Other characteristics that will strengthen proposals include demonstrating institutional commitment, sound management, and highly qualified investigators. A well-reasoned and realistic funding plan which shows support from internal sources as well as the likelihood of support from other sources is a postitive factor. An applicant must submit a Concept Proposal for the CCCR to determine whether a project is within its grantmaking interests. If a proposal is declined by the Advisory Committee, it may not be resubmitted for at least six months. Such resubmission must reflect substantial and significant change from the original declined proposal.
Applicants are free to submit entirely different proposals at any time.
These may may be submitted at any time. Full proposals, however, are to be submitted by invitation only. This usually occurs within one month of receipt of Concept Proposal. The CCCR notifies applicants whether their requests have been declined at this stage or approved for the next stage. Expression of interest by the Center for a Concept Proposal should not be construed as an indication of a forthcoming grant approval.