International Year of Planet Earth

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) FORM

Explanatory notes

This form is for people who wish to register an interest in applying to the International Year of Planet Earth for funds to pursue either scientific research or outreach activities under the auspices of the Year.  Please note that this form must be accompanied by evidence that the applicant has obtained, or applied to obtain, money from other sources.  International Year of Planet Earth is a matching funds scheme, in both its science and outreach line. Please do not print out this form.  Save it to your computer, fill it in electronically and return attached to an email addressed to: iype.secretariat@ngu.no.  

Science projects

Science projects should demonstrate their congruence with one of the TEN broad science themes set out in the Year’s prospectuses, and by demonstrating societal relevance.

Proposers will improve their chances of funding by demonstrating how their proposal will help answer one or more of the “Key Questions” set out in each prospectus.  You can obtain all prospectuses by download from www.yearofplanetearth.org.

Outreach projects

Before completing this form, proposers of outreach projects should read the outreach Prospectus (#11), entitled Bringing the Earth Sciences to Everyone.

Proposers will improve their chances of funding if they demonstrate that their outreach project helps to convey an understanding of and sympathy towards the scientific issues raised in the science prospectuses.

All proposals will improve their chances by demonstrating that they are inclusive, multidisciplinary, and international.

This form must be submitted electronically. You may expand the space provided below. Please use as much space as you need, but consider that it is only an Expression of Interest. When completed, the form should not be longer than 2-3 pages. CVs and appendices should not be included.

Form for the Expression of Interest
(Please fill in electronically, expanding as required)

This form is for people who wish to register an interest in applying to the International Year of Planet Earth for funds to pursue either scientific research or outreach activities under the auspices of the Year.  Please note that this form must be accompanied by evidence that the applicant has obtained, or applied to obtain, money from other sources.  International Year of Planet Earth is a matching funds scheme, in both its science and outreach line. Please do not print out this form.  Save it to your computer, fill it in electronically and return attached to an email addressed to: iype.secretariat@ngu.no.  

Important note: Before completing your submission of an Expression of Interest, applicants should check on the IYPE website to confirm whether or not their countries have established a National Committee for the International Year of Planet Earth. In cases where this is so, all applicants listed in the EoI must inform their National Committees of their intention to submit an Expression of Interest form.

Project Title:

Science Line
Outreach Line
(Please strike through that which does not apply)

Short title and/or Acronym (optional): 

Brief description of Project (maximum half a page) 

Date of Submission:

Leader or Leaders (name, mailing address, email and/or fax; list up to 4 key project members with addresses):

Planned International Participation (indicate firm commitments in bold italics):

Duration (start date and term):

Major Objectives (specify annual targets, if appropriate):

Methods/Approach:

Planned Results:

Please indicate the wider societal benefit of your research

Please indicate the target audience of your outreach activity (if applicable) and explain the need

Planned Workshops (meetings/ field, date and venue if known):

Proposed Publications (scientific, technical report, guidebook, book):

Other Products (e.g. database, instrument, policy document, etc.):

Involvement of other bodies (list entities and nature of involvement):

Plans for Including Scientists from Developing Countries and/or Young Scientists in Project and Leadership:

PROPOSED BUDGET (in € or $ (US)):

Travel:

Workshops/ Meetings:

Administrative Costs (must be less than 10% of total allocation):

Other Costs (specify):

TOTAL: €/$

Sum sought from International Year:

Sum requested, pledged or obtained from other sources:

Date:

Your coordinates:

Name
Postal address
Email
Telephone
Fax
Web