As an individual, can I apply for an ICT R&D grant?
No, grants are not given to unaffiliated individuals or teams of unaffiliated individuals. Applications will only be accepted from organisations located in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region or from a consortium of organisations from any part of the world where there are one or more "lead" members from the region. Organisations applying must be government bodies or legally registered entities.

Who selects the successful project applications?
Applications are considered by the ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee, a diverse group of individuals with experience in development research, regional problems, networking applications, policy and technology, and R&D methodologies.

How much funding can I receive for my project?
There are two types of grant available. Each small grant can receive up to $9,000 USD, while each project grant is given up to a maximum budget of $30,000 USD.

Are joint projects allowed?
Yes, team projects and co-funding with other agencies or organisations are encouraged.

When do I find out if my application is successful?
The ICT R&D Grants Programme Committee meets twice per year to review proposals. Notification is normally given 3 to 4 weeks after review. Relevant dates are posted on the Pan Asia Networking website, APDIP website and AMIC website.

Where can I find out about previous applications that have been successful?
Details of current and past ICT R&D Grants Programme projects are made available through the "Grants Awarded" link on the left frame of this page.

Will I own the copyright for the project?
No, copyright for projects will normally reside with the Programme and the researchers and other funding agencies in the case of co-funded projects.

Contact person for the ICT R&D Grants Programme at APDIP

Phet Sayo
Programme Specialist, Building Capacities and Partnerships
Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme
Tel: +603 2091-5172
Fax: 603 2093-9740
phet@apdip.net