School of Psychology
Submission for PhD Research Proposal Assessment Meeting
Cover Sheet
Candidate’s name
Primary Supervisor
Second Supervisor
Provisional title for
proposal /research
Summary/Abstract of
proposed research
(150 words max)
5 Key Words/Phrases
Date of Submission
Primary Supervisor’s
Statement
I have had the opportunity to read this proposal and consider it is ready to be
submitted for a Proposal Assessment Meeting.
Signature of Primary
Supervisor
Date
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Research Proposal
Insert your research proposal here…….
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Additional General Statements (information required by the FGR)
Resources and Equipment
Do you expect that your proposed research will require any special resources or equipment beyond
what is specified in the Minimum Resources Agreement?
Yes?
No?
If the answer is yes, these resources should be included when you complete the proposed budget and
funding arrangements form below.
University Ethics and Other Approvals
Does your research require Human or Animal Ethics and/or approval from other bodies before it can be
undertaken?
Yes?
No?
If yes, please indicate here what types of approval are needed, from which bodies, and whether you
have already obtained approval or have still to apply.
Intellectual property
Are there any intellectual property issues to which your research may give rise?
Yes?
No?
If yes, please describe here briefly the nature of these issues.
Anticipated impediments to completion / publication of research
Are there any foreseeable cultural, social or legal impediments to the successful completion and/or
publication of your research?
Yes?
No?
If yes, please describe here.
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Budget - Proposed Project Budget and Funding Arrangements
The School will provide resources to support your research, as specified in the Minimum Resources Agreement
(http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr/current-phd/support.aspx#MRA). If you expect to need resources beyond those in the
MRA, you will need to secure funding from alternative sources, or to alter the scope or design of your planned
research1.
In the table below list those items that you expect to need for your PhD research. They will primarily be of two types:
items you need the use of during your research (e.g., equipment), and consumable items (e.g., petrol, gel, paper,
vouchers). For items you need the use of, you may be able to borrow one from your supervisor, the school, or another
source. For use of School resources exceeding the limits in the footnote below, and for all other consumables that you
anticipate using in your research, you need to identify in your budget how these costs will be funded.
Remove the examples in red below. Add more lines as necessary. The total project costs and the total funds from all
sources should be the same.
Item
Mass
spectrometer
Chocolate for
participants
Year1
$4M
Year2
Year3
Source(s)
Supervisor
$120
$120
$80
Self-funded
Total project costs =
Total funds from all sources =
When you have completed your budget, please read the following and sign where indicated:
I understand that the project budget above is tentative, may be subject to change based on the availability of funds
from the School, Faculty and other sources. My supervisors and I will modify the scope, plan and design of the
proposed research to accommodate the available funds.
PhD Candidate’s Signature
Date:
Primary Supervisor’s Signature
Date:
With respect to the MRA, the School of Psychology defines "particularly heavy use” as exceeding the following amounts per year: Postage > $100;
Printing/Photocopying $200; Fax > $20, and Phone > $50. If you anticipate exceeding these limits, you will also need to gain access to research
funds from outside the school, to support your use.
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