Application form of the research funding call 3 of the German Sport University (GSU) Information on the use of artificial intelligence in the form of generative models for text and image creation in the application: The use of generative models is permitted, but must be disclosed and cited in a scientifically appropriate manner. The use must be in line with good scientific practice and applicants should disclose whether and to what extent they have used generative models for their research and in the context of the application. The responsibility for maintaining scientific integrity remains with the researchers themselves. In addition, legal aspects, such as copyright, must be taken into account when using generative AI in the context of an application. Generative AI should be seen as an aid and not as a substitute for the researcher's own scientific expertise. The final responsibility for the content and quality of the application lies with the applicant Requested Layout: margin: 2,5 cm, font: Arial, 11p, 1,15 line spacing 1. General information 1.1 Call No. 1.2 Title of the project 1.3 [bookmark: _Hlk189145582]Keywords on the project topic in addition to the project title (please list 3-5 keywords) 1.4 Name of applicant 1.5 Institute/Department 1.6 Contact 1.7 Official position and (in case of a limited contract) contract duration 1.8 Information on overlaps with other project applications and/or projects 1.8.1 This project proposal has also been submitted to another organisation/funding line □ yes (funding organization: ______________, submission date: _________) □ no 1.8.2 This project overlaps with another (HIFF-) project (e.g. same subject pool, same data, same research design, related sub-studies, etc.) □ yes Explanation: □ no Additional for cooperations GSU-internal, cooperative equipment use, international, or national): 1.9 [bookmark: _Hlk189145731]Introduction of the cooperation partner 2. Information about the research project – max. 7 pages (in the case of cooperation with the Medical Faculty of the University of Cologne, max. two additional pages on the cooperation project, see 2.11) 2.1 Abstract (1/2 page) 2.2 Project description (refers to the project idea for the funding proposal); the order of 2.2.1-2.2.5 can be changed in the application) 2.2.1 Background, problem statement 2.2.2 Current state of research and/or theoretical approach 2.2.3 Research question(s) and objective(s) of the research, or validation or transfer 2.2.4 [bookmark: _Hlk189145930][bookmark: _Hlk189145964]Work programme (methods & models, e.g. data collection instrument, data collection, sample size calculation and data analysis, collaborations, etc.) 2.2.5 Relevance for sport science (e.g. theoretical, applied, basic research relevance etc.) 2.2.6 For Transfer-oriented funding: description of relevance of innovation potential (impact) and the targeted groups that will benefit from the societal impact of the subsequent application 2.3 Description of activities necessary for the preparation of the application for third-party funding (e.g. pilot studies, feasibility studies, business plan etc.) 2.4 Data handling (e.g. provision of raw data, possibilities for subsequent use by other researchers/public, publication in freely accessible or restricted repositories) 2.5 Handling of current or future Intellectual Property rights 2.6 Significance of gender and diversity in the planned research project (please refer to the information provided by the DFG: https://www.dfg.de/en/basics-topics/developments-within-the-research-system/diversity-dimensions and the DFG checklist at: https://www.dfg.de/resource/blob/334064/checkliste-en.pdf 2.7 If applying for the internationalisation module: Presentation of the added value of the internationalization activity for the project, specification of the activities with the cooperation partners, integration into the work program 2.8 If applying for the Open Access publication module, the respective publication venue needs to be stated (please note the requirements) 2.9 Information about the competitive funding organisation including deadlines, calls etc. 2.10 Time and Cost Planning 2.10.1 Timetable (refers to the activities indicated under 2.3 and application writing) 2.10.2 Cost schedule incl. justification[footnoteRef:1] (if applicable, with explicit indication of the requested costs for the modules internationalisation and open access) [1: An overview of the remuneration of research assistants and the costs to be applied for this can be found on the intranet (please use amount from the column "Institutional load https://intranet.dshs-koeln.de/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=63405&token=1823d78526352c9374efca9bde4eb5d9b4b52dc7 (Starting April 1, 2027, see here). Information about calculation of congress travel costs: Please refer to the Foreign Expenses Reimbursement Regulation for information on calculating daily allowances and accommodation costs abroad. See: https://recht.nrw.de/lmi/owa/br_text_anzeigen?v_id=4320100108100336223.] Template cost schedule (incl. examples) Description Explanation In-house contribution Amount requested Material e.g. Ergometer Exercise Bike x e.g. Participants e.g. 80 participants à 20€ (2 hours à 10€) 1.600,00 € Staff e.g. WMA e.g. 12 months with 10% (increase) 8.460,00 € e.g. WMA e.g. 6 months with 8h/week 2.817,48 € Travel costs Total amount e.g. 12.877,48 € x = Is already available and can be used within the scope of the study. 2.11 Information on cooperation projects with the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne For applications submitted within the framework of cooperative funding with the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne (MF-UzK), the concrete benefits and strategic importance of the planned cooperation for the research project must be presented on a maximum of two pages (which should be added to the 7 pages for the research project). To this end, the cooperation partners should be introduced, including their names, institutions, professional expertise and previous relevant experience. The structure of the collaboration should be outlined, explaining the planned distribution of tasks and, if applicable, a timetable for joint activities. The added value of the cooperation should be particularly emphasized by highlighting the complementary skills and resources of the partners and expected synergy effects. It is also important to explain how the cooperation will contribute to the success of the project, for example by supporting the project objectives or the expected improvement in the quality of results. Finally, the long-term prospects of the collaboration can be outlined, including the potential for further cooperation, opportunities for knowledge and technology transfer and the contribution to networking in the scientific community. 3. Further information 3.1 Description of relevance of the project for the own scientific career (research perspective) 3.2 Preliminary achievements (content wise and/or structurally provided) 3.3 Proof of additional contributions to the project (e.g. additional personal resources with job status and contract duration; material resources) 4. Attachments 4.1 [bookmark: _Hlk189146742]Reference list (for all sources, please add e.g. DOI, ISBN, publisher URL, etc.) 4.2 Curriculum vitae (table format, incl. prizes, awards and previously raised third-party funds) 4.3 List of publications (including the top 3 publications and PDF of these three publications) 4.4 Copy of the most recent university certificate/PhD certificate 4.5 Completed and signed form “Confirmation of Institution and Supervision” 4.6 Completed and signed form „Datenschutz und Verpflichtungen“ (privacy and declarations) Additional for cooperations 4.7 Letter of intent of the GSU-internal, national or international partner 4.8 In case of cooperative equipment use: Confirmation form