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Grant application process

Stage 1

The Principal Investigator (PI) downloads the costing questionnaire, completes and emails the appropriate contact points in the JRMO.  More information and download questionnaire >>

Stage 2

The JRMO prepares the costing based on the costing questionnaire. Discusses any issue with the PI (if applicable) and returns the costing quotation.

Stage 3

The PI completes the grant application incorporating the agreed costing. The internal authorisation form (download below) is completed, attached and authorised by Head of Department.

Download Internal authorisation form for grant and contract applications.

Stage 4

The JRMO reviews and approves completed grant application and internal authorisation form to ensure that the form has been completed correctly and all necessary signatures are in place.

Stage 5

The JRMO obtains copy of grant application and inputs it as a bid on to financial database (Agresso).

Stage 6

The PI submits completed grant application form to sponsor.

Stage 7

The PI informs the Joint R&D Office the decision from sponsor, if rejected then the PI redrafts or resubmits. The PI informs the JRMO either way for their internal records.

Stage 8

The JRMO keeps copies of applications stored for an 8 month period.

Stage 9

If the application is successful, the JRMO will announce the project and initiate project start up procedures. More information >>