Proposals must be submitted through the online application form.
Proposals should provide concrete and detailed information about the
proposed project so that it can be properly assessed by the Selection
Committee. Please read carefully the proposed structure for grant proposals.
The Secretariat recomends that when planning your application read
carefully the application guide and a short list of tips for a successful submission.
If you have questions about your application, feel free to contact the
Secretariat at any time. You might find the answer to some of your
questions at the FAQ section of this site.
If
you have problems accessing the online application form or other
information please contact the Secretariat at info @ isif . asia. All
required information must be included with the application. No
additional information received by other means will be examined by the
Selection Committee.
Required information includes:
- Contact details
- A full project proposal and budget
- An
electronic copy of the document or certificate of incorporation of the
organisation (if the applicant is not a government body)
- Annexes,
for example the Curriculum Vitae from the members of the team deploying
the project, and any other information that supports the proposal
When
you submit your proposal your nominated email contacts will receive a
confirmation message . If you do not receive a confirmation message
please contact the Secretariat at info @ isif . asia before attempting
to submit your proposal again.
The Secretariat will contact you if any clarification is needed.
The maximum budget to be funded by this program is
US$30,000.
Project proposals exceeding that amount must specify where the
additional funds will be obtained. The Steering Committee can request
applicants to modify their budgets to fund nominated specific
activities. The Steering Committee may decide to partially fund a
proposal.
The following expense categories are eligible for funding:
- Capital expenses
- Salaries
- Professional fees
- Research travel
- Support
Administrative
overheads are generally not funded, but in exceptional circumstances
may be funded as a maximum of 10% of the total budget. Please provide
detailed justification if you will include funds for administrative
overhead into your proposal.
The project proposal work plan must not exceed 12 months. All proposals must be submitted in their entirety before
1 September 2008.
No additional information can be filed after that date.