Annex B to
2015DIN07- 055
Dated Mar 15
APPLICATION FOR THE HIGHER DEFENCE STUDIES PROGRAMME - POSTGRADUATE STUDIES – MPHIL/MSTRAT/FELLOWSHIPS AND PHD RESEARCH FUNDED BY DEFENCE
To be sent to D Ed Cap by 30 Sep 15
Part 1a (To be completed by the applicant) – Expand as necessary
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Application for;
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Select from:
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University Masters Degree Course.
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Army Fellowship.
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PhD (Part-Time).
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Personal Details;
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a. Full Name;
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b. Rank;
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c. Service Number;
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d. Regiment or Corps;
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e. Decorations/Post Nominals
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f. Date of Birth.
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g. Regular or Reserve
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h. End of Engagement Date (EED).
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i. Contact Address.
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j. Contact Tel Number;
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k. E-mail addresses.
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Present Appointment;
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Details of Next Appointment
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Educational/Academic Qualifications (including class of degree and university)/ Language Qualifications (if appropriate);
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Professional Memberships;
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Details of any Previous Research Experience;
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Details of any Previous Published Work. eg:
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a. Title and Publication Details (to a maximum of 20 articles);
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b. Previous Dissertation Details;
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Personal Motivation for Proposed Study (not more than 60 words).
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Proposed Dissertation/Study Title (not more than 25 words).
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Does this Proposed Study Contribute to the Army MQL?
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Brief summary of Background Knowledge of Subject Area (not more than 60 words).
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Synopsis: Applicants are to attach a synopsis of not more than 750 words to support their proposed area of study. This should cover the scope and breadth of the study together with a bibliography. No applications will be considered without such a synopsis. It is accepted that MPhil candidates may adjust their thesis title once on the course but the synopsis demonstrates their ability to work at this level.
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Proposed University (and second choice if applicable)
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Rationale for the Selection of that University.
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Part 1b Funding (To be completed by the applicant)
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Applicant’s acknowledgement that: D Ed Cap is responsible for their course tuition costs and up to £1,500 pre-agreed research costs; their Unit is responsible for their college accommodation costs and T&S; and that the individual is responsible for any other costs incurred, including membership of college organisations/memberships, academic gowns, kitchen fees and further accreditation opportunities required by the college.
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Signature:
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Part 1 c Return of Service (to be completed by the applicant)
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A Return of Service (ROS) of 36 months for Masters applies on successful completion of study. There is no ROS for Fellowships. Applicants are to sign Annex E of the Tri-Service 2013DIN01-219 Return of Service as part of the application process. Applicants are to refer to 2013DIN01-219 for the rules on ROS. Should the applicant be selected, D Ed Cap will fwd the completed ROS form to the applicant’s CM. The CM is responsible for keeping a copy of the ROS on the successful applicants Personnel File.
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Part 2a – Academic Reference.
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Personal Details:
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a. Name.
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b. Appointment.
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c. Department.
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d. Contact Address.
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e. E-mail address.
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Reference:
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Personal Details:
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a. Appointment;
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b. Department;
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c. Full Name;
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d. Rank;
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e. Telephone number;
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f. E-mail Address;
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Association with Applicants;
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Justification of Project Value, for the Army;
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The Sponsor is to acknowledge that they will have Reporting Officer responsibilities for the applicant should they be undertaking a HDSP Higher Degree Course.
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Part 2c - To be completed by the Applicant’s First Reporting Officer or Head of Arm or Service.
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Personal Details:
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a. Appointment;
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b. Full Name;
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c. Rank;
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d. Telephone number;
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e. E-mail Address;
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1 RO's Comments (approx 500 words): Please comment on the applicant’s intelligence, motivation, and the likely benefit to the applicant and the Army of undertaking this study.
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Part 2d - To be completed by the Applicant’s Commanding Officer
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Personal Details:
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a. Appointment;
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b. Full Name;
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c. Rank;
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d. Telephone number;
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e. E-mail Address;
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Commanding Officer’s agreement to pay the college accommodation costs and T&S of the HDSP applicant (accommodation approx £1200 per term):
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Part 3 - To be completed by the Applicant’s Career Management Board.
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Personal Details:
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a. Appointment;
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b. Department;
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c. Full Name;
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d. Rank;
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e. Telephone number;
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f. E-mail Address;
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Career Manager’s Comments;
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a. Profile;
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b. Potential;
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c. Implications;
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d. Additional Comments;
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Confirmation that Training Return of Service can be Achieved;
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Yes/No (delete as applicable)
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APPLICATION FLOW CHART
Deadline
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Process
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Remarks
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30 Sep 15
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Individual submits application form to D Ed Cap, copy to APC Career Manager and SO1 Concepts Development D FD with Parts 1 & 2 completed.
Contact details are given below the flow chart
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Application Part 1
1. To include: Proposed Course/Dissertation/Study Title; Brief summary of background knowledge of subject area; Outcomes of Value to Army and Defence; Personal motivation for proposed study.
2. AD CHACR is to be consulted to ensure that a relevant subject is chosen.
Application Part 2
1. The First Reporting Officer (1RO) must comment on the applicant’s suitability for academic study and their potential. Depending on the course, the 1RO must also acknowledge that the individual may be required to attend residential modules and visits, which would fall to their unit’s T&S budget. The CO must agree to pay accommodation costs and T&S for applicants.
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31 Oct 15
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Career Manager’s (CM)
Recommendation
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Application Part 3
1. The CM should comment on the individual’s short, medium and long term potential with particular relevance to the proposed subject/course.
2. The CM confirms that there is sufficient time between the end of the course and the applicant’s End of Engagement Date for the required ROS to be achieved.
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Nov 15 exact date TBC
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Higher Education Board selection for Ac Yr 2016-17
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30 Nov 15
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Academic Clearance
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The Higher Education Provider confirms the individual’s academic suitability, sends the individual an acceptance letter and enrols the applicant in their course of study.
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31 Jan 16
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Administration
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1. The names of those selected for the HDSP are published in the relevant MS Board results.
2. The CM issues an assignment order to the relevant administering unit for the duration of the course (if full-time).
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Completed applications are to be sent to:
D Ed Cap:
Maj C E Harvey, SO2 Qualifications, D Ed Cap, IDL 430, Ramillies Building, HQ Army, Marlborough Lines, ANDOVER, Hampshire, SP11 8HJ
Tel: (Mil) 94391 7598 (Civ) 01264 381598
Fax: 94391 2039
Email: ArmyEdCap-Quals-SO2@mod.uk
Career Manager APC:
[Rank, Name, Appointment], [CM Branch], Army Personnel Centre, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX
CHACR:
Col Jackson, AD CHACR, F.A.S.C., Slim Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4NP
Tel: (Mil) 94261 2644, (Civ) 01276 412644
Email: ArmyCap-CHACR-AD@mod.uk
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