Short-term bridging needs of faculty should normally be met by the College, as these are not consistent with the review procedures and project orientation developed for FFFs. These will be defined, and reviewed regularly, in close consultation with the department chairs, drawing on the advice of the other functional areas, program areas, and Statewide Program Committees. Base Projects will be supported by FFFs when external sources of funds are not available or not adequate. Matching funds from sources external to the college will be an important consideration in allocating these funds. Base Projects normally will be funded for five years.
Renewal is possible, but only after a preproposal is submitted, reviewed, and approved.
Funds may be allocated for up to three years. To apply for New Initiative funding, PIs must submit a preproposal for review during the period indicated in the annual call for preproposals. Facilities and Equipment Formula funds should be used only for facilities and equipment that are central to FFF projects. Research on the problem requires more scientists, equipment, and facilities than are generally available at one experiment station. Each participant listed has direct involvement in the accomplishments of the stated objectives.