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Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES),
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
International Science and Education (ISE) Competitive Grants
Program
Internal
Deadline for preproposals: Monday,
November 26, 2007
The University
of Minnesota may submit two applications for the the CSREES/USDA
International Science and Education (ISE) Competitive Grants
Program, although it cannot receive and/or participate in more
than one grant as the lead organization. ISE projects are expected
to enhance the international content of curricula; ensure that
faculty work beyond the U.S. and bring lessons learned back home;
promote international research partnerships; enhance the use of
application of foreign technologies in the U.S., and strengthen
the role that colleges and universities play in maintaining U.S.
competitiveness.
The purpose of ISE is to support the internationalization of food,
agriculture and related programs at U.S. universities and colleges. It
is intended that ISE will improve the ability of American students,
business people, and community members to compete more effectively
in the global world of agriculture.
The ISE offers awards for up to $100,000
for up to four years.
Complete ISE
Program description and requirements are available at http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/educationinternationalscience.cfm
Evaluation Criteria:
Preproposals
will be evaluated using the criteria stated in Part V, B. (Evaluation
Criteria).
Preproposals must include:
- Cover Page including Project Director’s name and
department, Project title, and Project
Summary (250 words)
- Project Description (limit 3-5 pages) including
a.
An introduction with the goals and objectives of the proposed
activities
b. A description
of the project’s overall approach and cooperation
c. A description
of the project’s potential for contributing to internationalization.
References
and one page for supporting figures/illustrations not included in the 3-5
page limit.
- A list of all key personnel including their institutions
or organizations and a short paragraph for each describing
their roles and responsibilities related to the project.
- Vitaes of the Project Director (PD) and Co-PDs (2 pages
each plus relevant publications)
- Evidence of support from consultant(s)/collaborator(s)
if applicable and available at the time of application. (e.g.
letter of support)
- Preliminary cumulative budget summary with one paragraph
budget justification
- Current and pending support (public and private, including
in-house) for PD and Co-PDs
- If proposal is a resubmission to the ISE
program, one paragraph addressing the previous review panel
summary along with a copy of the summary.
Preproposals should be submitted electronically
via e-mail to facgrant@umn.edu by
Monday, November 26, 2007 (letters of support
may also be sent by hard copy to the address below). A committee
of faculty members will screen applications and select the
two finalists to move forward. Questions about the University’s
nomination process should be addressed to Research Support
Services (facgrant@umn.edu)
or 612-625-2356.
CSREES/USDA-ISE Competitive Grants Program
Pre-proposal Review Committee
Research Support Services/Graduate School
101 Pleasant Street SE, 420 JohH
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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