NO Criteria PI's are tenured or tenure-track members of a university faculty, or are members of the faculty or professional staff of participating agencies. Project has two or more investigators representing two or more institutions. Matching funds are committed in writing. Proposal has cover sheet containing specified information. Proposal narrative does not exceed five pages.
Proposal contains budget including cost-sharing.
It should clearly outline the activities that will be undertaken should the project be funded, written in a manner that would be understandable to peers working in the same field. Type of collaboration planned, institutions involved, goals of the collaboration, structure of the exchange, and role of each institution in the project. Proposed project activities, objectives, significance, methods, responsibilities, schedules, expected results, and plans for obtaining outside funding for follow-up work related to the proposed activity including strategy, target groups, and timetable for seeking funds. Criteria Points 1. Expertise of the principal investigators - PI's have adequate background and experience in the proposed field of endeavor to successfully complete the project.