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Grant application pre-proposal form 2021NWO Talent Programme – Veni scheme Applied and Engineering Sciences Social Sciences and Humanities Health Research and DevelopmentExpand the ‘Explanatory Notes’ for information on terms, conditions and requirements. Note: to expand the Explanatory notes in Apple OSX, select “Outline” under the “View” tab in Word or open the form in Google docs. Expand for general Explanatory NotesGeneral notesThe preferred font is Calibri, black, 9,5 point font size, except for references to the literature, which may be given in 8.5 point. Use line spacing 1.The use of hyperlinks is prohibited in all sections, except section 2c (“Key Output”). In section 2c you may use only one hyperlink per output item, on the condition that it links directly to the output item. This hyperlink should preferably be in the form of a persistent identifier (e.g. a DOI). Quality indicators may be mentioned, as long as they only relate to a single output item. All indicators that do not satisfy the guidelines above are excluded. Do not mention journal impact factors (JIF) or any other indicator that refers to a journal, publisher or publication platform; Do not mention quantitative indicators nor qualitative descriptions of reputation of journal, publisher or publication platform. Terms such as “top journal” and “high-quality university press” may not be used.Do not mention h-indexes or sums and averages of citations measured over multiple outputs, as these indicators do not just refer to the specific output concerned.Word counts include all text (including text in images). Exceptions are explicitly mentioned.Provide only the requested information. When asked for personal details only mention initials and last name, and refrain from mentioning first name(s).Please make sure the Explanatory notes are not visible in the PDF version of your application. In order to achieve this you may either remove the Explanatory note text boxes, or collapse the Explanatory notes in the word document before converting to PDF.Important note: when writing your proposal, take into account that it will be read by experts as well as by a broadly composed assessment committee within your chosen domain.Before completing the grant application proposal form, please study the information in the Call for Proposals of the NWO Talent Programme – Veni 2021, in the guidelines provided in the explanatory notes throughout the form, and in the FAQ (‘Frequently Asked Questions’). You can download these texts from the NWO Veni website or in the ISAAC system. The Call for proposals will be available for download in November 2020. The original Dutch-language text of the call is the authoritative version. Where the English-language text is open to a different interpretation, no additional rights may be derived from it.Please note that PDF format is required for all documents to be submitted. To fill out the application form, you are free to use programs other than Word, as long as you preserve the form’s overall structure and lay-out.Please submit your grant application pre-proposal form and embedding guarantee, using the ISAAC system (isaac.nwo.nl) for applications to Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) or Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). If applying to the Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMW), please use Mijn ZonMw (mijn.zonmw.nl).Note that ISAAC and Mijn ZonMw may use a session timeout. Save your application data regularly and avoid long sessions with periods of inactivity.When you submit a proposal in ISAAC you are required to fill out the “Abstract” section. Please fill out this section using the same text as the ‘research idea” (2b) (max 50 words). For technical reasons the section in ISAAC may show a larger number as maximum word count, however the maximum word count of 50 words that is mentioned in the application form is the valid maximum. In ISAAC, upload the following documents:Pre-proposal application form;Embedding guarantee;Official declaration that the thesis manuscript has been approved by the entire manuscript committee (Only in case you have not yet obtained your doctorate).You may not upload any other pleted proposal forms and embedding guarantees must be converted to PDF before submission. In order for ISAAC and Mijn ZonMw to process the application data properly, all submitted PDF files must be free of security locks and bookmarks. If you do not know how to convert your application to PDF format, allow extra time to get help from your institution’s computer support department or from the application system help desk (see below). The deadline for submitting your pre-proposal is 7 January 2021, 14:00 hrs (Central European Time). This means that you must have filled out all fields, uploaded all documents, and have clicked the ‘submit’ button before 14:00 hrs (CEST). Applications received after the deadline are automatically disqualified. Complete the application entirely in English. Do not exceed the stated maximum number of words for each section of the form. If you exceed the stated maximum number of words or if you fail to supply the necessary documents, your application may be disqualified from the competition.If you have any questions about the application form or application process, please do not hesitate to contact the program coordinator of your domain. Contact details can be found at will receive a confirmation of the eligibility of your submission — i.e., whether it complies with all formal requirements — within approximately two weeks after the submission deadline.For any technical questions regarding submission, please contact the relevant helpdesk:ISAAC: isaac.helpdesk@nwo.nl or +31 20 346 7179Mijn ZonMw: servicedesk@zonmw.nl or +31 70 349 51 781.Institution and field of research???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Expand for Explanatory Notes on section 1Notes 1b. Main field of researchFill out one or more research fields that correspond to the subject of your research proposal.If you have selected AES or SSH under 1a, you can only refer to the listed research fields listed on the NWO research field list, using the exact names and codes: nwo.nl/researchfields. You can also find the codes and research fields using the drop down menu. Note that SSH uses disciplinary assessment panels. For SSH applications please make sure that your main research field matches the assessment panel of your choice.Please fill out the exact same information in the ISAAC system on the tab “General Information” (Algemeen) section ”Research fields” (Disciplines) before submitting the full proposal. In case of applications to ZonMw, please choose the most relevant options. For the main research field you can only refer to the ZonMw research field list, available as a download on the ZonMw website. For the additional research fields you can use the disciplines from the ZonMw and NWO discipline list nwo.nl/researchfields. Also note that in the ISAAC system, you only add the research field and do not need to add the associated code manually. For example, if your main field of research is business administration, fill out the following:- In the application: 39.90.00, Business Administration;- In ISAAC: Business Administration.NB: ISAAC will list the research fields in the language of correspondence you have previously indicated (English or Dutch). You must search for your research field(s) in the language you selected (e.g., Business Administration or Bedrijfskunde).1a.NWO domain (Choose one)?Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES/TTW) ?Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH/SGW)?Health Research and Development (ZonMw)1b. Main field of research Indicate the main field of research and (if applicable) other fields of research, in order of relevance, using the codes and names from the dropdown menu. For more information see the Notes.Code/ Field of research:Main field of research:Kies een item.Other field(s) of research (if applicable):Kies een item.Kies een item.Kies een item.2.Curriculum Vitae Expand for Explanatory Notes on section 2Notes 2a. Academic profile – weight: 50 percentThe word count includes all text used in section 2a, including – but not limited to - references, footnotes, text in figures, figure captions and tables.The use of hyperlinks is prohibited.Provide a comprehensive description of your academic profile in narrative form. You may focus on achievements (other than output) and address your research focus, research agenda and vision. You can describe your position in the (inter)national academic field, your motivation for conducting research and for this project in particular, and the academic and societal potential of your work.The relevant elements in the description of your academic achievements depend on the particular field and on your personal situation. For certain applications to the domain Applied and Engineering sciences it may be relevant to also specify commercial contributions. Examples of topics you may address are listed below. This list is meant as inspiration. You do not need to address all these topics and may choose to include others. Note: a narrative is requested rather than a list of items. For any achievement, please provide relevant context.Lines of (independent) research;Theoretical and/or methodological contributions;Collaborations, roles in teams, and networking capabilities;International orientation and activities;Conference participation and organisation;Educational activities, e.g. the connection of research and education;Mentorship or supervision of students, academic and non-academic staff;Relevance of research results and their position relative to societal topics;Knowledge utilisation, outreach and popularisation;Membership of scientific boards, editorial boards, and committees;Invited lectures;Prizes, awards and grants, and how the opportunities offered by grant(s) were used*;Interdisciplinary activities;Administrative and managerial tasks;Contributions to open data and open science;Alignment of the academic profile with the research idea, or vision of how this alignment will be achieved;Motivation for doing research in general and this project in particular;Please note that the focus of section 2a is not on output nor on output indicators, as output can be addressed in section 2c. You are only allowed to refer to the output items you also mention in section 2b. In case you do mention one or more key output items in section 2a you must refer to the number of output item as it is listed under 2b. Do not refer to any additional output, output metrics, or expected/future output and do not mention total numbers of output.*you may not mention lists or total numbers of grants or prizes, nor the total acquired sum. In case you mention specific prizes or grants, you must provide context, e.g. by describing how the opportunities offered by the grant or prize were used.Notes 2b. Key output – weight: 50 percentProvide the references to your key output (max. 10) and add a motivation for the selection of each of these output items: how does this output show your abilities/qualities as a researcher and/or how is it related to the Veni project. Per output item, provide one reference. The motivation may not include mention of other publications by the applicant.The word count includes all text used in section 2b, except the output titles and references to the output items.All types of quality indicators may be stated, as long as they only relate to a single output item. Indicators that do not satisfy this guideline are excluded. This means that you may not mention H-indexes, impact factors, or any type of metric that refers to the journal, publisher, or publication platform, rather than to the individual output item. References to journal or publisher reputation (e.g. terms such as ‘top journal’) are not allowed either; the scientific content of a paper is much more important than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it was published. You may consider a broad range of impact measures directly related to the output item, including qualitative indicators of research impact, such as influence on policy and practice. You are encouraged to provide context for each motivation to support the assessment.The use of hyperlinks is allowed in this section only. In the “Key Output” you may use only one hyperlink per output item, on the condition that it links directly to the output item. This hyperlink should preferably be in the form of a persistent identifier (e.g. a DOI).”The maximum amount of output items is ten. Note that this does not mean that you are required to mention ten items. The Veni proposal form is designed to accommodate all scientific disciplines. What is customary in numbers and types of output varies greatly between disciplines. The Veni committee will be asked to assess each candidate’s selection of output in light of the culture and customs of the scientific field and in light of the candidate’s effective research time. You are encouraged to include relevant information on the culture and customs of the scientific field in your narrative. Motivate your selection of key output; you may shortly describe the research, its impact and your individual contribution to the research/output. You are encouraged to explain, in your own words, why a particular output item is directly relevant to your academic profile and/or important to your scientific field and/or to other fields in or beyond science and/or to the research idea. In the motivation for the choice of output, reference can be made to certain quality indicators, but not to additional output. The guideline for these indicators is as follows: all types of quality indicators may be stated, as long as they only relate to a single output item. Both quantitative and qualitative indicators that satisfy this guideline are permitted. For instance, the number of times a dataset is downloaded may be stated, or the impact of a certain article on policy. NWO encourages stating several quality indicators per output, so for example the use of the results presented in professional practice as well as a sentiment analysis of the citations or the number of citations for that one output. It is therefore possible to state the article was cited exceptionally often or has led to changes in textbooks, but also, for example, that this collaboration resulted in a successful H2020 application. Applicants are requested to explain why the chosen indicators are relevant; how do the indicators chosen in this specific case provide insight into the quality of the work and/or the applicant?All indicators that do not satisfy the guideline are excluded. For instance, this means that journal impact factors (JIF) or any other indicator that refers to a journal, publisher or publication platform may not be stated. This rule applies not only to quantitative indicators but also to qualitative descriptions of reputation. Therefore, terms such as “top journal” and “high-quality university press” may not be used either. H-indexes and sums and averages of citations may also not be stated as these indicators do not just refer to the specific output concerned.Output may include, but is not limited to refereed articles, non-refereed articles, letters (to editors), books, book chapters, pre-prints, patents, working papers, proceedings, conference reports, software, code and open access databases. You may mention all types of output that occur in your field (with a maximum of 10 items in total). The status of your output must be clearly indicated.For journal publications, book publications, and where possible all other output, provide the following information: the author(s) in the order as published, date, title of the publication, journal or series in which the publication appeared, volume, page numbers, and (if applicable) publisher and place. Do not use “et al.”, so committee members and referees can see your position in the author list. If you mention a URL it may only refer to the individual output item. The URL should preferably be in the form of a persistent identifier (e.g. DOI).Mark open output, e.g. open access publications, open access databases and open source software, with “O”. Output marked “O” must be freely accessible worldwide at least from the time of the full proposal deadline forward.Make sure publications that result from preceding NWO grants are available Open Access as this has been a requirement since 2015.In case of publications only mention publications that have actually been published, are in print (which implies that you are able to mention page numbers or a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)), are unconditionally accepted, or are available as pre-print in an open archive, with identifier (DOI, arXiv id, handle, or other standard persistent identifiers). Clearly indicate the status of the publication. For a list of pre-print servers, see: not list publications that are still under review, and do not use the term “forthcoming” (or any derivative thereof) as its meaning is ambiguous. Note that book contracts are not considered unconditionally accepted publications and thus may not be mentioned, unless the definitive version of the book manuscript has been unconditionally approved by the publisher.NWO may request proof of the status of your output.The Veni committee will be asked to ignore any mention of output that does not meet the guidelines.Notes 2c. Research ideaThe word count includes all text used in section 2c, excluding the title.The use of hyperlinks is prohibitedPlease add a title above the description of the idea in Calibri, underlined, 10-point font size.Provide a concise description of your research idea (topic and potential importance of the results) in no more than fifty words. You are encouraged to highlight the innovative character of your research idea.In the Veni-preproposal the research idea is an indication of the topic and importance of the envisioned project, rather than a summary of a fully thought-out plan.Note: With effect from the Veni round 2021, the criterion 'research idea' will no longer be an independent criterion in the pre-proposal phase. However, the research idea is still a mandatory part of the application form. The relationship between the academic profile and the research idea and the relevance of the key output for the research idea are part of the criteria against which the pre-proposal is assessed (see description of the criteria in the Call for Proposals).This change is based on the results of an evaluation of the pre-proposal in Veni rounds 2019 and 2020. The aim of the change is to further reduce the amount of time that applicants spend on drafting applications and to further improve the evaluability of the form. NWO continues to value the quality, innovation and impact of the proposed research in the Talent Programme. Therefore the quality, innovative character and scientific impact of the research proposal play an instrumental role in the assessment of the full proposal.A first selection based on the narrative cv fits with the aim of the Talent Programme. Via the assessment of the pre-proposals, NWO selects the Veni target group. Veni funding is intended for researchers whose qualities clearly exceed what is customary within their international peer group.2a.Academic profile Provide a comprehensive narrative of your academic achievements, research focus, research agenda, position in your (inter)national academic field, motivation, and the academic and societal potential of your work. (min. 400 – max. 700 words)Word count:2b. Key output Provide the references to your key output (max. 10) and add a motivation for the selection of each of these items. Please number the items consecutively. You are allowed to use one hyperlink per item, that refers directly to the output (e.g. a DOI). You may not mention H-indexes, journal impact factors, or any other indicator or term that refers to the general quality or reputation of a journal, publisher, or publication platform, rather than to the individual output item. For more information expand the Explanatory Notes. (Max. 10 items. Min. 400 words - max. 700 words, excl. output titles and references to the output) Word count: 2c.Research idea Provide a concise description of your research idea (topic and potential importance of the results. You are encouraged to highlight the innovative character of your research idea.(max. 50 words, excluding the title)Wordcount:3.Administrative details Expand for Explanatory Notes on section 3Notes 3a. Personal detailsProvide only the requested information. When asked for personal details mention title(s), initials and last name, and refrain from mentioning first name(s).We ask you to make sure that your contact details in your ISAAC profile are up-to-date (i.e. postal address for full duration of the round, phone number).Notes 3c. DoctorateThe date of PhD award is the day stated on your doctoral degree.If you have not yet obtained your doctorate when you submit your Veni pre-proposal, you must upload an official declaration that the thesis manuscript has been approved by the entire manuscript committee with the preproposal in ISAAC or Mijn ZonMw. Preproposals submitted by applicants that have not yet received their doctorate and have not submitted the required declaration before the pre-proposal deadline are not eligible for consideration.Notes 3d. Prospective host institutionList the institution that has provided the embedding guarantee. Add the specific group or department at which you plan to execute your project.Notes 3e. Work experience since completing your PhDList the dates of each appointment and indicate whether it was full-time or part-time (in FTE), whether it was tenured (‘vast’) or fixed-term (‘tijdelijk’), and provide the name of the institution. Insert as many additional rows as needed.List your appointments chronologically. The bottom row should contain your current position. Please indicate the contract type of your current contract and the position you hold. If you are not an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor, describe whether the position you hold is outside or within the academic sector.Notes 3f. Months spent since completing your PhDThe number of months you have spent on research between completion of your PhD and the Veni 2021 deadline will help the committee interpret your academic achievements and scientific output. Please round up the number of months to the nearest whole number.As an example, we have calculated the months spent since completing the PhD for the following sample. Your own calculation must be included in your application.Employment historyJune 2009: DoctorateJuly 2009 – December 2009: unemployed.January 2010 – June 2013: 0.8 FTE position. 80% to be spent on research, 20% on education.July – December 2013: sick leave.January 2014 – April 2014: maternity leave.May 2014 – December 2018: 1 FTE position. 60% to be spent on research, 20% on education, 20% on administrative tasks.January 2019 – May 2020: 0.8 FTE position. 60% to be spent on research, 20% on education, 20% on administrative tasks.Calculation months of research 6 months “Other”42 months * 0.8 FTE position * 0.8 spent on research = 27 months42 month * 0.8 FTE position * 0.2 spent on education = 7 months 6 months of sick leave4 months of maternity leave56 months * 1 FTE position * 0.6 spent on research = 34 months56 months * 1 FTE position * 0.2 spent on education = 11 months56 months * 1 FTE position * 0.2 spent on administrative tasks = 11 months 17 months * 0.8 FTE position * 0.6 spent on research = 8 months17 months * 0.8 FTE position * 0.2 spent on education = 3 months17 months * 0.8 FTE position * 0.2 spent on administrative tasks = 3 monthsExperienceNumber of monthsResearch activities(26 + 33 + 8 =) 69Education(7 + 11 + 3 =) 21Leave(6 + 4 =) 10Management tasks(11 + 3 =) 14Others (please specify):6 (unemployed)Any special circumstances (e.g. due to COVID-19) that account for a reduction in productivity may be mentioned in the box underneath the calculation of months. The maximum word limit for this explanation is 100 words. Just like the number of months spent on research, this information will help the committee interpret your academic achievements and scientific output.3a. Personal detailsTitle(s), initial(s), surname(s):Preferred language of correspondence (choose one):? Dutch ? EnglishE-mail address:3b. Master's degree (‘doctoraal’)University/College of Higher Education:Main subject:3c. DoctorateUniversity/College of Higher Education:Starting date (dd/mm/yy):Date of PhD award (dd/mm/yy):Supervisor(s) (‘Promotor(es)’):Thesis title:3d.Prospective host institution Host institution:Research group:3e. Work experience since completing your (first) PhD List your appointments chronologically. The bottom row should contain your current position.PositionPeriod (date-date)FTEPosition type (fixed term/permanent/tenuretrack/other)Institution3f. Months spent since completing your (first) PhD (include a calculation)Please include a calculation, see the explanatory notes for an example of such a calculation.ExperienceNumber of monthsResearch activitiesEducationLeaveManagement tasksOthers (please specify):If applicable: You may mention special circumstances (e.g. due to COVID-19) that account for a reduction in productivity (max. 100 words):Statements by the applicantUse of extension clause If ‘yes’, (only) add the date of the confirmation e-mail (talent@nwo.nl, previously: vi@nwo.nl) that the extension was granted. An extension is only necessary if you exceed the year limit on the reference date.? No? Yes, my extension was confirmed on:[date]By submitting this form I declare that:By submitting this form, I endorse the code of conduct for laboratory animals and the code of conduct for biosecurity/possibility for dual use of the expected results and will act accordingly, if applicable.I have completed this form truthfullyI declare that I satisfy the nationally and internationally accepted standards for scientific conduct as stated in the Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity 2018.I have submitted the completed and signed embedding guaranteeInitial(s) and surname(s): Place: Date: ................
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