The Center for Produce Safety announced its annual call for preliminary research proposals. Pre-Proposals and required documents should be received by CPS at the following email address: proposals@centerforproducesafety.org no later than 12:00noon (Pacific Standard Time) on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Pre-Proposal Resources
- CPS Grant Opportunities webpage provides guidance documents, required forms, and industry collaborators (as they become available). Updates will be posted on this page.
- 2022 Research Priorities (click here)
- A few common questions and suggestions:
- Maximum length of pre-proposal is three single-spaced pages. Includes all required information. Check guidelines for font requirements.
- Indirect Cost Recovery IDC for funded proposals: 8% of personnel costs (salaries + benefits).
- Please check the CPS website for previously funded research (click here).
- Letters of support – while not required, they are encouraged. In particular, industry support that will help with the implementation of the project is considered a valuable resource to the project. Please ask for guidance regarding letters of support.
Research Priorities Webinar, Thursday, September 23, 2021, 9:00 – 10:30 AM Pacific: CPS Technical Committee members will share industry food safety challenges and the reasons for this year’s research priorities. Scientists considering a proposal submission are strongly encouraged to register and attend this event. Register here