Defence Innovative Research Programme 2012
Funds innovative science and technology research in areas relevant to defence and security.
Open to NUS, NTU, SUTD and any local research institutes or commercial company operating from Singapore. Researchers of DSO National Laboratories, Temasek Labs at NUS & NTU and ST Engineering are not eligible to apply. Research work under the project shall be carried out in Singapore.
Award is based on the innovative merits of the Applicant's research and its potential impact on the defence and security of Singapore.
- Funding: The Award may be used to fund research manpower, consumables, equipment, and travel expenses related to the project.
- Duration: The maximum duration for each project is four (4) years, with mutually agreed intermediate milestones for deliverables.
- Project Agreement / Research Contracts: Successful Applicants (called Principal Investigators or PIs) would be required to sign with MINDEF (DRTech) a Research Contract or a Project Agreement (PA) as applicable either through their respective University or organisation. The PIs must initiate the project within three (3) months of signing of the PA or Research Contract. Failing to do so may result in the award being rescinded.
- Payment: Payment will be made in accordance to the agreed milestones stipulated in the PA or Research Contract and the amount should commensurate with expenses.
- Any funds that remain unspent at the end of the Award must be returned to MINDEF, together with a final statement of account.
- Existing University/Organisation policy on recruitment, procurement and project finances are to be adopted accordingly.
- [Applicable to Applicants from NUS or NTU only] In addition, all terms and conditions governing the award will be in accordance with the Master Agreement signed between NUS and DSTA dated 7 Feb 2001 or between NTU and DSTA dated 26 Jun 2007, whichever is applicable.
- Reporting: The PIs are expected to submit a progress report (using a DIRP Report template) at mutually-agreed six-monthly intervals or milestones upon commencement of the project. This report should document the progress made in the last six (6) months or from the previous milestone and should include: achievements, deviations from plans (if any) and plans for the next six (6) months or towards the next milestone. These progress reports are to be submitted to the DRTech Programme/Project Manager overseeing the project.
- Mid-term review: A mid-term review will be conducted between the PI and DRTech Programme/Project Manager to determine the continuation of the project. DRTech will have final decision on any discontinuation of the project.
- Final report: The PIs are also required to provide a final report at the end of the project, giving details of the research outcomes, comparisons of these against the initial objectives, as well as details on how the approved funding was utilised. The final reports are to be submitted to the DRTech Programme/Project Manager overseeing the project. A softcopy of the final report (in pdf format) is also to be extended to DRTech MINDEF through the respective University/Organisation Contact Points.
- Changes: The PIs are expected to personally complete the DIRP project. Any change in PI or modification to the Project work scope shall be subject to approval of DRTech Programme/Project Manager overseeing the project. The University/Organisation shall submit its request for change of PI, or modification, with proper justification.
Solicitations for proposals will be announced once every year in month of May.
- Idea Discussion: Prior to any proposal submission, Applicants are encouraged to approach and discuss with relevant DRTech Point of Contact (POC) / PgM to affirm their interest in the Applicants’ ideas first. The list of DRTech POC/PgM and their technology research areas of interest are available here.
- Preliminary Proposal Submission: All Applicants are required to complete and submit, via email, the DIRP preliminary proposal (see below for template) to the relevant contacts as listed below. MINDEF will not accept direct submission from NUS/NTU/SUTD Applicants except those from local companies/other RICs. In turn, the relevant University office contacts will collate and submit all the preliminary proposals to DRTech MINDEF for evaluation.
- Full Detailed Proposal submission: If the DRTech POC/PgM sees potential in the idea based on the submitted preliminary proposal, DRTech local desk will contact (a) via NUS/NTU/SUTD contacts; (b) local company/other RIC directly, to request and notify the Applicant to prepare and submit a signed full DIRP detailed proposal using a full proposal form (see below for template). MINDEF will not accept direct submission from NUS/NTU/SUTD Applicants except those from local companies/other RICs. In turn, the relevant NUS/NTU/SUTD contacts will collate and submit all the full proposals to DRTech MINDEF for evaluation.
Ms Jessie Tan, Assistant Manager
Office of Research and Collaborations, SUTD
Tel: 6303 6685
Fax: 6468 9256
Email: jessietan@sutd.edu.sg
All applications will be considered by a DIRP Selection Panel that will be convened in October 2012. The Selection Panel’s decision is final and no appeal will be entertained. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Preliminary Proposal
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Applicants to submit by 11 June 2012 to the above contact persons
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Full Proposal
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If shortlisted to submit full proposal, Applicants to submit full proposals to the above contact persons by 27 Aug 2012
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DIRP Report template
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For Progress/Final Reporting
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Call Status:
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Open
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Call for proposal
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11 May 2012
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Submission of preliminary proposal by Applicant
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11 June 2012
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Relevant University office contacts to collate and submit all the preliminary proposals to DRTech MINDEF
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15 June 2012
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Notification by DRTech POC to Applicant for full proposal submission
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Mid Jul 2012 to End Jul 2012
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Submission of full proposal by Applicant
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27 Aug 2012
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Relevant University office contacts to collate and submit all the full proposals to DRTech MINDEF
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31 Aug 2012
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Convening of DRTech Selection Panel
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Mid Oct 2012
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Applicants informed of outcome
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Mid November 2012
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