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2014-2015 Small Grants Competition Application
Deadline for Submissions: September 15, 2014 (5pm PST)

Principal Investigator Information

If the proposed research involves more than one investigator, a principal investigator (PI) must be identified. All correspondence will be with the PI. However, please identify investigators in the appropriate section below.
 
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Applications must be received by 5 PM Pacific Standard Time on Monday, September 15, 2014.

Please complete the web form below.  In addition, the proposal should be submitted as a single PDF that includes the following elements in the order listed below:

  1. An abstract of 300 words or less describing how the project relates to the Center’s core research themes and what the unique contribution of the research will be.
  2. A project narrative not to exceed 5 double spaced pages (excluding figures, references, and budget). The narrative should (1) clearly describe specific aims and their research and policy significance, (2) very briefly summarize the relevant literature, (3) fully describe the research design, proposed methodology and data sources, and (4) indicate how the proposed analyses will address policy questions and existing gaps in the relevant literature. Long literature reviews should not be submitted. Particular emphasis should be given to items (3) & (4).
  3. An itemized budget and a budget narrative that explains each line item.
  4. A project timeline listing specific milestones for study completion. The timeline must be within the period from November 15, 2014 through November 14, 2015.
  5. Curriculum vitae for all investigators.
  6. A timely plan for obtaining IRB approval or exemption for human subjects research. UC Davis will not process the subcontract without a statement of IRB exemption/approval.