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(1) Introduction to CSREES and Integrated Competitive Grant Programs - Overview of the portfolio of Integrated Programs at CSREES
Diana L. Jerkins, National Program Leader, USDA/CSREES
Potential applicants to CSREES Integrated Programs will learn tips for success in developing and implementing an integrated project. Guidance will be provided to potential applicants in finding the correct funding opportunity for specific topic areas.
Information will be provided in identifying a problem area and development of an integrated project, including: using the logic model planning process, ensuring your project is stakeholder driven, creating a collaborative team, developing strong project management and evaluation plans, and developing a strategic response. Additional information will be provided on what qualities make a proposal successful and details to remember when writing a competitive integrated proposal. Information will also be provided in navigating CSREES online applicant resources.
Introductory information will be provided related to the application process, including: Request for Applications (RFA) posting and location, application preparation reminders, and electronic submission. Information about the review process will include: understanding the evaluation criteria, role of the National Program Leader (NPL) and the Panel Manager, selection of peer review panel members, role of the panelists, confidentiality and conflict of interest, and a general overview of the peer panel process.
Information will also include a definition integrated projects, characteristics of integrated projects, and a description of optimal integration. The presentation will conclude with an overview of the program areas, including due dates and funding levels, in the Section 406 Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Program and the National Research Initiative (NRI) for Integrated Programs.
For more information contact:
Diana L. Jerkins Ph. D.
National Program Leader
Ecological Systems
National Research Initiative and Integrated Programs USDA/CSREES/CPU
Phone: 202-401-6996
FAX: 202-401-6488
Email: djerkins@csrees.usda.gov