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How to submit a research proposal

Researchers are invited to present proposals:

  • to request the patronage and auspices of the Ev-K²-CNR Committee
  • to carry out research at the Pyramid International Laboratory-Observatory
  • for co-funding

Proposals can be presented at any time of the year.  Annually, usually between September and November, the Committee evaluates insertion of new projects within its programs for the following calendar year.  We therefore suggest proposals be submitted at least six months prior to the desired year of execution (e.g., a project to be carried out in 2007 should be submitted by June 2006).

 

INSTRUCTION TO SUBMIT THE RESEARCH PROPOSALS

In general, proposals must contain an explanation of the scientific and geographic context in which the activities will be carried out, a description of the scientific research design (objectives, motivation, methods) and a comprehensive chronological work plan.  The relevance of the project in terms of transferability of results and benefits for the local populations must also be clearly highlighted.  All proposals must include the CV of the Principal Investigator (PI) and be signed by the head of the PI’s research institution. 

Proposals can be presented in one of three categories: new projects; continuations or unexecuted approved projects.

The original proposal documents should be sent to the Executive and Technical Secretariat, with all attachments and requested information, by mail.  A duplicate electronic copy of all documents must also be sent by e-mail to ensure prompt processing of the proposal.

New projects

  1. Fill out the proposal form which summarizes the pertinent organizational and logistic information and includes the budget;
  2. Write a scientific proposal of the study (min. 3, max. 5 pages), using the proposal layout.

 Continuations

  1. Fill out an updated proposal form which summarizes the pertinent organizational and logistic information and includes the budget for the renewal period;
  2. If the project is the direct continuation of an approved study which has already been initiated but not completed, and the objectives, motivations and methods are the same as the original, you only need to submit a continuation proposal (min. 1, max. 3 pages).
    – OR –
    If the project contains relevant new elements, a complete written proposal using the proposal layout needs to be submitted, regardless of whether the study could ideally be considered the continuation of an existing project.

 Unexecuted approved projects

If a project was approved, but for some reason could not be initiated as planned, and there are no significant variations with respect to the approved version, the project can be presented for execution in the subsequent calendar year by submitting:

  1. An updated proposal form which summarizes the pertinent organizational and logistic information and includes the budget;
  2. A detailed, updated chronological work plan (including all information requested in the proposal layout, such as timing, intermediate stages, field work, etc).

If the project foresees significant variations with respect to the approved proposal, it will be considered a new project and a complete written proposal following the proposal layout needs to be provided.

 

Click here to know the evaluation criteria.

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