It has been ORI's experience that convening a planning committee for the event greatly improves the quality of the agenda as well as the chances of attracting the type of audience desired. Representatives from ORI and from various local and regional institutions should be included early in the planning process. ORI also strongly encourages institutions to seek co-sponsors for the event, such as other research institutions from the local area or region, or national associations, societies, or specialized groups with relevant interests. Please contact Dr. Dustira for more information. Setting up a web site for the meeting can help publicize the event, and provide details on the meeting agenda and registration as soon as they become available.
Proposals are welcome any time.
February 1 June 1 October 1 Please contact Dr. Dustira if you intend to submit an application, but will be unable to submit a full application by one of these target dates. The institution may collect registration fees to cover its share of the expenses of the event. Registration fees charged to attendees should be designed to meet, but not exceed, the institution's costs for the meeting. Please indicate the level of funding requested, include a proposed budget for the entire project, and explain how the ORI funds would be used. The level of ORI support will be contingent on the availability of funds, the nature of the workshop or conference, and its relationship to ORI's mission.