1. eduLab Call 19RFP Version Jul 2017
Welcome & introduce self.

2. About eduLab
eduLab is a key programme for teachers, researchers, and MOE HQ officers to develop ICT innovations for learning that can potentially be adopted or adapted by different schools across the system. eduLab began as an MOE-NIE initiative supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in From 2016 onwards, new eduLab projects are funded by MOE and administered by the Office of Education Research (OER), NIE.
Our primary target group is ground up innovation by educators in the primary, secondary and JC levels (MOE funded schools). IHL comes in to compliment the program as we believe there is innovations from IHLs that are already being used or piloted in schools (PoC). Innovations that tie in with the curriculum and we are interested in bringing these innovations to the next level (eg. Easy adoption, scability in a sustainable manner)

3. eduLab projects
An eduLab project must involve 2 or more partner schools (primary, secondary or JC level). Projects should start in Q1 of 2018 and be completed within a 2 – 3 years’ timeframe. It must feature an ICT-Based innovation which supports teaching and learning practices in the classroom and beyond with a view towards wide adoption in a sustainable manner as an end goal. Teachers involved in the project should play a key role in co-developing and testing the innovation, co-designing lesson packages and carrying out school-based research activities. The ideas for an eduLab project must involve one or more curricular subjects at the Primary, Secondary or Junior College levels.

4. Project Categorization by Tier
Projects are categorized into three different Tiers according to the funding level.
Project Categorization by Tier
Tier
Amount 1A
< $50K 1B
≥$50K but <$100K 2
≥$100K but <$250K 3
> $250K

5. eduLab Grant Call Schedule
Date
Purpose
Monday, 31 July 2017
Opening of Grant Call: OER’s 19th Request for  Proposals
Tuesday , 15 August 2017
Briefing Session
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
Submission of Expression of Interest to OER
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Feedback Session (for shortlisted applicants only)
Monday, 2 October 2017
Closing of Grant Call: Submission of Full Proposal  (softcopy) to OER
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Submission of Full Proposal (hardcopy) to OER
November 2017 (TBC)
Presentation to eduLab Evaluation Panel (for selected Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants only)
Wednesday & Thursday
17 & 18 January 2018
Presentation to NIE Education Research Committee (for selected Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants only)
Monday, 26 February 2018
Presentation to MOE ERC (for selected Tier 3 applicants only)
Feedback session is where shortlisted applicants will be asked to present to eduLab PMO (10-15 min presentation and 10 min Q&A). During the process, the panel would give suggestions (e.g. scale down project budget, revise implementation schedule, revise the scope) for PIs’ consideration.
After all PIs have presented, there will be a closed door session for the panel to select the projects that they would like to support. Applicants who have successfully obtained support from the Academies/Language Centres will be notified by RSU after the session and may proceed to write the full proposal for submission. These proposals will go through the full OER review process.

6. Expression of interest
Applicants are to download the Expression of Interest form here and completed form to by 22 Aug.
An eduLab project must involve 2 or more partner schools (primary, secondary or JC level). Projects should start in Q1 of 2018 and be completed within a 2 – 3 years’ timeframe. It must feature an ICT-Based innovation which supports teaching and learning practices in the classroom and beyond with a view towards wide adoption in a sustainable manner as an end goal. Teachers involved in the project should play a key role in co-developing and testing the innovation, co-designing lesson packages and carrying out school-based research activities. The ideas for an eduLab project must involve one or more curricular subjects at the Primary, Secondary or Junior College levels.
Once the expression of interest has been indicated, applicants may approach OER’s Research Support Unit (RSU) at for advice on budget matters.
No purchase of equipment 6 months towards original end date.
Approval to be sought for:
Variations to headcount and job title
New equipment not in original budget
No virement of fund into overseas travel
Variations are strongly discouraged and is now more restrictive

7. FAQ
Can teams submit full proposal if they missed the deadline for Expression of Interest – Yes
When is the next call – Apr/May of 2018

8. Items to think about Classroom Implementation
Will it be easy to adopt?
Sustainability
Your research questions
Do you have any Proof Of Concept?
How do you measure your PoC/effectiveness of your innovation?
What are your deliverables?
Classroom implementation – help from Co-Pis (teachers or researchers who are experience in such areas
3. Sustainability – will the practice continue after end of project, is it expensive to continue the practice
Deliverables – lessons learnt – RQs + what is left behind at the end of project.

9. Feedback Session
The Feedback Session for eduLab Call is meant for the Programme Management Office (PMO) to further clarify on scope of proposed innovation and give recommendations if necessary based on information given in “Expression of Interest”. Not all projects will be invited to meet with the PMO. Projects will be advised to proceed with full proposal submission if meeting is not required.

10. Budget Consultation
The Research Support Unit (RSU) will be organizing individual budget consultation sessions for potential grant applicants from 15 Aug to 28 Sep Applicants will be able to clarify budgeting guidelines and seek advice on budgetary matters during these sessions. Applicants may prepare the draft Proposal and Budget using the forms found at the end of this page and bring them along to the sessions. Please book an appointment on the edulab webpage.

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19. Contact Us
Contact Person: George Tho DID: