k) Costings
Please provide a breakdown of your estimated costs within the three areas (project planning and development costs, travel and subsistence and limited consumables). Please note that all costs must be supported by evidence of payment (itemised receipts, invoices etc.) upon completion of the project and only costs which are supported by correct eligible documentation will be reimbursed.
Applicants should prepare accurate costings for the proposed research expenses. Funding is offered competitively, and proposals on the margin for award may have a greater chance of success if they are accurately and modestly costed. Costs should be clearly itemised and justified in terms of research.
If the RIA is being asked to support only a proportion of the total costs, please list all the expenses connected with the research as assessors will gauge the costs with reference to the scale of the whole project. Please indicate which costs are being sought from the Academy.
Please read guidelines re. costs and reimbursement carefully to ensure only eligible and itemised, receipted costs are included.
Points to note:
In assessing value for money, the assessment panel will consider the intended outcome relative to the amount requested. However, it is appreciated that some modes of researcg are more expensive than others and proposals will not be discriminated against on these grounds.
i) Project planning and development costs