; (2) use evidence-based practices or research-based practices; (3) encourage active involvement and leadership from neighborhood residents, business owners, organizations, and others who live, work, or conduct business in the focus neighborhood; and (4) build cross-sector partnerships to address crime problems from multiple perspectives. (c) Applications (1) In general To receive a planning grant or an implementation grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Attorney General in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. (2) Combined application The Attorney General may develop a procedure under which an eligible entity may apply at the same time and in a single application for a planning grant and an implementation grant under this section, with receipt of the implementation grant conditioned on the successful completion of the activities funded by the planning grant. (3) Research partner (A) In general An applicant for a grant under this section shall identify a research partner, such as an institution of higher education, research center, or State or local agency, to— (i) conduct a detailed analysis of crime drivers during the planning period described in subsection (d)(1)(A); and (ii) assist the grant recipient to select the most appropriate evidence-based practices or research-based practices to apply based on the research findings. (B) Continued assistance A research partner described in subparagraph (A) shall remain engaged throughout the duration of the grant by continuing to provide and analyze data to help inform project implementation. (d) Duration of grants (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2)— (A) a planning grant awarded under this section shall be used by the recipient for a period not to exceed 12 months