Dear APSR Assembly members,
You are cordially invited to apply for a grant to conduct an APSR Multi-Society Research Project.
Each year, only one Project will be selected for the grant.
To apply, download the application form at APSR_Multi-Society_Research_Project_Application.docx, complete and send it to research@apsr.org
Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
Purpose
To promote the research activities of APSR assemblies
Eligibilities
The Project team must be all APSR assembly members from two or more en bloc societies and from two or more countries/regions in the Asia-Pacific region, and there must be at least four members in the team.
Project duration
Two years
Requirements
One interim report required, plus a final report of the results within 12 months of the project’s completion.
Research team size
At least four APSR assembly members from two or more en bloc societies and from two or more countries/regions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Funds available
US$50,000 per year maximum (US$100,000 maximum for the 2-year project)
Scoring Criteria
- The following weighting will be used to evaluate the application.
- Purpose of the research (10%)
- Background and necessity of the research (20%)
(Aligning to WHO urgent health challenges will be considered.) - Methodology of the research (30%)
- Novelty of the research (20%)
- Ability to perform the research (20%)
(Track record of the team will be assessed.)
All applications which meet criteria will be evaluated by the APSR Research Committee and the most suitable one, if any, will be passed to the APSR Executive Committee for approval.
Timeline
January 2025: Call for Applications
31 May 2025: Application deadline
July 2025: Completion of evaluation and selection by the Research Committee
August 2025: Approval by Executive committee
September 2025: Announcement of the selection
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this email, please feel free to reach out at research@apsr.org
Learn more: https://apsr.org/education-science/research-fund-opportunities/research/