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    The proposal should be at least 10 single-spaced typed pages. Additional information may be attached as an annex. The proposal should include the following sections:

1. COVERING PAGE AND ABSTRACT
   1. title of the project;
   2. name and address of the project leader and institution;
   3. date of submission; and
   4. abstract - a single paragraph summary of the proposal;
2. RESEARCH PROBLEM
   This section should provide a clear description of the problem to be investigated, and the questions that will guide the research process. It should include information on:
   1. the scientific and policy relevance of the problem to be investigated;
   2. an overview of the literature related to this problem; and
   3. a statement as to how the research project will contribute to the solution of the problems identified;
3. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
   1. General Objectives - the overall aims of the research project; and
   2. Specific Objectives - the elements of the research which are directly addressable by the methodology;
4. RESEARCH METHODS
   This section should be 2-3 pages long and describe in detail the research design and procedures to be followed to achieve each research objective.
   The following information should be included:
   1. the hypotheses to be tested or research questions to be answered;
   2. the variables or factors to be measured or otherwise addressed by the research;
   3. where applicable, a description of the population and samples to be used in data gathering, including explanations of sampling or selection procedures;
   4. the methods to be applied in collecting primary and secondary information, indicating instruments to be used, and sources of information. If draft questionnaires are available, those should be attached;
   5. if economic valuation methods are used, an indication of any relevant biases in these methods, and the means by which these biases would be overcome in this project; and
   6. the procedures and techniques for processing and analysis of information.
   Where applicable, due attention should be given to gender as a variable in the research design (e.g. disaggregation of data by gender; assessment of the differential impact of practices or policies, and so on).

   Authors should also ensure that the research procedures proposed conform to acceptable ethical standards.  For information on ethical considerations, refer to two documents posted at EEPSEA's website: 

   Ethical consideration for research (general)

   Ethical considerations for stated preference studies

5. EXPECTED RESULTS AND DISSEMINATION
   These should be specified and could include:
   1. the solution of specific problems upon which the research has focused;
   2. new knowledge in the scientific area under inquiry;
   3. policy formulation and/or implementation; and
   4. methodological development in the field of inquiry.
   This section should also describe the ways in which the project's findings will be disseminated. These could include seminars, and publications;
6. INSTITUTION AND PERSONNEL
   This section should describe:
   1. the prior experience and training of the researcher or research team, including curriculum vitae;
   2. the role and responsibilities of each member of the research team; and
   3. where applicable, information on the implementing institution(s);
7. TIMETABLE
   This section should include a schedule of activities for the duration of the project. Normally, EEPSEA grants will be of 12 months duration; and
8. BUDGET
   From CAD20,000 to CAD28,000 depending on the country. The budget should be submitted in local currency, providing the rate of exchange to Canadian dollars at the time the proposal is submitted. "Budget Notes" should be included for any items requiring justification or clarification. The budget should be divided into two parts: (a) direct research costs and (b) remuneration:
   1. Direct Research Costs
      1. Research Expenses - Research expenses encompass services and materials (including reference materials) required to carry out the research. They can include remuneration to research assistants; vehicle hire; consumable goods or non-capital equipment such as photocopier supplies; maintenance of research equipment; computer services; local travel;
      2. Dissemination - This budget category includes the cost of project-related seminars organized by the recipient to disseminate research results. It also includes the costs of publishing, and distributing reports, such as publications, bibliographies, abstracts, databases, etc;
      3. Support Services - Support services should only encompass those administrative costs that are not directly related to research. They can include clerical, accounting or secretarial help, general office expenses, office accommodation, rent and utility charges, equipment less than 1,000 CAD; communication and postage expenses, computer services of an administrative nature, unrelated to data analysis; photocopying and general office costs;
      4. Overheads - EEPSEA is governed by the administrative policies of IDRC. These do not permit the payment of unspecified overhead charges in addition to support services. The budget may include: (1) support services, as described in (iii); or (2) a unspecified overhead, expressed as a percentage of the total budget but not both. In either case, the amount requested should not exceed 13% of the total budget excluding capital equipment; and
      5. Recipient Contribution - The budget should specify the value of any contributions from the recipient institution or other local funding source to the project. This may include salaries and facilities provided to the researchers; and
   2. Remuneration
      In addition to direct research costs (as described above), EEPSEA will consider requests for salary support or honoraria for the principal researcher/s, assuming these are consistent with the policies of the researchers' institution. Given the wide range of circumstances facing researchers, there are no fixed limits for remuneration. This section of the budget proposal should indicate and justify the remuneration requested.

      Final reports that are published in designated journals are also eligible for bonus payments under EEPSEA's Publication Incentive Program.

Authors may wish to consult the EEPSEA document How to Design a Research Project in Environmental Economics.

Proposals are reviewed in twice-yearly competitions. The deadlines for these are February 1 and August 1. Proposals should be sent by email attachment to  hfrancisco@idrc.org.sg. The file name for the attachment should include the authors' name and date.

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