The aim of this stream is to develop research capacity in applicants who may have little research experience, by including a mentoring process to assist in developing a research idea into a fully formed research study.
This stream involves a 2-stage process. Applicant completes Stream 2A application form for a 3 month mentoring process (Application 2A). Following the 3 month mentoring process, the applicant is expected to submit the research proposal they’ve developed (Application 2B) in order to carry out their research study. It is not possible to do part 2A only.
Qualification Level: Professional or Associate Member DTAA or equivalent
Area of Inquiry: DMT* or Therapeutic Dance/Dance for Wellbeing
*In the case of a study into DMT conducted by an Associate Member (or equivalent), the grant recipient may need to have a professional member facilitate the program sessions.
Project Level: Applicant to nominate an idea they would like to enquire into as a pilot study or as an evaluation of practice, which requires mentoring to fully develop the project methodology etc.
Funds Allocation:
Maximum of $3000 – project. These funds are allocated to support the research project and do not normally cover the researcher’s facilitation fees. Typical expenses include room hire, equipment hire, printed texts, art materials, music, and specialised props.
Maximum of $1000 – for a research mentor, in order to prepare a fully developed research proposal.
Maximum of $1000 – project supervision (or facilitation)
