Shared Island Application Form Teaching and Learning – “How we teach: acknowledging, understanding and learning with others and from others on a shared island. Project Title and Acronym: * Number of Partners (2-20) * Please provide details of the individual and institution who will assume the role of Administrative lead or Lead Partner for the project. Insert Details of Lead Partner 1st Partner Name * Department * Institution * Address (including postcode) * Phone Number * Fax Email Address * Signatory (Head of School/Dept) * Head of Finance * 2nd Partner Name * Department * Institution * Address (including postcode) * Phone Number * Website Email Address * Details of all Partners Include details of all other partners. Name * Department * Institution * Address (including postcode) * Phone Number * Fax Email Address * Add Additional Partner Remove Additional Partner What are the aims of the project ? What are the aims of the project ? * (no more than 500 words) PROMPTS: What are the research questions? What area(s) of education does the project relate to? How is this project important in terms of its contribution to its field (empirical/theoretical/practical)? How does it build on what is already known? How does the research focus on policy, practice, research or a combination of all three? Include details of the researchers’ relevant experience in research and project management over the past five years. * (no more than 200 words) What activities will fulfil the project aims? What activities will fulfil the project aims? * (no more than 500 words) PROMPTS: What methods will inform your fieldwork? Who will be the participants? What types of analysis are proposed? What ethical issues are associated with the project and how are they addressed? * (no more than 250 words) How does the project meet the objectives of the Shared Island SCoTENS research initiative? In answering this section, applicants should make reference to the specific objectives and parameters on Teaching and Learning outlined in the call document. Key objectives of the Irish Government’s Shared Island initiative are: To work with all communities and traditions on the island to build consensus around a shared future, underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement; To support a comprehensive programme of research and foster constructive and inclusive dialogue, engaging all communities and traditions, on a shared island; To work in partnership with the Northern Ireland Executive, through the North South Ministerial Council, and with the British Government to address shared strategic challenges for the island; and, To enable delivery of all-island infrastructure commitments and new investment and development opportunities, supported by the Shared Island Fund; The key objectives for this SCoTENS research are: To explore and harness the potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance understanding across communities through education. To support action-oriented research to support pedagogical practice and development in curriculum delivery. To inform professional and policy development considerations on a shared island basis in these areas. Applicants should make reference to the specific objectives and parameters on Teaching and Learning outlined in the call document. How does the project meet the objectives of the Shared Island SCoTENS research initiative? * What will be the benefits of the project for teacher education and mutual understanding on the island of Ireland? * Are you aware of any similar projects to the one proposed? * Yes No What are the expected outcomes of the project ? What are the expected outcomes of the project ? * PROMPTS: How will the outcomes be measured? How will the outcomes be disseminated? Are the outcomes likely to be considered appropriate by their users? How does the educational expert/contributor/partner from outside Ireland and Northern Ireland (if applicable) contribute to the project? How does the educational expert/contributor/partner from outside Ireland and Northern Ireland (if applicable) contribute to the project? * 300 words Who are the intended beneficiaries? What will they gain from the project? (There may be more than one group.) Who are the intended beneficiaries? What will they gain from the project? * PROMPTS: What potential benefits will you / your institutions gain from the project? What potential benefits will policymakers gain from the project? Who will benefit in terms of capacity-building? (There may be more than one group.) When will the project begin? * When will the project end? * When will each of the activities take place? (You may wish to upload a Gantt chart below but this is not essential) * Upload a Gantt chart Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 67.11MB Project Costs Please upload a detailed breakdown of the expenditure you expect to incur using the template provided Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 67.11MB How will you ensure the use of the funding is cost effective and that the project provides value for money? * Have you received funding from other sources for this project? * Yes No Please provide details * (of both financial and ‘in kind’ funding) Verification Please provide details of the individual and partner institution/organisation that will be responsible for the finances associated with the project: Name * Institution * Role / Position * Email Address * IN ORDER TO VERIFY THAT THIS APPLICATION HAS THE SUPPORT OF ALL THE PARTICIPATING PARTNER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS, A LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM ALL PARTNERS’ INSTITUTIONS MUST BE SIGNED BY THE RESPECTIVE HEAD OF SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT/EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION. THIS MUST INCLUDE A LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM ANY PARTNER INSTITUTION OUTSIDE NORTHERN IRELAND OR IRELAND (WHERE APPROPRIATE). Head of Department/School Approval Letters * Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 67.11MB Please attach letters signed by EACH PARTNER’S Head of Department/School or equivalent supporting this application. This must include a letter of approval from any partner institution outside Northern Ireland or Ireland (where appropriate). Partner 1 Verification If the application is successful, the individual/s named here will be required to agree the Letter of Offer prior to any payment being made. Name * Position * Institution * If you are human, leave this field blank. Download templatefor costing / budget Click here > Fill in ourapplication form Click here >