FY10 RFP Deadlines | Electronic Submission | Contacts | Summary of FY09 Funding Process
FY10 Request for Project
Pre-Proposals (RFP)
The USWBSI has changed the annual research plan and budget process for FY10, including major changes to the Request for Pre-Proposal (RFP). The expectation is that these changes will lead to greater collaboration and communication, and more rapid attainment of the Initiative’s primary goal.
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| STEP 1: | Download and read through carefully the "QuickStart/Executive Summary, Preface and Introduction" and the "FY10 Program Descriptions and Research Priorities" before proceeding to Step 2. |
| STEP 2: | Decide whether your proposed research falls into:
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| STEP 3: | Download the appropriate category's instructions and forms (separate download). You may download the entire document, but it is long and contains information that you do not need if you are proposing research to only one category. |
NOTE: No matter what the focus of your proposed research, it should address the FY10 Research Priorities/Objectives which are derived from the goals of the Action Plan. Principal Investigators (PIs) should study the information contained in the RFP carefully prior to completing their proposed research projects/pre-proposals.
PIs are welcome and encouraged to interact with any of the Coordinated Project/Research Area Contacts, or the USWBSI's Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO), to identify the appropriate area for their proposed work.
| Click on links below to select and download the appropriate instructions and forms: | |||
| FY10 RFP Items: | Category 1: Proposed Research Project submitted to a Coordinated Project |
Category 2: Individual Pre-Proposal |
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| Quick Start/ Executive Summary, Preface and Introduction: (READ THIS FIRST) |
PDF (pertains to all categories) (Updated: 8/25/09 - Category 1 only) |
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| Complete FY10 RFP Application Kit: | PDF (Updated: 8/12/09) (includes instructions for all categories; forms must be downloaded seperately) RFP Addendum - Revisions to Pre-Proposals Made During the Review Process (Posted: 9/10/09) |
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| Program Descriptions and Research Priorities/Objectives: | PDF (Proposed research should address the FY10 Research Priorities/Objectives) |
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| Deadlines: | PDF (Updated: 8/12/09/09) |
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| Instructions: | PDF (Updated: 8/25/09) |
PDF (Updated: 8/12/09) |
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| Action Plan: | PDF |
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| RFP Required Forms: | Proposed Research Project Forms (DOC) Commodity-based VDHR - Uniform Nurseries Current and Pending Support Form (DOC) |
Pre-Proposal Forms (DOC) Current and Pending Support (CPS) Form (DOC) |
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| Checklist for Required Items: | PDF (Updated: 8/31/09) |
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): | |||
| Special Forms: | Breeder Form (DOC) - Must be included with PRP for all VDHR-related projects. Cover Page - Proposed Research Project (DOC) - For use at institutional level of submission process. Multi-PI Budget Worksheet (XLS) |
Multi-PI Budget Worksheet (XLS) | |
| File Formats: | PDF: Adobe Acrobat (Download free Acrobat Reader software.) DOC: Microsoft Word XLS: Microsoft Excel |
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Submission of Pre-Proposals via the Electronic
Pre-Proposal Submission (EPS) System
The instructions for completing pre-proposals for electronic submission are included in the FY10 RFP Application Kit. An overview of the submission process for each RFP category is summarized in the table below:
| Steps: | Category 1: Proposed Research Project submitted to a Coordinated Project | Category 2: Individual Pre-Proposals |
| Step 1: | Complete Pre-Registration Process (Note: 2-step process) NOTE: You should not complete this step until after the CPC has responded to your Letter of Intent. |
Complete Pre-Registration Process (Note: 2-step process) |
| Step 2: | Log into EPS System | Log into EPS System |
| Step 3: | Upload Curriculum Vitae/Publication List | Upload File 1: Body of Pre-Proposal |
| Step 4: | Upload Current and Pending Support Form | Upload File 2: Curriculum Vitae/Publication List |
| Step 5: | Click the 'Submit' button. (Done) | Upload File 3: Current and Pending Support Form |
| Step 6: | Click the 'Submit' button. (Done) |
The electronic submission of pre-proopsals begins with the ‘Pre-Registration Process’ that requires the completion of two web-based forms. Information from these two form will be used to setup Pre-proposal and PI-based accounts. Pre-registration begins on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. PIs must complete the ‘Pre-Registration Process’ no later than August 31, 2009. The Electronic Pre-Proposal Submission (EPS) system will open on August 17th. Information needed for accessing the EPS System will be distributed to PIs within 48 business hours after completing the ‘Pre-Registration Process' (i.e. both forms). The USWBSI does not require signatures by the Authorized Organizational Representatives (AORs) on pre-proposals, so only PIs and Co-PIs (for Individual Pre-Proposals) will be granted access to the EPS system.
- Pre-Proposal Registration Form: http://scabusa.org/cgi-bin/pre_reg.cgi
- User Registration Form: http://scabusa.org/eps/register.php
EPS System User Guide and Help Document
EPS Quick Start (Easy step-by-step instructions)
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:
| June 30th: | Pre-Registration Process begins. |
| July 31st: | Deadline for submission of Letter of Intent - Commodity-based and VDHR Regional Coordinated Projects. |
| August 17th: | EPS System opens for submission of FY10 Pre-Proposals. CP Committees respond to PIs regarding submitted LOIs (this date will vary depending on CP). |
| August 31st: | Pre-Registration Process ends. |
| September 17th: | PIs submit e-version of Proposed Research Projects to CP Chairs (and NFO). |
| September 22nd: | Deadline for receipt of FY10 Individual Pre-Proposals by NFO. PIs cooperating with CP upload CV/Pubs List and CPS form. |
| October 12th: | CP Chairs receive signed, paper version of Proposed Research Projects and if applicable, modified e-version (Cc to NFO). |
| October 19th: | NFO receives final CP Pre-Proposals. |
If you have any questions regarding these application kits or the pre-proposal process, please contact the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative's Networking and Facilitation Office (NFO) by phone at 517-355-0271 ext. 1183 or e-mail at scabusa@scabusa.org.
| USWBSI-NFO ATTN: Sue Canty 380 Plant and Soil Sciences Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1325 |
