Research Announcements
WRC Proposal Submission Cycle 2012
Proposers, who are registered on the WRC Proposal Submission (FMS) system, must use the same user-id and password that they used in the past. First time users will have to register as new users of the FMS system. Please do not confuse the WRC community membership login with the proposal submission (FMS) login as they link to totally different systems. We also recommend that first time users attend a WRC101 workshop to familiarize themselves with the WRC proposal submission system as well as proposal and contract management requirements. These workshops or information sessions will be advertised on the WRC website.
All proposals both Open and Directed, have to be submitted on-line via the web based submission system. The Guidelines for Proposal Preparation and Submission document can be downloaded from the web. This document contains valuable information that will assist in the preparation of proposals and also provides clear pointers regarding the submission process. Proposers are strongly advised to download a copy and familiarize themselves with the requirements for proposal preparation and submission (the web-based submission screens do not include the explanatory details contained in the Guidelines document).
Any concerns relating to the Fund Management System (FMS) can be logged via fms-support@wrc.org.za
Proposers are strongly encouraged to complete their submissions as early as possible to avoid last minute bottlenecks and possible problems due to system overload.
The proposed schedule of dates for both the Open and Directed proposal funding streams is given below. Any changes will be announced on the WRC's website.
Proposal Submission Schedule for 2012 (For funding to commence in 2013)
1. Open Call
Open Call by Special Announcement on the WRC website. This will be accompanied by:
a) A list of thrusts and programmes (research areas) to be addressed; and b) An indication of funds available against each research area.
The system formally opens mid May for proposals to be captured electronically.
Please note: You advised to familiarise yourself with the WRC Standard Contract