Include a brief description of the capabilities of the university or universities to address the industrial research interests and needs noted above, including faculty and infrastructure. C. Project Description Detail how the objectives of the planning grant will be achieved. Include an outline for a meeting with industrial representatives that is designed to determine the research agenda and its viability. Include a description of the roles the proposed Center Director and other researchers will have in performing this planning study. Include a discussion of managerial experience of the proposed Center Director.
Support is generally for travel, an industry planning meeting, publications and faculty time.
Note any other sources of funds to be used in this study. E. Industry Endorsements Letters from at least six potential Center members should accompany the proposal. These letters should note that the Center's concept and proposed research agenda have the potential for receiving support from industry and that the firm or organization would consider joining if the Center were formed. There are no specific closing dates for planning grant proposals. Allow about six months between receipt of the formal proposal and the final decision.