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Biological Research Collections – NSF 06-569

Program Summary

The Biological Research Collections Program provides support for biological collection enhancement, computerization of specimen-related data, research to develop better methods for specimen curation and collection management, and activities such as symposia and workshops to investigate support and management of biological collections. Biological collections supported include those housing natural history specimens and jointly curated collections such as frozen tissues and other physical samples, e.g. DNA libraries and digital images. Such collections provide the materials necessary for research in a broad area of biological sciences.

Only one application is permitted.

Awards

The maximum award is $500,000 for projects that range from one to three years.
Program announcement located at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06569/nsf06569.htm

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

By submitting this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program. Special instructions: OVCR may reserve submission slots for previously submitted but unfunded proposals that received highly competitive ratings from the external sponsor. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Vice Chancellor. For consideration, scanned copies of your complete reviews (not just summary) must be included with LOI.
LOI form: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/funding/forms/0600.doc

Limited Competition Instructions (if necessary)

Submit one electronic copy of a white paper containing the following:

1. One (1) Page cover page with following information:
   1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI, Co-PIs, senior personnel
   2. Sponsor and sponsor program name 
   3. Title of White Paper
   4. Lead PI Contact Information
   5. Unit Business Manager or Grant Coordinator contact information.
2. Three (3)-page summary narrative addressing the intent of the program announcement, specifically:
   1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
   2. What PI & team expect to accomplish
   3. Expected overall significance
      Note: Three-page limit is inclusive of tables, figures, or other graphical data. You may add up to one additional fourth page to be used exclusively for references. 
3. Attach the following for PI, CoPIs, and key personnel:
   1. Two page CV
   2. 1 page current and pending support
   3. If this is a resubmission attach any peer review comments received from either prior internal competition or from external sponsor.
4. Optional (to be included in transmittal email): 
1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition.
2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential.

Narrative must be 12-point font; minimum acceptable margin is ½ inch all around. No budget is required.

This should be submitted as one complete file. Submit by the deadline listed above to Tony Halford at ahalford@uic.edu.

Please contact Tony Halford at ahalford@uic.edu or 6-7036 with any questions.