FRDF application through InfoEd
Starting this year, all FRDF applications are handled electronically and go
through the InfoEd system. The training manual for using the system are included
below, alongside a link to InfoEd.
Below is the FRDF application form
and the University guidelines for FRDF
applications, which indicate priorities for FRDF projects.
These forms and more information can be found on the
Research Office FRDF page (staff intranet).
There is a seperate page for New staff applications.
For any queries contact:
Faculty specific guidelines
Attachments
When uploading your application, please make sure the attachments are given the
following sequence:
- FRDF Application form
- CVs
- Ethics approvals
- Quote
- Previous FRDF Report
- Support letters (from HoD, etc.)
For items 3-6, if there isn't anything to upload, simply leave it out and move
the later items up in order.
The
uploading process is described on pp. 22-23 of the Manual.
Application form
(Page 1). Type of application: Please select from either Biomedical, Clinical or Public Health.
Ensure that the category elected is an appropriate fit for your project. If unsure,
enquire at the Faculty Research Office.
The objectives of the FRDF are contained in the University Research Manual and therefore
the FMHS evaluation of applications focuses on supporting applications that will
further the strategic plan of the University by enhancing the research career
development of staff, including sustainability, in areas such as:
- research productivity
- quality of outputs
- international standing
- PBRF profile and performance
- ability to generate research grants and contract income.
2c (Page 1) Summary: Please ensure that your summary is written
in plain English to be understood by colleagues not necessarily working in the immediate
or related area of research.
6. (Page 6). Faculty specific information: Please provide a supporting
statement from either your HOD or Head of School. This must be no more than half
a page.
(Page 7): Sign off – Head of Department/School: Applications to
the FMHS must be signed by Head of School (not HOD).
Budget
Please provide subtotals for people costs, working expenses and equipment (if any). Also,
please check the budget addition for accuracy and ensure there is adequate justification for
the budget. The budget should be checked and signed off by your school's Financial Manager
(except for Nursing, who have different arrangements). Either scan in a signed copy of the
budget spreadsheet, or have the Financial Manager contact the FMHS Research Office to tell
them that the budget has been checked. A simple email or phonecall will suffice.
Further information
- There can be no overlapping applications by Principal Investigators. This
means if a previous FRDF funded project is current, a further application will
not be accepted.
- The project start date must be in the calendar year that the award
is made. Also, ensure the start date allows time to employ staff (if applicable,
as extensions are not possible.
- No additional items can be added to your application once applications
have been sent to be copied.
- Reporting requirements: Reports using the report template and cover sheet are to be signed off by your Head of School
and then
submitted to the Faculty Research Office.
Report template (The University of Auckland staff intranet)
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FMHS timeline
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Dates |
Activity |
Comments |
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May 1st |
Call for applications |
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last working day in May |
Applications close |
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1st week in June |
Applications processed and distributed to review panels |
3 panels, clinical, biomedicine and public health |
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1st week in July |
Sub committee of BoR meet to consider applications |
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2nd week in July |
Information collated |
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3rd week in July |
Dean chairs final review committee meeting |
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4th week in July |
Recommendations sent to research office |
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Assessment criteria (to be used by reviewers in the assessment process)
Assessment criterion
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1 |
Project clearly linked to PI research career development |
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2 |
Project identifies and maximises future funding opportunities |
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3 |
FRDF funding will meet need for funding not able to be met through other sources |
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4 |
Project strengthens the research base of the individual and their department/school |
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5 |
Project is at a level which is internationally competitive |
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6 |
Project develops new ideas / novel directions for research |
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7 |
Project links with strategic direction of department, school and faculty |
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8 |
Project has clear and realistic goals / outcomes |
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9 |
Project is realistic with respect to timeframe and costs. Budget appropriate |
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10 |
PI track record relative to career position and employment history appropriate |
Global rating
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A: Fund if at all possible, strong project, high priority |
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B: Strong project
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C: Support if funds available, not high priority |
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D: Should not be supported
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