The Competition Process

The Research Challenge Fund competition had two stages - outline and full proposals.

It was organised as a competition with a panel of external judges deciding on the merits of each proposal.

The three winners were selected from ten proposals submitted by finalists to the competition. 

Key dates in the process were:

  • Closing date for receipt of outline proposals - Friday 28th June 2002.
  • Announcement of projects progressing to next stage - Wednesday 14th August 2002.
  • Closing date for receipt of full proposals - Friday 27th September 2002.
  • Announcement of winners - Wednesday 27th November 2002. 
For more information about the two phases please follow the links below.
Key links