NSF Center for IPM
Request for Preproposals 2004

THE RFA IS CLOSED FOR 2004

Center Mission. CIPM fosters the development and implementation of pest management programs based on a high level of knowledge of pest biology coupled with choices of monitoring tools and control technology, resulting in economically sound, environmentally compatible, and sociologically responsible integrated crop production.

Center Vision. CIPM is a National Science Foundation-sponsored, Industry/University Cooperative Research Center, which works to support and further Integrated Pest Management through the evaluation of emerging technologies, information management and dissemination, environmental stewardship, estimation of economic consequences, resistance management tools and systems, and integration of disciplinary expertise. CIPM seeks to plan a vital, national role in IPM research, education, and training.

More information on Center history, members, and recently funded projects can be found on the Web at: http://cipm.ncsu.edu or by calling (919) 513-1432.
The major approach of the Center in fostering IPM is to provide "seed" grants for novel IPM research and extension.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RFA IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE USDA REGIONAL IPM CENTERS. IT IS A SEPARATE GRANT PROGRAM BEING OFFERED BY THE NSF INDUSTRY/UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE CENTER FOR IPM (CIPM).

Research Areas Supported

The Center will consider preproposals on work involving pest management with a focus on food, fiber and turf. Although we recognize the importance of other IPM targets, we do not fund research on social issues or product-specific programs. The areas of most interest include:

High priority will be given to innovative approaches, projects with multi-state results, projects which move from research to implementation, and projects involving integration with new technologies.

Funding

Funding is not to exceed $20,000/year (average $10,000) for not more than three years (with renewal based on results and funds availability). New projects are always funded for one year, with multiple year funding considered after the first year. All external projects are funded from Center membership fees. The Advisory Board will not consider any external proposal which requests indirect costs (overhead).

Preproposal Format

Preproposals must be 1-3 pages only. Preproposals must be filed electronically at: http://cipm.ncsu.edu/proposals/preproposals.cfm

Please note that the Center will maintain confidentiality of preproposals as far as possible, but that all preproposals are reviewed by the Industry Advisory Board, and some preproposals may be shared with potential members to seek their support.

Preproposal Submission Deadline

The preproposal submission deadline is 15 November 2004. Preproposals will be evaluated by December 15 and successful preproposal PI(s) will be expected to provide a 6 page "full" proposal, with references, budget, and university signatures by 15 March, 2005. Final decisions will be made by April, 2004 and funding will start July 1, 2005.

Note: All preproposals will be reviewed by Center member representatives, who may provide supplementary funding to projects not funded by the Industry Advisory Board directly.