Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia
PROGRESS REPORT
COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions to Applicants
1. Complete all sections of this report.
2. Format and printing options must be set to single side and the font setting used should be Arial
10.
3. The file name should be formatted as the MS Research Australia application number and
surname of the Principal Applicant for example “14-086
4. Use the above format in the footer section as well.
5. Remove all tracking
6. Progress Reports should be submitted as an MS Word document only. Do not send a PDF.
7. Delete this covering page before you submit your application.
8. If you have any queries when completing this form please contact Heather Cato as below.
Heather Cato
Research Grant Coordinator
MS Research Australia (MSRA) Perth Office
Tel: 08 9389 9680 Mobile: 0401 446 843
Email: grants@msra.org.au Web: www.msra.org.au
Information contained in applications is regarded as confidential, unless otherwise stated, and
will be received and treated as confidential by MS Research Australia.
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Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia
VACATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRESS REPORT FOR
RESEARCH COMPLETED IN 2014-5
This form should be used to record the progress and outcome of the work undertaken as part of your
vacation scholarship. You report must be reviewed and co-signed by your supervisor. Please submit
your report to Heather Cato grants@msra.org.au within two months of your research finishing. Your
start and if end dates are recorded on the signed Letter Of Acceptance you submitted to MS Research
Australia.
VACATION PROGRESS REPORT
SECTION 1. PROJECT DETAILS
Lay title:
Scientific Title:
MS Research Australia Grant
Application number
Application Lay and Scientific titles
Vacation start time
Vacation end time.
Name of vacation Investigator
Name and title of Supervisor
Institution name of Supervisor
SECTION 2. WEBSITE SUMMARY
3. Lay Summary Describe the aims of your research as it relates to the cure, understanding or
management of MS
 Describe your overall progress and achievements against your objectives using clear lay
terminology in an informative condensed manner for website audiences
 No more than 3 paragraphs
 Please clearly indicate any sensitive data that you wish withheld from the website and why
 The lay summary only will be placed on the website www.msra.org.au. You may be contacted
by a colleague in the MS Research Australia Research Development team for additional
clarification prior to the placement
SECTION 3. SCIENTIFIC CONCLUSION
3.1 Describe the aims of your research as outlined in your application. If there has been any
divergence in either aims or timelines please explain.
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3.2 (a) Describe your conclusions relating to these aims, including whether or not the aim has
been completed. (b) Describe any particular challenges associated with project and their impact
on the project.
3.3 Do you expect any publications now or in the future to arise from this work? If yes, indicate
provisional timing. Please use an * to denote papers being considered.
SECTION 4. CERTIFICATION
The scholar certifies that this is an accurate record of work undertaken as part of the Vacation
Scholarship period
Vacation scholar name
Vacation scholar signature. Scanned
signatures are acceptable.
Date of signing
Email address for future contact
The supervisor certifies that the information contained within the vacation report is accurate.
Supervisors name and title
Signature. Scanned signatures are
acceptable.
Date of signing
Email address
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