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Research Support Grant (TC/12/ RSG /2012)

Project Proposal

Name of Project : ……………………………………………………………………………

Name of Applicant : ……………………………………………………………………………

Name of Institution : ……………………………………………………………………………

Proposal ID : ……………………………………………………………………………

Science & Technology

Development Fund

Ministry of State forScientific Research

Please fill your own text under the headings given in this Project Proposal template.

The text written in italics is only provided for guidance. You can remove it from your

proposal.

All proposals must be uploaded to the STDF website (www.stdf.org.eg). Proposals

submitted by e-mail or sent as hard copies will not be considered.

Deadline for uploading of project proposals is 13/05/2012

STDF’s IPR rules and regulations apply to all relevant cases.

The applicant must submit the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities to

undertake the proposed research work. These approvals shall cover issues like bio-

safety, conservation of bio-diversity, research ethics, data collection, dealing with

antiquities and historic objects, collaboration with foreigners, intellectual property rights

of patents resulting from research conducted by others.

Please attach all requested endorsement letters.

All submitted documents must be stamped and signed by the legal representative of the

applicant's institution.



Science & Technology Development Fund

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Basic Information

2.Implementing Team

3.Research Area

4.Eligibility of the Proposal (Half Page Maximum.(

5.Context and Relevance to the Call (Half Page Maximum(

6.Abstract of the Project (One Page Maximum(

7.Scientific and Technical Description

8.Project Management

9.Consortium Description

10.Budget

11.References

12.Biographies

13.Appendices




1.Basic Information:

Title of the Proposal in English

Research Area Choose from item 2 below

Project Duration ………………….. months

Budget Requested From STDF …………… EGP

Name of Principal Investigator (PI) ….…….. EGP

PI's Institution

Title of PI

PI's Position

PI's Mobile Telephone Number

PI's E-Mail

PI's National Personal ID Number

PI's Contact Address

Number of research grants previously awarded

to the PI

Number of previously awarded research grantsof PI

Name of Co Principal Investigator (CoPI)

Co-PI's Institution

Title of CoPI

Co-PI 's Position

CoPI 's Mobile Telephone Number

CoPI 's E-Mail

CoPI 's National Personal ID Number

CoPI 's Contact Address

Number of research grants previously awarded

to Co-PI Name of Institution

Name of Legal Representative of Institution

Title of Legal Representative of Institution

Position of Legal Representative of Institution

Contact Address of Legal Representative of

Institution

Signature of PI

Signature of CoPI

Signature of Legal Representative of Institution

Seal of Institution

STDF Research Support Grant - 2012




2.Implementing Team:2.1.Team members

Please give hereinafter the roles of the different participants in the project .

S Name PositionQualification and

experience

Role in project

(Four Lines Max.)

Salary

(EGP)

1

2

3

4

5

Implementing Team's Previous and Running ProjectsPlease give hereinafter the involvement of the different participants in previously funded or running

projects (funded by STDF or any other national or international funding organization(

S Participant's Name Project

Title

Funding

Organization

Project

End Date

Budget

(EGP)

Role In

Project

1

2

3

45

Signature of PI

Signature of CoPI

Signature of Legal Representative of PI's

Institution

Seal of PI's Institution

3.Research Area:The following research areas are eligible:

A. New and renewable energy.B. Water resources and desalination.C. Life Sciences (basic sciences, environmental sciences, medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences).D. Food and agriculture.E. Space technology and its applications.F. Information and communication technology.G. Social sciences and humanities.H. Industrial development.I. Urban planning and housing.

J. Advanced and new technologies (e.g. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology) related to any of the abovementioned areas.

The project's research area isA

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J





4.Eligibility of the Proposal (Half Page Maximum:( In this section, clearly state that the following eligibility criteria are met:

• The applicant must be an Egyptian researcher, working at an Egyptian research institution

(university, research center or institute).• The applicant must have a Ph. D. degree and at least one published paper that is closely related to

the proposed research activities. In projects related to graduate/undergraduate studies, the project'sPI should be the supervisor of the graduate/undergraduate student.

• The proposed research activities must be related to the main areas mentioned above (item 2).

• The proposed research activities should not be limited to routine day-to-day research activities, but

must be presented in the form of a well-planned research project which addresses an important subject, and which has clearly defined objectives and desired outcomes, as well as a detailed

methodology.• The proposed activity is not funded by any other STDF funding grant, or by any other funding

agency.• The fund required from STDF must not exceed 100 000 L.E..

• Under this funding program, the funds provided by STDF for any project must be spent within a

period not exceeding 12 months (regardless of the total duration of the proposed researchactivities).

5.Context and Relevance to the Call (Half Page Maximum:(Considering that the aim of this research-funding program is to support research work in general, and inthe areas mentioned above in particular, give an overview of the problem which the project will address ,and the scope of work. Also, show in what way the proposed project is innovative and application-

oriented .

6.Abstract of the Project (One Page Maximum:(The proposal abstract outlines the proposed research activities. It should be brief, but should encompassall the key points necessary to communicate the objectives of the project. The proposal abstract should

include briefing on: A.Definition of the problem, and the objectives targeted by the proposed work .B.The research approach, its innovativeness, as well as the methodology proposed to solve the problem,

and to achieve the objectives.C . Justification for conducting the project in view of the local need

D.Expected benefits, outcomes and/or impact of the project .E . Justification for the grant request

7.Scientific and Technical Description:Establish the theme for the proposal and state clearly the purpose. Determine the major focus of the proposed project, Include the problem statement which must provide an entrée to the other subsectionsof the proposal. Give an overview of the project importance through addressing the reason for the grant request. This part of the proposal must be specific and precise in documenting all information.

7.1Background (Four Pages Maximum:(This section of the proposal should include the definition of the specific problem or topic to be addressed by the proposed research work, and should describe the work undertaken by others who have previously addressed the problem. A thorough and recently updated literature review may be done and included inthis section rather than doing it at the beginning of the project plan execution. Give a state-of-the-art overview of the scientific topic to be tackled. Elaborately describe the conditions that need to be changed or the knowledge sought to be expanded. Supply statistical documentation of this specific problem (fewer statistics convincingly presented are better than many explained weakly). Document the significance of

the problem with Data and include Expert Opinions (including quotes). 7.2Project Wider Objectives (One Page Maximum:(The wider objectives should describe clearly the expected general outcome of the project, although thismay not be fully achievable within the project duration. The proposal should not describe the wider objectives using generalized statements. It is better to use more definitive phrases.





7.3Project Specific Objectives (One Page Maximum:(The specific objectives should detail what the project wants to achieve. The specific objectives should beSMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bounded) Thus, they must be carefully planned and presented, taking into account the following points:• The specific objectives are the basis for determining the procedural aspects of the project.

• The specific objectives should be briefly stated [1-2 sentences, each].

• The quality of written specific objectives will largely determine the effectiveness of the proposed work

plan.• The specific objectives must be easily noted, distinctly defined, and not be imbedded in the narrative

of the proposal.• Prioritized specific objectives indicate good planning by the principal investigator.

• The specific objectives should be relevant to the project plan and reasonable in number. Including toomany specific objectives may convey that the project lacks focus or is unrealistic.

• The expected results of the project will be measured against the proposed specific objectives.

7.4Methodology (Eight Pages Maximum:(The methodology is the tool to realize the objectives. The methodology section is the core of the

proposal. It should describe the project design, work plan (subdivided into tasks and sub-tasks, leadingto the accomplishment of the proposed objectives), material of the study, detailed methodologiesadopted, and the roles of the research team(s) and how all this will lead to achieving the objectives. It should explain, in a narrative way, the different activities to be conducted during the lifetime of the

project, and it must explain the rationale for the program (related to the problem) and explain how the program will work. For proposals that contain statistically relevant samples, this section should alsodefine the sampling method and how the sample size was calculated.In this regard, it is useful to try to answer (for each subtask) the following five questions/elements:•

What: Describe the objective that is targeted by the subtask, the approach selected in order toaddress this objective, and the reasons for selecting this particular approach.

• How: Describe the methods and activities planned in order to accomplish the targeted objectives, and

explain how you plan to implement these methods. Present a reasonable scope of activities that canbe accomplished within the time allotted for the project activities and within the resources of the

project.• Which: Define the special/major equipment and tools needed for each activity. Choose them based on

the specific needs of each task in order to provide greater assurance of achievement.• Who: Assign the research team member(s) responsible for the implementation of each task/activity.

Demonstrate the PI's experience in project management.• Where: State the location of executing the activity.

• When: Plan how much time is needed for the activity to be fully accomplished. Develop a sequential

procedure for the implementation of the project. An overall time schedule for executing the different

project activities should be given in the Gantt chart (see section 8.4). All previously mentioned elements should be presented within the time schedule of the project. Thisschedule should be aligned with:

A. Tasks (activities) and sub-tasks within the GANTT chart B. The allocated time share of involved research team members and research assistantsC. The need for specialized equipment.

7.5Preliminary Data or Relevant Pilot Research Done by the Applicant Research Team/s (ThreePages Maximum:(

This section should focus on previous relevant research done by the research team in the area of the proposed project. The proposal should use proper citation of the mentioned work [in the form of publications, patents, conference presentations, project final reports, unpublished data, ...etc]. The proposal should also illustrate how this previous work qualifies the research team to manage thecurrently proposed project.

7.6Available Laboratory and Experimental Facilities (Three Pages Maximum:(This section should describe in detail the available infrastructure/facilities/equipment [special or major equipment] needed for the research plan execution and whether they are under the disposal,within easy accessibility to the research team, provided as a part of an institutional free facility or used through a paid service. A list of adequate facilities confirms the capabilities of the proposing institution’s





strength in the intended field of study. The description of facilities should include that of any special equipment or unusual asset that can be made available by the institution, and which might enhance the possibility of the project’s success. Indicating their accessibility, the proposal should give a detailed description of such items (e.g. specialized computers, pertinent library collections, laboratories, space,and unusual services). The information provided under this heading should cover:• Description of Laboratory

• Name of Laboratory

• Laboratory Supervisor

• Date of Establishment

• Area of Laboratory

• Pictures of Laboratory

• Plan View of Laboratory

• Type of activities conducted at the Laboratory

•

Experiments and Measurements using the Laboratory Available Equipment and Tools:

Available Equipment and Tools ListS Equipment/ Tool Model Use Number Condition

7.7Required Experimental Facilities and Equipment (Three Pages Maximum:(This section should detail the unavailable or needed equipment for effective implementation of the

project. Each requested piece of equipment should be described in terms of cost, usage within theresearch plan, related task or subtask, in addition to alternative scenarios if not purchased. Need of excessive equipment would suggest institutional weakness, leading to a proposal’s poor evaluation. On

the other hand, an institution’s willingness to commit equipment and space to a project’s use could only serve to heighten the proposal’s chance for funding.During the course of the project, if it is necessary at times to use another organization’s facilities or equipment, the proposal must document their availability to the project. The choice of a project sitewhich is not home based would require substantial explanation as to its attributes and appropriateness.

Required Equipment List

S Name of equipment Justification for its purchasePrice/Fee

(L.E.)Related Activity

1

2

3

7.8Required Scientific Events (One Page Maximum:(This section should detail the planned Scientific Events, which will help in the effective implementation of the project. Each requested event should be described in terms of cost, expected outcomes within theresearch plan, and related task or subtask.

Required Scientific Events List

SDescription of Scientific Event

Justification for theEvent

Cost (L.E.) Related Activity

1

2

3

7.9Expected Outcomes (One Page Maximum:(This section should describe the project's expected outcomes in a rather concrete form. The outcomesshould be stated in a short bullet form rather than in long narrative paragraphs. The expected outcomes





should be definitive and measurable rather than generalized and unquantifiable. Failure to do so would imply that the project is inadequately cost-effective. The expected outcomes may include, but are not limited to, publications, patents, theses, capacity building [training junior staff], prototype or product development/testing, technology adaptation through reverse engineering, ....etc.

7.10Dissemination and Exploitation of Results (One Page Maximum:(Describe the dissemination and exploitation of results strategy and give long term visions for the

outcomes.

Present your strategies for results valorization, including all/any of the following:• Prospects of commercialization of expected results

• The valorization of results

• Impact on the scientific, technical, industrial, economic, or other domains

• Other benefits (standardization, government information, ...etc.)

• Targets and nature of techno-economic impact expected

• The possible impact on employment, the creation of new activities, ... etc.• Methods of protection and exploitation of results

• Scientific communication

• Communication to the wider public

7.11Sustainability (One Page Maximum:(Explain how sustainability will be secured after completion of the project. This may include necessary

follow-up activities, built-in strategies, ownership, … etc., if any .

In so doing, please make a distinction between the following 3 dimensions of sustainability :• Financial sustainability (financing of follow-up activities, sources of revenue for covering all future

operating and maintenance costs, etc.)• Institutional level (which structures would allow, and how, the results of the project to be

implemented after the end of the project? Address issues about the local "ownership" of project outcomes)

• Policy level (where applicable): What structural impact will the project have - e.g. will it lead toimproved legislation, codes of conduct, methods, etc.?

8.Project Management:8.1Project Management Structure and Scientific Program (One Page Maximum:(

Define the project's organizational aspects and coordination plan. Introduce the scientific program, and justify its breakdown into tasks or Work Packages consistent with the objectives pursued. Use a diagramto show the links between different tasks (work breakdown structure). The tasks represent the major

phases of the project, thus they are limited in number. Highlight the activities and actions related to thedissemination and valorization. Explain how the outcomes of the project will result in achieving theobjectives of the project. The outcomes or achievements of each objective of the project must beexplained. Specify the indicators and work conditions and implementation risks for each result or achievement. Provide a structure for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of each objective.

Explain how the accepted project will be managed at the institutional level [what administrativedepartments/resources are available for this purpose] and how the project's PI will manage and orchestrate the various roles of the research team members during the research plan implementation.

8.2Logical Framework Matrix (LFM(The Logical Framework Matrix (LFM) is an analytical, presentational and management tool, which helps indeveloping a high quality project design. LFM consists of four logically-connected columns and four rows,which summarize the key features of the project. The columns, on the left hand side, illustrate thehierarchy of the objectives of the project. Use the LFM to highlight the objectives, the outcomes(achievements) related to these objectives, and the time and resources needed for implementation(human, materials, equipment etc.). The rows are concerned with the different levels of objectives. For each given level, a row describes the following:• Indicators: State the indicators that will be used to measure the achievements of the

objectives/outputs

• Means of verification: Indicate how the information on those indicators are to be collected and verified

• Risks and assumptions: Give information about the external factors that might hinder the

achievement of project objectives on time.





Use the LFM template, available at "LFM Template" on the STDF website (www.stdf.org.eg ), to developan LFM for the project. This template will guide the filling of the LFM. The developed LFM must beuploaded together with the project proposal (as an Appendix).





Logical Framework Matrix (LFM(

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONPERFORMANCE

INDICATORS

MEANS OF

VERIFICATION

RISKS AND

ASSUMPTIONSGoal (Overall Objective)

What is the main purpose of the project?

What are the key indicatorsthat will be used to measurethe achievement of the overall objective?

How to verify the researchfindings? What are thesources of information onthese indicators? e.g. Bench marking,Publications ininternational journals/ conferences, monitoringof predetermined indicators

Specific Project Objectives

What are the medium termobjectives (sub objectives) that will lead to the achievement of the main goal?

What are the key indicatorsthat will be used to measurethe achievement of expected results?

How to verify theresearch findings? What are the sources of information on theseindicators? e.g. Bench marking,Publications ininternational journals/ conferences, monitoringof predetermined indicators

What are theconditions necessary to reach thedetermined objectives?

Outputs (Results)

What are the expected results? What are the key indicatorsthat will be used to measurethe achievement of expected results?

How to verify theresearch findings? What are the sources of information on these

indicators? e.g. Bench marking,Publications ininternational journals/ conferences, monitoringof predetermined indicators

What are theconditions necessary to reach the resultsin alignment with the

tie schedule?

Activities

What are the main activities intheir order of implementation toreach the expected results?

Means

What are the means required to implement these activities(e.g. Personnel; facilities and equipment; training;supplies; etc).

How to verify that the planned activities arebeing implemented (e.g.expenditure)

What are the pre-conditions necessary before the start of the

project (e.g.equipment, personnel,etc)? What are theconditions outside

your control that could delay theimplementation of the project activities(delay in equipment,materials delivery,etc)?

8.3Description of Tasks (Maximum Half Page Per Task :(For every task, define:

• Objectives of the task and possible indicators of success

• The research team member(s) to whom the task is assigned, and the role of each member in

conducting the task

• The sub-tasks/activities within the task

• Description of methods and technical options

• Detailed work plan per activity





•

Deliverables and time table• Risks of the task and the fallbacks considered

8.4Tasks Schedule (Gantt Chart(

Gantt Chart

The GANTT Chart is a graphical representation of a project’s schedule which illustrates the work breakdown structure. It is an effective tool for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and tracking all tasks

within the project. To develop the GANTT chart, start by specifying the main tasks/ activities making upthe project. Then break down each main task/ activity to its sub tasks/ sub activities. The amount of timerequired for each task/activity and sub tasks/ sub activities is represented as a horizontal bar on thechart. Those horizontal bars of varying lengths represent the sequences, timing, and time span for each

task/ sub task .Use STDF template, available at "GANTT chart" on the STDF website (www.stdf.org.eg), to develop aGANTT chart for the project. This template will guide the filling of the GANTT chart. The developed

GANTT chart must be uploaded together with the project proposal (as an Appendix .( 8.5Deliverables and Milestones (One Page Maximum:(

Present a summary table of all project deliverables (work-package number, date, title, responsibility .(

Deliverables List

S Deliverable Activity Date Responsibility1

2

3

8.6Assumptions, Risks and Contingency Planning (Half Page Maximum:(Describe the main preconditions and assumptions during and after the implementation phase.

Provide a detailed risk analysis and eventual contingency plan. This should include at minimum a list of risks associated to each action proposed, accompanied by relevant mitigation measures. A good risk analysis would include a range of risk types including physical, environmental, political, economic and

social risks.8.7Quality Control (Half Page Maximum:(

Define the strategy and the work methodology for quality control and monitoring including activities, aswell as internal and external audits.

9.Relevance of Team Member's Qualifications (Four Pages Maximum:(





Describe the relevance of the team members' qualifications, their relevance and complementarities to the project, taking the following points in consideration:• Provide evidence that the research team is qualified to fulfill the objectives of the project.

• Describe briefly each team member's qualifications, providing the information needed to assess

his/her capability of contributing to the project's success (past accomplishments, publications,

patents, … etc.).

• Show complementarities and added value of cooperation between the different team members. The

interdisciplinary collaboration will be justified in accordance with the guidelines of the project.

10.Budget:The budget section should include detailed information regarding the allocation of funds to the different items needed to accomplish the project's objectives (i.e. a budget breakdown). The budget should

contain an explanation or calculation showing how the total project budget for each budget line iscalculated. The budget breakdown should be followed by the budget justification section. Usually, full funding is requested from STDF. However, co financing with other sources is allowed.

It is absolutely mandatory to use the STDF budget format . Using other forms will causeconsiderable delay in the proposal processing. It is advisable not to overestimate or underestimatebudget items. Itemize and account for all costs and justify budget items. A properly formulated budget will increase the chances of positive reviewing and a constructive negotiation session, if the project isaccepted.

10.1Budget Breakdown:The general budget breakdown should include the following subdivisions/items:

A] Salaries:This budget section states the salaries to be paid to the manual laborers and technicians involved in the

project. For each person, the number of working months should be indicated, and should be multiplied by his/her monthly salary, giving the total salary for the entire project duration. The salaries of non-

technical staff (secretaries, administrative staff, accountants, … etc.) will be paid by the PI'sinstitution.This item may also include fees paid for consultation, which must be well justified in the

project proposal .B] Equipment:This budget section should include the required laboratory equipment to be purchased through the STDF requested grant. Each piece of equipment should be separately mentioned as a budget line under thecategory of equipment. The equipment are owned by STDF during the course of the project; however,ownership of the equipment may be transferred to the research institution after the end of the project,upon approval by STDF. Alternatively, STDF may claim the equipment and transfer it to another institute,if deemed necessary. Rental, lease, or purchase of equipment can be covered. Under this STDF funding

program, office equipment, air conditioners, refrigerators, desks, copy machines, computers, and any other non-laboratory equipment or furniture cannot be purchased or rented using funds provided by STDF. Such items are considered to be part of the infrastructure that should be provided by the PI's

institution.C] Supplies:This budget category should include all lab, office, field or factory consumable materials, such as:stationery, chemicals, laboratory glassware, diagnostic kits, fertilizers, pesticides … etc.. It should includeitemized details to correlate with the following section on budget justification and thus aiding in proper

reviewing of the proposal budget .D] Travel:This budget section includes local travel and accommodation, in accordance with governmental and institutional rules and regulations. The travel costs should clearly indicate the number of trips, who is

traveling and the approximate cost for each trip.E] Other Costs:This budget section includes publication or report preparation costs, , banking fees, computation analysisservices, miscellaneous,...etc. STDF will not pay costs claimed by the contracted institution as a

compensation for costs that cannot be quantified, including general institutional administrative and accounting costs, operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment, depreciation, ....etc .

10.2Budget Justification:





This section should include narrative justification for the requested budget items. Whilewriting the budget justification section, the following points should be taken into

consideration:• The salaries budget should correlate with the proposed work plan.

• Justification for each requested piece of equipment should be mentioned in terms of cost usage

within the research plan, and in which task or subtask.• Justification for the detailed and itemized supplies is needed according to the suggested work

plan.

10.3Budget FormThis format must be completed and uploaded on the STDF website (www.stdf.org.eg) with the

project proposal (as an Appendix .(

Eligible costs Break downsSTDF

support

(L.E.)

TotalprojectCosts(L.E.)

( A )Salaries(Salary per month) multiplied by number of months. Pleaseindicate the % of time spent on the project. In addition tosalaries paid to manual laborers and technicians, salariesmay be paid to researchers in projects involving only puremental innovation by the researchers, such as developingsoftware, writing/translating textbooks, or similar activities.

PI (if applicable)

Staff (if applicable)

Technicians and/or. Laborers

Consultants (including air tickets + per Diem +consultation fees)

Total Salaries

( B )Equipment)

Equipment

Tools

Total Equipment

( C )Expendable Supplies & Materials

Stationary

Miscellaneous Laboratory, Field

supplies, Materials

Total expendable Supplies & Materials

( D )Domestic Travel (according to governmental rules)

Transportation

Accommodation

Total travel

( E )Other Direct Costs

Services

Manufacture of specimens,equipment and prototypes

Purchase or acquiring access

to specialized reference

sources databases or

computer software

Fees for use of facilities inother national research

institutions

Expenses related to patent

registration or IP

management.

Computer services/time

Report preparation

Training

Publications Costs

Telephone and Postage

Workshops organization

OthersTotal other direct costs

(F)Total direct cost

Sum of (A ) through ( E ) above





11.List of ReferencesInclude a bibliographic list of the references cited in the proposal, covering the latest relevant

publications for the field of the proposal. Each listed reference should include the name of the author, thearticle title, publication name (journal name or book title), volume number, page numbers, and year of

publication.

12.Biographies:For each research team member, a biography of 3 pages (maximum) should be provided. Indicate if any

of the participants is currently involved in other similar projects. )Please follow the CV format hereafter (

Surname (Family name)

First/Other names

Title ☐ Prof. ☐ Dr. ☐ Mr. ☐Mrs. ☐ Miss ☐ Ms.

☐ Other Please specify

Gender ☐ Female ☐ Male

Address

Post Code:

Telephone Numbers Evening

Mobile Email

Date of birth Day Mo Year Place of birth

Education

School/College/University/Other Degree obtained Dates (from-to)

Training

Training attended/Technical

skills acquiredPlace Dates (from-to)





Employment History

Employer Position Dates (from – to)

Membership of Professional Associations

Professional body Level of member ship Dates (from – to)

Fields of Interest

Publications and Patents (please list only; do not attach copies)

Presentations

Grants / Awards

Additional Information





12.AppendicesDocumentation additional to that in the proposal text should be attached in appendices. The proposal should present a list of appendix items in the proposal’s table of contents. Items incorporated intovarious appendices should be referred to in the text and might include: background charts, tables,graphs and line drawings; resumes of personnel preprints of publications prepared by project personnel and pertaining to the proposed project; letters from consultants or collaborative agencies expressingwillingness to participate in the project; letters of endorsement from organizations or individuals familiar with the problem to be studied or with previous work of the project staff; and any other information

corroborating staff competence.The following Appendices are required, and are considered to be an essential part of the

Project Proposal :• Appendix 1: budget format .

• Appendix 2: Logical framework matrix (LFM .( • Appendix 3: GANTT chart .

• Appendix 4: An endorsement letter by the head of the PI's institution(Scan & Upload .(

• Appendix 5: Declaration of compliance with STDF's general rules

The following declaration must be read carefully, and signed by the PI, the Co-PI and

the legal representative of the PI's institution:

Declaration by ManagementWe, the undersigned declare that:

• The proposed work, in its current form or a slightly modified form, has not beenpreviously submitted to or funded by STDF or any other national or internationalfunding organization.

• The information given in this Project Proposal is, to the best of our knowledge,

correct and accurate.

• The Project Proposal has been approved by the concerned managing authority of

the institution implementing this project.

• This proposed work will not be submitted to any other funding organization unless

this application is rejected by STDF.

• The institution shall provide all necessary facilities and help to the implementationteam in order to fulfill all their duties promised in this proposal.

• We accept handing the application and its content, partly or fully, to experts or

organizations chosen by STDF for the purpose of evaluation or review.

• The salaries in this proposal are provided to compensate for the additional efforts of

the project's team in implementing the work.

• All budget items adhere to STDF's funding conditions and are necessary for

implementing the work.

• All outcomes from the project (e.g. intellectual property or patents etc.) will be dealtwith according to the rules of STDF and the Egyptian Law.

Signature of PI

Signature of CoPI

Signature of Legal Representative of PI's

Institution

Seal of PI's Institution

• Appendix 6: STDF's Code of Ethics (To be downloaded from STDF's website,

www.stdf.org.eg , and signed by the PI & Co-PI .(


http://www.stdf.org.eg/






•

Other Appendices (any other documents .(

All submitted documents must be signed and stamped by the leading partner institution

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