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AHRC - Specific Requirements:
Please comment on:
The quality and importance of the applicant’s work to date.
The applicant’s ability to monitor the project and bring it to completion, as evidenced in the proposal and also in their previous track record, taking full account of their ‘academic age’ and experience.
If relevant, the appropriateness of the level and balance (in terms of time and seniority) of the proposed staffing on the project, including the principal and co-investigators, and the extent to which opportunities will be made available for less experienced researchers. In relation to the principal and co-investigators, you should consider whether the time estimated for their contribution is consistent with the work proposed for them, and whether this level of involvement is necessary or sufficient for the successful undertaking of the project. You should be aware that it is permissible for a Co-I’s contribution to a project not to last for the full duration of the project then the average number of hours will be automatically calculated as being less than 4 hours per week. This should be explained in the case for support or justification of resources by the applicant.
If research staff are to be employed on the project, the quality of the support proposed to develop and manage their career and professional development.
If relevant, whether the other named participants have the appropriate experience and expertise to deliver the project.
If students are to be appointed, is the number of students appropriate and is their role clearly defined? Will these students benefit from integration within the project, whilst also being able to develop an independent thesis?
Please choose from the tick boxes provided to rate the applicant’s/s’ work to date and ability to bring the project to completion, using ‘Outstanding’, ‘Very Good’, ‘Good’, ‘Adequate’ or ‘Unsatisfactory'
Fellowships – Route for Early Career Researchers
In addition to the above, please comment on:
The plans for delivering the research project alongside the development of individual leadership capabilities during the Fellowship period.
The evidence provided in support of the leadership development proposed for the Fellow, including the Fellow’s ability or potential to provide intellectual leadership within their discipline and beyond.
The extent to which the host institution has made a case for the selection of the candidate as a research leader (or potential future research leader)
For early career researchers, relevance of the research project to the applicant’s career development.
Follow-on Funding for Impact and Engagement Scheme
In addition to the above, please comment on:
The applicants experience in external engagement or knowledge exchange and understanding of working with user communities or other audiences ( or their demonstrated potential to undertake these activities) as relevant to the proposal.
NC3Rs - Specific Requirements:
Like the rest of this form, this section is not confidential and will be fed back to the applicant.
Scheme Specific Guidance:
Project grants, Pilot Study grants and Strategic Awards
Has the individual or group established a high quality track record in the relevant field? (N.B. this need not necessarily be in the field of 3Rs research, but in the investigator’s own field)
Where the proposal embarks on work in a field new to the applicants, or is a first funding application, is there a firm foundation to take the work forward with relevant expertise in place?
How well does the work fit with other relevant research pursued by the applicants?
What strategy do the applicants have in place to promote the proposed research to their scientific peers?
David Sainsbury Fellowships
Does the applicant have the ability to carry out the proposed work?
How appropriate is the expertise of the applicant to the proposed area of research?
Has the applicant shown any sign of scientific independence?
Does the applicant show ambition and the potential to become a leader in their field?
Does the applicant have the potential to progress to securing support from other funders either during or by the end of the fellowship?