A schedule with project milestones should be included in the proposal. The impact of the proposed research upon other university research and industrial capability should be made clear in the proposal. An industrial partner can provide realistic applications and construction skills that are not normally present in a university environment. If a research project does not have industrial involvement, the proposal should specifically state why such involvement is unnecessary. The proposal should describe the infrastructure available to support construction and evaluation.
Limited funds are available to cover the salaries of appropriate support staff.
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss their research ideas with the program director, either in person, by letter, by email, or by telephone. The duration of awards is typically three to four years. The Foundation provides awards for research in the sciences and engineering. The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of such research and preparation of the results for publication. The Foundation, therefore, does not assume responsibility for the research findings or their interpretation.