What follows is a proposed template structure for the Research/Dev Grants category defined in Writing a KIP for Rook governance.
title:
category: research/dev grant
author: <emailaddress>
created: YYYY-MM-DD
replaces:
dependencies:
Proposal
One sentence summarizing the grant, its timeframe and its rationale
References
Provide links and summary for everything cited, including dates and sources for all data. All links should be referenced here, rather than in the proposal.
Background
Summary
tl:dr version of what follows, in either text or bullet points
Mission Alignment
How is this research aligned with Rook’s mission and values (TBD)?
Expected benefits for Rook
How will Rook benefit from this research? How should we measure success?
Analysis
Expected Benefits Detail
Please specify the potential benefits to Rook, and include analysis to support these claims
Potential Risks and Mitigation
What could go wrong, and (if possible) how will the partner address these risks? How can Rook address these risks?
Implementation
Resource Needs
What resources will the researchers/devs provide, and what resources will Rook be expected to contribute?
Team
What team members (for both the partner organization and Rook) will be leading/accountable for this integration?
Work plan
What is the expected timeline for deliverables?
Monitoring and Reporting
How will the DAO be able to monitor development progress and the results of the research?
Specification
Specific steps to be taken, in bullet point form