Accelerator Project Proposal
1. Applicant Details
Applicant Name:
Department:
Profession:
Line Manager:
Head of Profession:
2. Project Summary
Project Name:
Project Aims:
What problem are you trying to solve, and what sort of output will you produce (e.g. a map /
model / online tool, etc.)?
Customers:
Who is the work for? e.g. people in policy / operations / statistics.
What will the Accelerator enable you to do that you can’t already?
e.g. helping with technology, developing skills, freeing up time
3. Your skills ( please agree a score with your line manager a score for each area) and copy
them on your application submission)
0: no knowledge, 1: some knowledge, 2: some practical experience, 3: extensive experience
Statistical techniques (Multiple Regression, Principal Components Analysis,
Time Series Analysis, Generalised Linear Models, etc)
Digital skills (Application Programme Interface, Open Data, etc)
Machine learning (Classification, Cluster Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, etc)
Coding skills (SAS, R, Python, etc)
What skills would you like to develop in the programme?
4. Head of Profession’s Comments
Your department Head of Profession is strongly advised to comment to help us prioritise
5. Can your Department lend you an unlocked laptop? *
* i.e. a laptop where you can freely install software from the internet.
Yes / No