RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE - 申请用研究提案模板 - Call 2

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Research proposal template for NOVEL postdoctoral fellowship applications, covering the required sections and formatting guidance. It instructs applicants to submit a Word file converted to PDF, use character-limited form text blocks, and include specific subheadings for applicant excellence, research-project excellence, impact and related issues, and implementation. The template also requires details on academic background, publications, research gap and relevance, study design, aims and questions, theoretical framework, originality, open science alignment, strategic fit, exploitation and dissemination, interdisciplinary plans, secondments, networking, and career impact.

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Research Proposal Template

Applicant Information and Formatting Requirements

1 Excellence of the Applicant

2 Excellence of the Research Project

3 Impact of the Research Project and Related Issues

4 Implementation of the Research Project

RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE The Research Proposal should be completed as a word file. Once complete, please save it as a PDF file and upload it on the application portal, alongside the other required documents. The file name should be in this format: ‘Full name of applicant_Proposal’. Please, write or paste the text into “Write the name/title/summary/chapter/list here” text block. There is one text block for each section. Notice that you cannot format the text, and that there are character limitations in each section. Please, include the given subheadings. The font used in text boxes to be filled in is Times New Roman at a size of 12 point; side margins of 1.5 cm; and minimum single spacing. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Full Name of the Applicant FORMTEXT Write your full name here Title of the Research Project FORMTEXT Write the title here _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF THE RESARCH PROPOSAL (max 2500 characters with spaces) FORMTEXT Write the summary here 1 EXCELLENCE OF THE APPLICANT (max 3000 characters with spaces) In this section, write about your personal excellence as a Postdoc Fellow applicant, especially in light of the research that you propose to carry out during the 36 months work period in the programme. Do not include everything in your full CV, which will be evaluated together with this section. Academic and Professional BackgroundDescribe your educational qualifications, work experience, and achievements that are most relevant to your research proposal. Research and PublicationsDetail your publications, patents, or other scientific and practical contributions that are most relevant to your research proposal. Engagement and InnovationsDescribe any innovations, entrepreneurship, teaching experience, leadership and supervision roles, and forms of academic and practitioner targeted dissemination you have been involved with that are relevant to your research proposal. International Collaborations and Networks Relevant to this Research ProposalDetail your involvement in international networks and collaborations, and awards and grants received that are relevant to your research proposal. 1 EXCELLENCE OF THE APPLICANT FORMTEXT Write here ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2 EXCELLENCE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT (max 7000 characters with spaces) In this section, write about the excellence of the research project you propose to carry out during a postdoctoral fellowship of 36 months in the NOVEL programme. Background and State of the Art in Prior Research on the Topic Research GapBased on what is known in prior research, what is the research gap that your project contributes to? Relevance of the ResearchWhy is this research needed? Research Design (this applies to Research areas 3 and 4 in CALL 2 only)Describe the type of study proposed (e.g., case study, comparative study, survey, etc.) Research Aims and Spesific Research QuestionsDescribe the aim of the research, and the specific research questions and/or hypotheses. Teoretical Framework (this applies to Research areas 3 and 4 in CALL 2 only)Shortly outline the theoretical concepts and theoretical approaches you plan to use. Originality and Novelty Explain the originality and the ambition level of novelty in your research. Adherence to Open Science PrinciplesDescribe how your project adheres to these principles. Strategic AlignmentDescribe how your project fits: strategically with the UEF strategic research area of Aging, lifestyles and health one or several the NOVEL research areas Prevention and Care, Data and Methods, Innovation in Society, and Ethics and Wellbeing). with the research group(s) that have provided a Letter of Support for your application. FORMTEXT 2 EXCELLENCE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT FORMTEXT Write here _____________________________________________

FAQs

What file format and upload process is required for the research proposal?

Complete the research proposal as a Word file, save it as a PDF, and upload it on the application portal alongside other required documents.

What information should be included in section 1 (Excellence of the Applicant)?

Describe personal excellence relevant to the proposed research during the 36-month postdoc period, including academic and professional background, research and publications, innovations, and relevant international collaborations and networks.

What elements are required in section 2 (Excellence of the Research Project)?

Explain the background and state of the art, the research gap and relevance, study design (for specified research areas in Call 2), research aims and questions/hypotheses, theoretical framework, originality/novelty, adherence to open science principles, and strategic alignment with the programme and supporting research groups.

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