To: All Faculty <everybody@illinois.edu>
From: "Charles F. Zukoski" <czukoski@uiuc.edu>
Reply-To: jeardley@uiuc.edu
Subject: MASSMAIL - Critical Research initiatives-Preproposals
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From: Charles F. Zukoski
Vice Chancellor for Research
Introduction
The long-standing tradition of excellence on this campus is based on
investment in outstanding faculty who have the motivation and ideas to
create new and innovative directions. The Critical Research Initiative
(CRI) Program, now entering its ninth year of competition, was established
to stimulate continued innovation and outstanding scholarship on this
campus.
The purpose of the CRI program is to facilitate formation of
collaborations and exploration of innovative ideas that will open new
directions, enhance the intellectual environment of the campus, and lead to
long-term support from external sources. The CRI program also supports
research initiatives not yet ready for external funding or areas where
there is presently little prospect for funding but initiatives that would
improve the intellectual life on campus. Novel interdisciplinary
approaches and emergent programs are especially appropriate candidates to
request support from the CRI program, although funding will not be
restricted to such projects.
Types of Proposals
There are two types of proposals:
1) Planning proposal: Amount of funding may be up to $10,000 for
one year. Planning grants can be used to develop a new idea or strengthen a
collaboration that is expected to lead to significant growth in the future.
2) Full-length proposal: Amount of funding may be up to $200,000
over two years. These grants are used to support major research
activities that are not sufficiently developed to obtain funds from
external sources or in cases where external support is not available.
Application Process
There is a two-step process. The first step is to submit a
three-page pre-proposal describing the concept of the planning or
full-length proposal. It is important to consider the Review Criteria (see
below) during the preparation of the pre-proposal. The amount of money
requested is to be stated on the cover page of the pre-proposal (see
below). A faculty committee will review these proposals. The authors of
the top pre-proposals will be invited to submit an extended proposal with
supporting documentation. Guidelines for the preparation of the extended
proposal will be sent to the top applicants at the time of notification.
Awards will be announced by April 1, 2003. Funds are available by July 1,
2003.
Preparation of the Pre-proposal
A) Cover sheet: available on the Web at
www.research.uiuc.edu/cri/application.asp. The signature of
the PI is the only signature required. An additional page
can be used to list Co-PIs if necessary.
B) Content of the pre-proposal: Describe the proposed
new and novel scholarly activity. State clearly whether the
application is for a planning grant or for a full-length
grant. Discuss how the proposed activity will enhance
existing area of scholarly strengths or develop areas
where the campus has the prospect of attaining excellence.
Describe the role and qualifications of the PI and Co-PIs.
Note: Single investigator proposals will not be considered.
The pre-proposal should not exceed three typed pages (single
space, 1-inch margin, and minimum of 12-point size). Do
not provide supplemental attachments.
C) Budget: An estimated budget is adequate at the pre-
proposal stage.
D) 17 copies of the above are due by 5:00 pm on Monday,
November 4, 2002.
Review Criteria
The following questions will guide the review of the pre-proposals:
Does the pre-proposal....
1 Describe proposed novel research or scholarly activities?
(CRI is not intended to provide interim support of ongoing
research or scholarly activities.)
2) Describe activities that would enhance the scholarly
environment of the campus? (Existing activities should not be
duplicated.)
3) Address the adequacy of infrastructure (e.g., facilities,
space, equipment, etc.) to accomplish the proposed activities?
4) Discuss appropriateness of pursuing these activities on this
campus? (e.g., cite faculty expertise, collections,
instrumentation, regional/national/global needs.)
5) Discuss the significance of this activity in relation to
activities elsewhere? (e.g., indicate novelty,
uniqueness,competitiveness.)
6) Discuss the longer-term prospects and implications of the
proposed activities?
7) Describe the qualifications of the investigators to pursue
proposed activities?
CRI Review Committee
The review committee consists of faculty from various disciplines,
chosen for their vision, scholarly excellence, and knowledge of the breadth
and depth of scholarship pursued on this campus. The CRI Review Committee
is appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Research.
In the course of considering particular proposals, the CRI Review
Committee may request further information, suggest changes, consult with
others on this campus or elsewhere, and/or seek to meet with the
applicant(s), as it may deem helpful. The CRI Review Committee will then
formulate recommendations for full or partial funding of those proposals it
considers most deserving of CRI support. These recommendations will be
forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for Research for final disposition. It is
anticipated that the requests received at the pre-proposal stage will
greatly exceed the funds available; however, funding probability will be
much higher for those selected to submit an extended proposal.
For further information contact:
Jennifer Eardley, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research
4th Floor Swanlund Administration Building
MC-304
Phone: 333-0034
Email: jeardley@uiuc.edu
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