Research-USWBSI-Request for Project Pre-Proposal; December 2009

The U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) is now soliciting pre-proposals (PP) for research projects for fiscal year 2009. The FY09 Request for Project Pre-Proposals (RFP) application materials are posted on the USWBSI's Website at http://www.scabusa.org/research_rfp09.html.

Proposed research should be based on the FY09 research priorities derived from the goals of the USWBSI's Action Plan. The Action Plan will lead to greater collaboration and communication, and more rapid attainment of the Initiative's primary goal: "To develop as quickly as possible effective control measures that minimize the threat of Fusarium head blight (scab), including the reduction of mycotoxins, to the producers, processors, and consumers of wheat and barley".

There have been significant changes made in the pre-proposal process this year. If you are interested in submitting a pre-proposal you must go to http://www.scabusa.org/research_rfp09.html and carefully read the instructions and follow the step by step procedure that is outlined. Links to the USWBSI's Action Plan, Research Area Program Descriptions and Research Priorities, and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document can all be found at this site.

If you have any questions regarding the application materials or the pre-proposal process, please contact the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative's Networking & Facilitation Office by phone at (517) 355-0271 ext. 1183 or send an e-mail to scabusa@scabusa.org.

We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this message as it is being distributed to several mailing lists. Please forward this e-mail message to anyone who may be interested in submitting a pre-proposal.

Regards,

Dave Van Sanford and Art Brandli, Co-Chairs of the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative

Networking & Facilitation Office

380 Plant & Soil Sciences Bldg.

East Lansing, MI 48824-1325

PH: 517-355-0271 ext. 1183

Cell: 517-290-5023

Fax: 517-353-3955

E-mail: scabusa@scabusa.org

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