Explorer Grant Application Form (EX218)

Explorer Grant Application Form (EX218) HRC Ref ID#: Click here to enter HRC Ref ID#

NI: Click here to enter surname.

Research Investment Stream: Click here to enter RIS.

This page is for identification purposes only. It will be replaced by the online pages in the final submitted application.

In the pdf version of this document Module 2 must begin on a new page.

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Section 2A – Summary of Proposed Research (one page) Transformative Nature of Research Click here to enter text.

Research Impact Click here to enter text.

Section 2B – Description of Proposed Research Transformative Nature of Research (three pages) Delete this text and definition below, then enter your text using the subheadings below (do not delete the subheadings). Your proposal must be considered potentially transformative based on the following definition: a range of endeavors which promise extraordinary outcomes, such as: revolutionizing entire disciplines; creating entirely new fields; or disrupting accepted theories and perspectives – in other words, those endeavors which have the potential to change the way we address challenges in science, engineering, and innovation.1 How does your proposal challenge conventional practice or theory in the field?

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Does the research promise radically different methods/insights/techniques or tools?

How will the research potentially lead to transformative change and be paradigm shifting?

Viability of Research (two pages) Delete this text and information below, then enter your text here. Outline your methodology, set out what can be achieved during the term of the grant, and describe how your research environment is conducive to conducting this research. Research Impact (300 words) Delete this text and information below, then enter your text here. Describe the research impact with respect to Investment Goals and comment on knowledge translation.

1 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/in130/in130.jsp

EX218 Form ©2017 Health Research Council of New Zealand. All rights reserved. Module 2-7: 2 IN CONFIDENCE MODULE 3: REFERENCES Click here to enter text. There is no limit to the number of reference pages. Do not place asterisks beside applicants’ publications. Provide references in full and state full authorship (for example not Smith et al). Endnote lists must be copied into a plain text editor before pasting in here.

EX218 Form ©2017 Health Research Council of New Zealand. All rights reserved. Module 2-7: 3 IN CONFIDENCE MODULE 4: CONTRACT INFORMATION AND BUDGET This Module will only be required from successful applicants offered a contract. MODULE 5: RESEARCH CLASSIFICATION This Module is mandatory and must be completed online.