Though in exceptional circumstances this may not be the case, such where the bidder is able to demonstrate undertaking a recent review of the relevant research literature. In the interest of encouraging good quality proposals we are not being overly prescriptive about the specific areas we wish to be reviewed. The above list is not intended to be comprehensive. You may wish to draw our attention to other areas that we have overlooked. Proposals related to the four key areas identified in the SBS Research Strategy are particularly welcome.
Projects are more likely to be approved if they interest SBS policy and operation teams.
However, funding for research is not limited to current areas of SBS intervention. We are also interested in all research that can help the SBS develop its future role and identify issues that are not currently being addressed. We encourage collaborative bidding between Institutions where this clearly demonstrates a higher level of capacity and added value. There will be 3 times in the coming financial year to submit proposals. Cut-off dates will be the end of April, July and November 2001.