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Application form Gravitation Programme 2021 Expand the ‘Explanatory Notes’ for information on terms, conditions and requirements. Expand for general Explanatory NotesGeneral notesThe completed application form with attachments should be sent electronically to NWO via Isaac. Please ensure that the form and attachments are saved in PDF format. Isaac is accessible via the NWO website. The closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 14.00 hrs CE(S)T. The date on which you upload via Isaac is the valid submission date.The mandatory font is Calibri, 9.5 pt font size, except for references to the literature, which may be given in 8.5 point. Use line spacing: Exact, 13 pt. The completed form must not exceed 10MB.Explanatory texts (in italics) can be left out in the final version of this form to save space.Do not mention H-indexes, impact factors, or any type of metric that refers to outlet-impactPlease 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.A full application consists of the following parts: signed letter of submission from the highest administrative body of the institution acting as the official secretary + completed application form.The link with the research focus areas of the submitting institution should be motivated in the letter of submission from the university acting as the official secretary. If this motivation is lacking then the application will not be taken into consideration.Before completing the grant application proposal form, please study the information and guidelines provided in the Call for Proposals Gravitation 2021 before completing this form. 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. Please submit your application proposal form and embedding guarantee, using the ISAAC system (). Please remove explanatory lines (in italics) before converting to PDF format.In order for ISAAC 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). Note that ISAAC 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 ‘scientific summary’ (1.3) (max 1 page A4 in Calibri font size 9.5 pt).The deadline for submitting your proposal application (i.e., the proposal application form and embedding guarantee) is Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 14.00 hrs CE(S)T. This means that you must have filled out all the information fields, uploaded all the documents, and have clicked the ‘submit’ button before 14:00 hrs (CEST). Applications received after the deadline are automatically plete the application entirely in English. Do not exceed the stated maximum number of words or pages for each section of the form. If you exceed the stated maximum number of words, maximum number of pages 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 programme office at zwaartekracht@nwo.nl.You will receive a confirmation of the eligibility of your submission —i.e., whether it complies with all formal requirements— within a couple of 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 7179<PROPOSAL TITLE>1.General information1.1 Coordinating researcher / PITitle(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.Address for correspondenceTelephone numberEmailWebsite (optional)Preference for correspondence? English? Dutch1.2Applying university (contact person on behalf of Executive Board)Title(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.Address for correspondenceTelephone numberEmailWebsite (optional)Preference for correspondence? English? DutchAssessment subpanel preference (choose one)Humanities and Social Sciences?Natural and Technical Sciences?Biomedical and Life Sciences?NWO domain preference (choose one or more depending on the breadth of the programme)Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES/TTW)?Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH/SGW)?Health Research and Development (ZonMw)?Science (ENW)?Main field of researchFor all applications it is compulsory to fill out one or more research fields corresponding to the subject of your research proposal. You can only refer to the descriptions and codes from the NWO research field list. Please find the list via of research:Code:Main field of research:Other field(s) of research (if applicable):1.3 AbstractScientific summaryPlease paste the scientific summary into the ISAAC factsheet, not the layman’s summary.Use a maximum of 1 page A4 in Calibri, 9.5 pt font size, line spacing exact, 13 pt.Type herePublic summary Please draft two public summaries of your proposal: one in English and one in Dutch, of a maximum of eighty words each. If your application is successful, the public summaries will be used in NWO publicity surrounding the announcement of the grant award decisions. Briefly describe your research in terms that are understandable for readers who are not specialised in this field. NL Populaire project titel (max 80 woorden)Type hereENG Popular project title (max 80 words)Type hereKeywordsUse a maximum of 5 key words.Type here2.Research Proposal Please note that a maximum of 43 pages A4 in Calibri, 9.5 pt font size is allowed for sections 2.1 - 2.4, including illustrations, figures, etc. References to the literature may be given in 8.5 pt. The proposal may not be attached separately. Please remove explanatory lines (in italics). You may use subheadings.2.1 Quality of the researchers involved and of the consortium (weighting 30%) Researchers with a strong international reputation are involved in the consortium. These influential and innovative researchers are capable of making a very important and innovative contribution to the development of their discipline or disciplines.The composition of the consortium at group and individual level and the expertise present are superbly matched to the realisation of the proposed research programme.Leaders of the consortium have demonstrated their ability to lead and inspire teams and partnerships and together form a balanced team.The consortium devotes a lot of attention to the raising of a new generation of research leaders who can keep excellent and innovative lines of research at the top. This is realised through actions such as a detailed plan for the career development of talented researchers in the middle level.The consortium is optimally composed and geared towards the content and the realisation of the proposed research programme. Type here 2.2 Quality of the scientific research programme (weighting 30%) The research programme is highly challenging and urgent and focuses on specific innovation in the scientific domain concerned: proposals focus on new subjects and have the potential to realise breakthroughs of international stature. The research is excellent and internationally well positioned and clearly visible. It belongs to the world top or has the clear potential to do so.The research programme is focused, has an optimal scientific coherency and integrates all perspectives that are relevant for the main research question. The potential of the entire programme clearly outweighs the sum of its parts.The programme is superbly put together with respect to the theoretical and methodological solidity and with respect to the planning and realisation. In some scientific research fields, more compact consortia can be formed because the required scale for innovative research in those fields is of lesser size. It will therefore be assessed whether the scientific aims of the programme and the required size of the consortium are of the right size in relation to the intrinsic needs of these fields.Type here2.3 Organisation structure and policy of the consortium; budget (weighting 30%) The organisation structure and management of the consortium have a clear and logical structure and provide an outstanding framework for the development and management of the consortium. The continuity of the leadership throughout the duration of the programme is safeguarded. The lines of responsibility and the structure have been set up such that the harmonisation and collaboration are structurally safeguarded. The organisational embedding in the various institutions has been arranged transparently, the responsibilities have been properly and clearly distributed. The necessary agreements have been recorded in a consortium agreement.The consortium provides adequate monitoring of the progress and has clear structures to adjust the programme where necessary. Clear thought has been given to conflict resolution and dealing with risks.A substantial contribution is made to the training of talented scientists.The consortium has adequate instruments aimed at facilitating scientific interaction and strengthening mutual collaboration.There is a detailed policy aimed at data management and ethical aspects.The consortium forms a good reflection of the discipline in terms of gender and diversity, and with this it is an example for the research field. A convincing explanation is provided in the event that there is a poor participation of ethnic minorities among the leaders and other participants in the consortium. The consortium has concrete and satisfactory measures to deal with any diversity issues. The submitting institution convincingly states how it pays attention in the consortium to diversity in gender and other aspects.The budget, including the personnel to be deployed and the requested investment component, bears close relationship with the research programme to be realised and is satisfactorily motivated. The personnel to be deployed are vital for realising the research programme, the investments are strictly necessary and alternatives are not available.Type here2.4 Knowledge use and transfer (weighting 10%)Scientific research touches upon important issues in society, culture and the economy. NWO therefore asks applicants to describe how their research could contribute to that. Furthermore, NWO requests plans for the dissemination of research results outside of the scientific community, even if a concrete application is not conceivable or feasible in the near future. NWO realises, however, that knowledge utilisation is not applicable to all research results. If a researcher can give clear arguments as to why knowledge utilisation does not play a role, then this will also be accepted. Further information about this subject can be found on the NWO website via consortium is aware of and has thought about the possibilities for knowledge utilisation by third parties outside of the scientific community (in society, industry, government, cultural institutions or by the general public) as well as in other scientific disciplines.The consortium has detailed innovative and well-considered plans for the potential use of research results and about how the knowledge obtained can be transferred. It has a clear picture of possible stakeholders and involves them in realising the research plans where relevant.Type here2.5 Connection to the National Science Agenda (NWA)[Max. 2 pages A4, 9.5 pt]In terms of content the research programme is well linked to (the routes of) the Dutch National Research Agenda: the links between questions from the research programme and questions included in routes of the Dutch National Research Agenda are relevant and well implemented.Type here2.6 Literature references [Max. 3 pages A4, literature references may be given in 8.5 pt]Please provide a complete list of all relevant literature or publications and include full biographical details, e.g. author, article title, book or magazine title, publisher, year of publication, the pages on which the article appeared. Type here2.7 Data management section [Max. 1 page A4, 9.5 pt]Responsible data management is part of good research. For the collection/generation of data and the analysis of this data, timely measures need to be taken to ensure the storage and later reuse of the data. This means that prior to the realisation of a research infrastructure applicants must ascertain a) which data could be relevant and b) how these data could be stored so that they are accessible for reuse. After a proposal has been awarded funding, the applicants will draw up a detailed data management plan in which the applicants explain how all relevant data research data will be made Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR).NWO understands ‘data’ to be both collected, unprocessed data as well as analysed, generated data. Under this definition all forms are conceivable; digital and non-digital (for example samples, completed questionnaires, sound recordings, etc.). NWO only requests storage of reusable relevant data.1.Will data be collected or generated that are suitable for reuse? Yes: Then answer questions 2 to 4.No: Then explain why the research will not result in reusable data or in data that cannot be stored or data that for other reasons are not relevant for reuse. 2.Where will the data be stored during the research? Type here3.After the project has been completed, how will the data be stored for the long-term and made available for the use by third parties? To whom will the data be accessible?Type here4. Which facilities (ICT, (secure) archive, refrigerators or legal expertise) do you expect will be needed for the storage of data during the research and after the research? Are these available?*Type here*ICT facilities for data storage are considered to be resources such as data storage capacity, bandwidth for data transport and calculating power for data processing.2.8 Other relevant information [Max. 2 pages A4, 9.5 pt]Type here3.Researchers3.1 Information on principal investigators (PIs)Please note that a maximum of 12 pages A4 in Calibri, 9.5 pt font size is allowed for this part.Coordinating researcher / PITitle(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.FTE dedicated to this programmeBrief summary of research over last 5 years / academic profileUse maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here International visibility, activities, prizes, scholarships etc.Use maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here5 key output/publications coordinating researcher / PIType hereCo-PIs (maximum 5)Title(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.FTE dedicated to this programmeBrief summary of research over last 5 years / academic profileUse maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here International visibility, activities, prizes, scholarships etc.Use maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here5 key output/publications coordinating researcher / PIType hereTitle(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.FTE dedicated to this programmeBrief summary of research over last 5 years / academic profileUse maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here International visibility, activities, prizes, scholarships etc.Use maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here5 key output/publications coordinating researcher / PIType hereTitle(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.FTE dedicated to this programmeBrief summary of research over last 5 years / academic profileUse maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here International visibility, activities, prizes, scholarships etc.Use maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here5 key output/publications coordinating researcher / PIType hereTitle(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.FTE dedicated to this programmeBrief summary of research over last 5 years / academic profileUse maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here International visibility, activities, prizes, scholarships etc.Use maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here5 key output/publications coordinating researcher / PIType hereTitle(s)First nameInitialsSurname?Mr.? Ms.FTE dedicated to this programmeBrief summary of research over last 5 years / academic profileUse maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here International visibility, activities, prizes, scholarships etc.Use maximum of 450 words in font size 9.5 pt. Type here5 key output/publications coordinating researcher / PIType here3.2 Information on the teamPlease list all relevant information which provides insight into the added value of the (broader) team. Please provide names, gender, affiliation, expertise and information pertaining to academic experience and visibility (e.g. outputs, awards/grants/prizes, collaboration, leadership & organisational roles, international experience, etc.).Please note that a maximum of 10 pages A4 in Calibri, 9.5 pt font size allowed for this part.Type here3.3Plan for the career development of talented researchers in the middle levelThe consortium devotes a lot of attention to the raising of a new generation of research leaders who can keep excellent and innovative lines of research at the top. This is realised through actions such as a detailed plan for the career development of talented researchers in the middle level. Please note that a maximum of 2 pages A4 in Calibri, 9.5 pt font size is allowed for this part.Type here4.BudgetPlease fill in a detailed overview of the requested budget in the tables below, for each year over the whole funding period. The rates to be used for personnel are those decreed in the Agreement for Funding Scientific Research of NWO and VSNU (nwo.nl/contractvsnu). You can delete or add rows. Please pay attention to the correct calculation of the totals.All figures must be given in k€. You can delete or add rows.Table A1: Staff (period 2022-2026) (in k€)Scientific staffFTE20222023202420252026TotalPost-docPhD studentTotalNon-scientific staffFTE20222023202420252026Totalacademic levelHBO-levelMBO-levelTotalTotal 2022-2026Table A2: Staff (period 2027-2031) (in k€)Scientific staffFTE20272028202920302031TotalPost-docPhD studentNon-scientific staffFTE20272028202920302031Totalacademic levelHBO-levelMBO-levelTotalTotal 2027-2031Table B1: Investment costs (period 2022-2026) (in k€; up to 25% of the requested contribution)InvestmentsDescription20222023202420252026TotalTotal 2022-2026Table B2: Investment costs (period 2027-2031) (in k€ up to 25% of the requested contribution)InvestmentsDescription20272028202920302031TotalTotal 2027-2031Table C1: Other costs (period 2022-2026) (in k€)Other costsDescription20222023202420252026TotalTotal 2022-2026Table C2: Other costs (period 2027-2031) (in k€)Other costsDescription20272028202920302031TotalTotal 2027-2031Co-fundingBy whom20222023202420252026TotalTotal 2022-2026Table D1: Co-funding (period 2022-2026) (in k€ incl. surcharges for personnel)Please indicate, if applicable, the available co-funding for personnel, investments etc.; use the table below for a breakdown of the budget into main items (incl. VAT).Table D2: Co-funding (period 2027-2031) (in k€ incl. surcharges for personnel)Co-fundingBy whom20272028202920302031TotalTotal 2027-2031Table E1: Totals (period 2022-2026)Please list all totals from tables A1-D1Totals20222023202420252026TotalTotal Staff (2022-2026)Total Investment costs (2022-2026)Total Other costs (2022-2026)Total requested (2022-2026)Total Co-funding (2022-2026)Total 2022-2026Table E2: Totals (period 2027-2031)Please list all totals from tables A2-D2Totals20272028202920302031TotalTotal Staff (2027-2031)Total Investment costs (2027-2031)Total Other costs (2027-2031)Total requested (2027-2031)Total Co-funding (2027-2031)Total 2027-2031Table E3: Grand Totals (period 2022-2031)Please list all totals from tables A-DTotalsTotal% of total requested fundingTotal Staff (2022-2031)Total Investment costs (2022-2031)Total Other costs (2022-2031)Total requested (2022-2031)Total Co-funding (2022-2031)Grand Total 2022-2031Case for the requested budgetPlease motivate the requested budget in relation to the proposed research programme and in relation to the individual programme lines (maximum 4 pages A4 9,5 pt).Type here5. Statements by the coordinating researcher/PIHave you requested funding for this research elsewhere?? No? Yes,Please include details of any additional grants you have requested for this research projectEthical aspectsNot applicableNot yet applied forApplied forReceivedApproval from a recognised (medical) ethics review committeeApproval from an animal experiments committeePermission for research with the population screening ActIf applicable you need to send a copy of (one of) the aforementioned documents to NWO when the application has been granted and before the start of the project.By submitting this form I declare that:I have completed this form truthfullyBy submitting this document I declare that I satisfy the nationally and internationally accepted standards for scientific conduct as stated in the Netherlands Code of Conduct for Scientific Practice (Association of Universities in the Netherlands) 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 submitted non-referees.** You may indicate a maximum of three non-referees in ISAAC. The non-referees will NOT be asked to assess your application. This?request may?be?sent?to?the?email?address?zwaartekracht@nwo.nl. Please do not incorporate the names of your non-referees in this application form. ................
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