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Citrus trees and crops currently face serious threats from infectious diseases. Currently citrus greening disease of huanglongbing (HLB) is the greatest threat. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”) utilizes the Citrus Advanced Technology Program to search internationally for solutions to control HLB and other citrus diseases through sponsored research.
Supported Areas of Research
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation requests research proposals to develop solutions to control Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing), Canker and other emerging diseases threatening Florida citrus production. New research initiatives should complement the existing portfolio of research projects currently summarized in the progress reports posted at www.citrusrdf.org .
Citrus Advanced Technology Program Criteria
First, a single-page preproposal summary is submitted to the Foundation for consideration for funding. Preproposals are reviewed by the Foundation and Scientific Advisory Board and evaluated for their merit and likelihood of practical solutions relative to the citrus crises we are facing.
The duration proposed for your project should not exceed three years.
Funding
Individual award amounts will be based on the recommendations made to the Foundation as a result of the evaluation process.
Awardees are encouraged to establish regular contact with the Foundation staff and industry partners to ensure that results and disease interventions identified in their research receive early attention for further development and commercial application.
Awardees will be required to submit quarterly project updates and annual reports.
Eligibility
Any appropriate research institution or organization is eligible to submit applications for funding, including academic and private organizations, non-profit, commercial, federal or state entities and individuals of any citizenship or location.
Application and Submission Information
Adobe Acrobat PDF forms provide an easy and efficient way to notify the Foundation of your proposed idea. The instructions following explain how to complete and submit the form properly.
Fields in the Preproposal Form (listed in tab order):
Proposal Title Enter a clear and concise title for your project.
Investigator Enter a single point-of-contact for the Principal Investigator that will be heading the project.
Total Estimated Budget ($US) Enter the estimated budget for your project, factoring the entire term as noted in Duration. Do not type the dollar sign ($) or commas. Currency numbers are formatted automatically.
Email Use a valid email address for your point-of-contact. Email will be an important means of communication within the program, so double-check the accuracy of your email address.
Duration (years) Enter the duration of your entire project in years.
Today’s Date Enter the date on which you complete and submit your preproposal.
Organization Enter the name of the organization for which you are working on this project.
Phone Include your phone number, along with country and city codes.
Address Enter your physical mailing address. Avoid long institutional names and use abbreviations if possible. This will be a secondary means of contact.
Collaborators Enter the names and affiliation of your primary collaborators. Secondary collaborators may be included here if there is sufficient space. More information may be requested in your proposal later.
Purpose and Rationale of Study Describe in a clear and concise way the goal of your project. What is the rationale for your project?
Technology and Expertise What are the specific technological requirements and expertise for the project? What is the advantage of your team and resources?
Timelines and Milestones Provide a general timeline for the major milestones in your project.
Expected Results and Practical Application What is the anticipated outcome of the study? How can results from this study be used to control disease? Outline the steps and time required to devise an intervention method that will be able to use the findings from your study.
How to Submit Your Preproposal PDF Form After you complete your PDF Form, save a copy to your local disk. Next, click on the Submit Proposal button at the bottom of the form. This will automatically send your email to the Foundation using your email program. If you are unable to create this email message, manually compose a new message using the address:
Then, attach your saved preproposal form and send the form. Be sure to copy yourself in the email message to verify your PDF form is transmitted properly.
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