Carers Support Grant Evaluation Criteria
Professional Benefit of Attendance (max 50 points)
- Does the event clearly contribute to the applicant’s professional or academic development?
- Does attendance enable meaningful participation that would otherwise be limited due to caring responsibilities?
- Will the opportunity significantly enhance the applicant’s visibility, professional network, or research capacity?
High Professional Impact – 50 pts
Moderate Professional Impact – 35 pts
Limited Professional Impact – 20 pts
Assessment of Financial Need for Care (max 30 points)
- Does the applicant demonstrate a genuine and clearly evidenced financial need for care support?
- Would attendance at the event be impossible or substantially hindered without this funding?
- Is the requested amount proportionate to the care needs and event duration?
High Need – 30 pts
Moderate Need – 20 pts
Low Need – 10 pts
Completeness and Accuracy of Application (max 20 points)
- Is the application complete, well organised, and supported by appropriate documentation?
- Are all required details, including care provider information and quotations, provided accurately?
- Is the application presented clearly, allowing for straightforward evaluation?
Complete and Accurate – 20 pts
Minor Inaccuracies or Omissions – 15 pts
Multiple Inaccuracies or Omissions – 10 pts
Scoring Guidelines
Total Possible Score: 100 Points
- 90–100: Exceptional — exceeds all criteria; outstanding justification and need demonstrated.
- 70–89: Strong — meets most criteria effectively; good justification with clear benefit.
- 50–69: Adequate — meets basic criteria; may require clarification or additional evidence.
- Below 50: Needs Improvement — insufficient information or limited relevance to grant purpose.