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STARTProject Development Toolkit
Triple-I: Interdisciplinary, Integrative, Inclusive

Centre for Sustainable Agrifood Systems · Triple-I

Build impactful interdisciplinary projects, from first idea to funding.

Congratulations on wanting to build an impactful interdisciplinary START project. This toolkit guides START researchers through a 6-step Triple-I process, from the initial concept idea and finding collaborators to co-creating the project and building work packages, with the aim of raising your chances of getting that funding.

Use every tool for a 360-degree understanding of your research problem, or cherry-pick the one you need right now.

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Where are you right now?

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The 6-step journey

From seed to harvest: three phases, six steps, one workshop per step. The process is iterative, and every tool can also be used on its own.

Journey overview

  1. Phase 1 · Seed

    Initial idea and consortium creation

    1. 01The Concept NoteHow to write a Concept note
    2. 02Identify partners for co-creation of the projectCollaborator mapping, Stakeholder analysis and Give & Take Matrix

  2. Phase 2 · Growth

    Developing the project concept

    1. 03Research problem explorationProblem exploration and assumptions mapping
    2. 04Research problem scopingGap analysis and Theory of Change

  3. Phase 3 · Harvest

    Preparing work packages and initiating fundraising

    1. 05Finalize work packagesSMART goals
    2. 06Initiate grant writingHow to write a great grant application

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Funding

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Talk to a project developer

Not comfortable using the toolkit on your own? The AU-based project developers are more than willing to assist you or to facilitate a session with your consortium.