UiB idé: Application form

Information stated in the application will be treated confidentially as far as Norwegian law allows. The project title and summary must nevertheless be written in such a way that it can be published.
The UiB idé application should not exceed 5 pages including cover page and attachments. Use font Arial min. 11. This template should be used for the application. 
Project title (5-10 words)	
Provide a short and descriptive title for your application. 
	
Summary (max 200 words)	
Provide a brief summary of the project with emphasis on the purpose, the most critical challenges, and the potential for application of the results.	

	

Applicant: 
Name		
Title/position		
Department + faculty		
Phone number		
E-mail		

Students need to have an academic mentor to support the implemention of the project:
Name		
Title/position		
Department + faculty		
Phone number		
E-mail		
Other active project participants (scientist, inventor, students, external, etc)
Name	Affiliation/ department / company	Function	

			

If you have been in contact with VIS about this idea, write the name of your contact person at VIS: .....................

The idea	
Describe the challenge your project addresses, and your proposed approach / solution to the challenge. How is the idea innovative? What is novel? How creative and ambitious is the idea? How solid and mature is the knowledge base of the idea? How significant is the improvement over existing solutions?	

	
Value proposition	
Describe the value of the innovation for the envisioned end user, and the potential long term societal impact of the innovation, if it is realized. Describe potential applications.	

	
Main project deliverable	
Describe concretely what the successful execution of the UiB idé project will deliver and enable.	

	
Follow-up plans	
Assuming a successful completion of your UiB idé project, describe the next steps after project end. Outline possible follow-up plans and future collaborations that will be needed to achieve the intended project impact. How will the project results be further developed and eventually be made available to the intended end users? How will you ensure that the realization of the innovation is feasible in the long-term perspective, after end of the UiB idé project period?	

	
Project group	
Describe the composition and competencies of the project group (applicant, research group where the project is anchored, potential external collaborators and advisors; complementarity and innovation competence within the group). To which extent does the project have access to resources and expertise that are needed to implement the project? Are there plans to involve relevant external stakeholders (partners, customers, investors, mentors, societal engagement, etc)?	

	
Project plan	
Describe goals, milestones, activities, risks and risk mitigation plans, etc. How likely will the suggested goals be achieved if the project plan is executed? Are budget and financing plan realistic and cost-effective? Do they reflect project plan and resource needs?	

	
Cost plan	
The cost plan for the project is summarized in the different categories listed below. The plan must show the total cost of implementing the project, not just the expense sought to be covered by UiB Ide. All amounts are in NOK 1,000. Specify below the table how the budget is to be used.	
Cost item	
Cost (1000 NOK)	
Brief description	

Salary	

Consultancy services	

Equipment and materials	

Rent of workspace	

Other costs

	

TOTAL	

Please describe if you have other funding sources in addition to UiB idé: 
	
Ethics and sustainability	
Issues related to ethics in research and societal contexts should be described where relevant. For projects of comparable quality, a prioritization will be made based on the project’s impact on sustainability and environment (cf. UN Sustainable Development Goals).	

	
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)		
Describe the research background that led to the idea. Describe who has so far contributed to the development of the idea (funding, personnel, use of facilities, materials or other resources). Clarify the ownership of the technology / concept / solution. Are there other patents or documentation that resemble the invention?	

	
Approval by the Head of Department	

By checking the box and submitting the application, the applicant confirms that the head of department and academic mentor (for student projects) have been informed and approved the application in writing. The applicant also confirms that he or she is an employee or student at UiB during the project period.
Department:                                                     Name of Head of Department: