Important Dates and Deadlines | Electronic Submission | Contacts | Summary of FY10 Funding Process
FY11 Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP)
The USWBSI has changed the annual research plan and budget process for FY11, 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.
| FY11 Research Categories | FY11 Proposal Categories |
NOTE: Pre-proposals are not being solicited for Variety Development & Host Resistance (VDHR) until FY12. |
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| STEP 1: | Download the "Executive Summary/QuickStart, Preface and Introduction" and the "RA Program Desciptions and Research Priorities" and read carefully 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 downloads). You may download the entire document, but it is long and contains information that you do not need if you are submitting a pre-proposal in only one category. |
NOTE: No matter what the focus of your proposed research, it should address the FY11 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: | |||
| FY11 RFP Items: | Category 1: Proposed Research Project (PRP) submitted to a MGMT Coordinated Project |
Category 2: Individual Research Area Pre-Proposal |
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| Executive Summary/Quick Start, Preface and Introduction: (READ THIS FIRST) |
PDF Updated: 7/9/10 (pertains to all categories) |
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| Complete FY11 RFP Application Kit: | PDF Updated: 7/9/10 (includes instructions for all categories; forms must be downloaded seperately) |
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| Program Descriptions and Research Priorities/Objectives: | PDF (Proposed research should address the FY11 Research Priorities/Objectives) |
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| Action Plan: | PDF |
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| Instructions: | |||
| Deadlines/List of Required Items: | |||
| RFP Required Forms: | Proposed Research Project Forms (DOC) Current and Pending Support (CPS) Form (DOC) |
Pre-Proposal Forms (DOC) Updated: 9/13/10 Current and Pending Support (CPS) Form (DOC) |
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| Special Forms: | Cover Page - Proposed Research Project (DOC) - For use at institutional level of submission process. |
Multi-PI Budget Worksheet (XLS) Updated: 9/13/10 |
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): | PDF Updated: 9/13/10 | ||
| 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 FY11 RFP Application. Please review the instructions before starting the Pre-Registration Process.
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 15, 2010 and must be completed no later than August 31, 2010. The Electronic Pre-Proposal Submission (EPS) system will open on July 15. Starting July 15, 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 steps). The USWBSI does not require signatures by the Authorized Organizational Representatives (AORs) on pre-proposals, so only PIs and Co-PIs will be granted access to the EPS system.
- Pre-Proposal Registration Form: Closed
- User Registration Form: Closed
An overview of the submission process for each RFP category is summarized in the table below:
| Steps: | Category 1: PRP submitted to a MGMT Coordinated Project | Category 2: Individual Pre-Proposals |
| Step 1: | Complete Pre-Registration Process (2-step process) NOTE: You should not complete this step until after the Coordinator of the MGMT CP has responded to your Letter of Intent. |
Complete Pre-Registration Process (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) |
EPS System User Guide and Help Document
EPS Quick Start (Easy step-by-step instructions)
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:
| June 15th: | Pre-Registration Process begins. |
| July 15th: | EPS System opens for submission of FY11 Pre-Proposals and supporting documents. |
| July 30th: | Deadline for submission of Letter of Intent - FHB Management Coordinated Projects. |
| August 17th: | CP Coordinators respond to PIs regarding submitted LOIs. |
| August 31st: | Pre-Registration Process ends. |
| September 17th: | PIs submit e-version of Proposed Research Projects to MGMT-CP Coordinators (and NFO). |
| September 21st: | Deadline for submission of FY11 Individual Pre-Proposals via EPS System. PIs cooperating with MGMT-CP upload CV/Pubs List and CPS form to EPS System. |
| September 28th: | NFO receives final MGMT-CP Pre-Proposals from Coordinators. |
If you have any questions regarding the FY11 RFP Application 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 |
