Category 1 – Commodity-based and VDHR-Uniform Nursery Coordinated Projects

If the primary focus of your project aligns with the following commodity-based or variety development and host resistant areas, follow these instructions.

  View the Research Priorities

For guidance on the priorities associated with each area in this Category, view the updated USWBSI Action Plan. (Identifying which research priorities within the Action Plan your project aligns with will be required in the proposal.)

  Review the USWBSI RFP Instructions for Category 1

Submit a Letter of Intent (Now CLOSED)

All PIs who want their project considered in this Category, must first submit a letter of intent by June 28 for initial consideration. PIs will be notified if their project is selected to move forward to the pre-proposal submission process. Use this link to access the appropriate Letter of Intent form.

If Accepted, Submit a Pre-Proposal

• PIs will be notified of acceptance by July 31
• If accepted, review the pre-proposal specific requirements:
  • View Category 1 Instructions (PDF)
• Submit your pre-proposal to the USWBSI Submissio Portal by September 21

  Questions | Contact the Coordinated Project Committee Chairs