The Center for Produce Safety announced their 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 11, 2020.
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.
- 2021 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.
Research Priorities Webinar, Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 10:00 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
Office hours dedicated to research scientists · October 5 – 9, 2020 – Do you plan to submit a preliminary proposal and would you like to ask questions about a specific industry practice or the reason for a particular research priority? During the week of October 5-9, CPS will arrange a call with you, your team and a member(s) of the CPS Technical Committee or outside industry professionals to answer questions. Please send your questions and three preferred appointment times on or before Wednesday, September 30 to proposals@centerforproducesafety.org .
Questions about proposal requirements and general administrative topics may be sent to proposals@centerforproducesafety.org.