes, how?
Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, Royal Fort House, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1UH
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9. Do you know who will conduct the project described here (150 words max)
10. Please comment on how this project will be managed to ensure the milestones are met.
Successful applicants will be expected to produce regular progress reports for the EBI as agreed with the
Director/Manager of the Institute (for example, quarterly reports for an average 12 months project).
Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, Royal Fort House, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1UH
EBI 115 AP(SB) EBI TRACK Award App Form 2014
www.bristol.ac.uk/blackwell
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