Biennial Contestable Grants Programme
2010 Biennial Contestable Grants Programme Timetable
| March 2009 | A call for preliminary research proposals on defined topics related to natural disasters is circulated to organisations and individuals with a known interest in the field. The call is also advertised in the four main newspapers. The closing date is Thursday, 30 April 2009. |
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| Early April | EQC selects research panellists for ratification by Research Committee. |
| Early May | The preliminary proposals are sent to the Research Panellists for initial assessment. |
| Late June/Early July | The Research Panel meets to select a short list of the most promising proposals. Short-listed applicants are provided with a detailed proposal form for completion and provision of further information to allow an effective evaluation of the proposal. A submission guide accompanies the proposal form. Applicants are also provided with information on the funding agreement EQC will offer if the project is approved for funding. If appropriate the Panel advises applicants on proposal modifications that may increase the likelihood of selection for EQC funding. These include modifications that may improve potential outcomes. Applicants may also be advised to reduce funding requests by means such as modified objectives and/or obtaining increased alternative support. In some cases close collaboration or integration with another proposal may be recommended. The deadline for detailed proposals is Monday, 31 August. |
| 23 July | Research Committee meeting - Report on short list. |
| Early September | Referees' brief comments are sought. Detailed proposals, supporting documents and referees' comments are sent to Panellists for review and evaluation. |
| Late October | The Panel meets to make a final selection of proposals for recommendation for funding to the Research Committee. |
| 19 November | Research Committee meeting - Approve Panel's selection of proposals for recommendation to EQC Board for funding. |
| 3 December | EQC Board meeting - Consider Research Committee recommendation on funding for biennial grants. |
| December | EQC funding agreements are submitted to successful applications for execution. |
| January 2010 | Funding can commence. |