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NSF- Biological Research Collections NSF 06-569

Program Description

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

UIC Internal Letter of Intent (Required)	June 28, 2006
UIC Internal Competition (If necessary)	TBD
Sponsor Letter of Intent	Not required
Sponsor Full Application	July 28, 2006

Letter of Intent

http://www.research.uic.edu/funding/forms/0600.doc
Item 3 can be left blank for this program.
Submit to Tony Halford, Program Coordinator, OVCR at ahalford@uic.edu.
By submission of this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.

Limited Competition Instructions

If requested, submit one electronic copy of a White Paper containing the following:

One (1) Page cover page with following information:
1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI and Co-PIs
2. Sponsor and sponsor program name
3. Title of White Paper
4. PI Contact Information
5. Optional:
  1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition and ideally should not be from same unit as applicant.
  2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential.
Three (3) page narrative addressing:
1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
2. What PI & team expect to accomplish
3. Expected overall significance
Attach the following for PI and each CoPI:
1. Two page CV
2. 1 page current and pending support

Narrative must be 12-point font; minimum acceptable margin is 1 inch (2.5 cm) all around.
Unless otherwise noted, no budget is required

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