Call for Research Proposals

THE-ICE RGS 2024 Call for Research Proposals is Closed

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THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS)

The purpose of THE-ICE RGS is to facilitate and promote research by member institutions, supporting THE-ICE objective to enhance the quality of higher education in tourism, hospitality, events and culinary arts (TH&E). Research topics that may be supported by the RGS include, but are not limited to, the following;

Assuring and enhancing quality in TH&E educational institutions.
Enhancing teaching and learning in TH&E education.
Enhancing the process of and benefits from the accreditation in TH&E educational institutions.
Evaluating and benchmarking performance in TH&E educational institutions.

THE-ICE RGS is designed to:

Encourage and support research within THE-ICE member institutions.
Stimulate interaction between THE-ICE members, with preference being given to applications involving multiple collaborating partners.
Generate research outcomes that support the objectives of THE-ICE and provide tangible benefits to THE-ICE member institutions.
Generate research-based content for THE-ICE annual signature event, the International Panel of Experts (IPoE) Forum.

Each year THE-ICE will fund up to two (2) research proposals to the value of AU$3,500 each. Payment of THE-ICE Research Grant is subject to:

Adherence to key submission dates.
Submission of the final extended abstract according to the frame of reference.
Presentation of the accepted research findings at the relevant IPoE Forum.

Guidelines for Applicants

Applications are welcomed from teams from two (2) or more accredited members of THE-ICE. From 2024, teams must include representatives from at least two (2) member institutions of THE-ICE in order to be eligible for funding. Research Proposals should also:

Propose an original course of research that contributes to the field of tourism and hospitality education.
Follow an empirical approach, with the potential to produce robust, reliable and actionable results.
Be original work and unpublished (in full) elsewhere.

For further guidance, please refer to the Research Proposal Template and THE-ICE RGS Frame of Reference.

Evaluation of Research Proposals

Research proposals submitted before the deadline, and adherent to the THE-ICE RGS Frame of Reference, will be reviewed by the RGS Review Committee and evaluated based on;

Importance and relevance of the research to the objectives of THE-ICE and to quality in TH&E higher education.
Potential to make an original contribution to the existing body of knowledge of TH&E education, and implications for development of best practice.
Potential to facilitate cooperation between two (2) or more member institutions of THE-ICE.
Soundness of theoretical framework and consistency of methodology and research design.
Feasibility of proposed objectives, timelines/deadlines, and budget.
Adherence to the Research Proposal Template.

Key Dates

Research proposals are to be submitted to elise@the-ice.org by the following deadlines:

Proposals must be submitted by Thursday 14th March 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 22nd March 2024.
Final extended abstract (1500 words) must be submitted no later than Friday 25th October 2024.
Research findings will be presented at THE-ICE IPoE Forum 7th to 9th November 2024.

Contact

All enquiries regarding the submission of research proposals should be directed to Ms Elise Lawrence, Operations Manager of THE-ICE, at elise@the-ice.org.

Please Note:

Any publication or presentation of results of the research must be approved by THE-ICE in advance to ensure that confidential information is not inadvertently divulged. THE-ICE will not unreasonably withhold or delay approval. A review of the final report will be conducted within 14 days of submission. THE-ICE reserves the right to refuse dissemination of research grant funding if the researcher/s do not adhere to the approved research proposal.