Jul 7, 2008

University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States

Annual Call for Proposals 2008
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Please consult the Resources page for additional information such as proposal writing suggestions, FAQs, and UC eligibility requirements. Awards from previous competitions are listed in Program Results.
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UC MEXUS announces a small grants competition for travel, short-term research, initial planning, or other special one-time needs related to the seed phase of projects or programs conducted by University of California researchers or research teams in the areas of

Seed funds are available to support beginning projects in the areas listed above; travel to develop collaborations or present the results of UC MEXUS-supported research projects; visiting scholars from Mexican institutions; lectures and performances; public service programs; and other short-term needs for the initial development of projects. Requests are encouraged for funds to match awards from campus sources.

Eligibility

Only University of California employees eligible under the UC policy for Principal Investigator status may submit proposals in response to this Call. Postdoctoral researchers and students are not eligible. Only one proposal will be accepted from each Principal Investigator, and the same proposal may not be submitted to concurrent UC MEXUS grants competitions.

Conditions

Prior to funding of new proposals, Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators must complete previous awards in this program, and final financial and narrative reports must be filed and accepted by UC MEXUS. The project is expected to be completed within one year. UC MEXUS support of the project shall be acknowledged in proposals to extramural agencies and publications or conference materials that result, fully or partially, from the UC MEXUS grant. A copy of each proposal or publication must be provided to UC MEXUS. Brief narrative and financial reports may be required.

Budgets

Awards of up to $1,500 will be provided for a one-year period. Allowable expenses include:

• Domestic and international travel-including transportation, lodging, and meal expenses-for UC Principal Investigators, project participants, research assistants, conference participants, or visiting scholars or artists.
• Research supplies and services.

Items that will not be funded include:

• Salary payments to the Principal Investigator or other academic salaries, except student research assistants in areas directly related to the project (no tuition remission may be included).
• Equipment purchases, including computers, computer parts and accessories.
• Indirect costs or institutional overhead assessments.
• Reimbursement for activities that occur before the project period begins.

Submission of Proposals

All proposals must include an original set of the following items:

• Cover Page with contact information, abstract, and signatures (pdf form available).
• Project Plan (not to exceed three pages): provide a narrative statement explaining the request for funds, including proposed activities and a time-line.
• Detailed budget of planned expenditures.
• Short curriculum vitae of Principal Investigator.
• Letter(s) of intent and short curriculum vitae, in English or Spanish, from additional academic participants or visitors for whom funds are requested (e.g., visiting scholars or conference participants).
• For travel of the Principal Investigator to a meeting, include the organizer's invitation or acceptance of paper.
• For travel related to organizing and/or inviting participants to meetings, seminars, or courses, include a program and any promotional materials.
• Documentation of matching funds, if applicable.

Submit one copy of the proposal directly to:

Concurrently provide one copy of the proposal to the Contracts and Grants or Research Office that serves the Principal Investigator. In addition, forward copies as appropriate to the Chair of the Principal Investigator's Department, Dean of the College or School, and participating researchers for the project.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals

Late or incomplete proposals, faxes, or electronic submissions will not be accepted. Proposals postmarked by the deadline but received later will not be accepted.

Review Process and Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed and award decisions made by the director of UC MEXUS. UC MEXUS may request outside review. In addition to such standard review criteria as clarity, quality, and feasibility of the proposal, UC MEXUS will assign importance to the significance of the proposed project for society and for the advancement of scholarship in the discipline(s). Travel to conferences will be considered only when the request is related to reporting the results of previous UC MEXUS-funded research. Requests for support of visiting scientists and scholars from Mexican institutions are especially encouraged when the visitor will help to initiate or to enhance a collaborative research relationship between the University of California and a Mexican institution.

For additional information contact

UC MEXUS Universitywide Headquarters
3324 Olmsted Hall • University of California
Riverside, CA 92521-0147, USA
Tel: (951) 827-3519 Fax: (951) 827-3856 Email: ucmexus@ucr.edu
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