Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. June 14, 2013. Include the name of the PI, confirmed and prospective co-PIs, and a list of the titles of the proposed synergistic projects addressed in the proposal.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: July 19, 2013

NIH application deadline: September 25, 2013

INTERNAL PREPROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the funding opportunity number, and a list of the titles of the proposed synergistic projects addressed in the proposal, and a working title for the proposal, starting with the acronym “CAM.” Identify the NC State PI and co-PIs, and the PIs of any collaborating external partner(s).  Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NIH.  No additional budget details are needed, and the amount provided is not binding.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative should conform to the NIH requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. PIs may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Biosketch: Provide an NIH biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs. Additional biosketches may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the proposal should advance to the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The deadline for submitting the internal preproposal to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu is 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2013. The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS.  If selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.

Limit of number of proposals: One Institutional Transformation OR one Institutional Transformation-Catalyst proposal per institution.  (Partnerships for Adaptation, Implementation and Dissemination proposals are not limited.)

Limit on number of letters of intent: One IT or IT-Catalyst letter of intent per institution.

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. June 13, 2013.  Include a title OR brief description of the proposed project, as well as the names, titles, contact information and departments of the NC State principal and co-principal investigators.  Add a heading for “Program track,” and specify whether the proposal is an Institutional Transformation proposal or an Institutional Transformation-Catalyst proposals.  If the IT-Catalyst track is chosen, also provide an explanation for why the proposal merits IT-Catalyst status.  Include an estimated funding amount that will be requested from NSF.  No details are needed and the amount provided is not binding.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. August 13, 2013 to the  limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date:  August 20, 2013

NSF required letter of intent deadline: October 4, 2013

NSF proposal deadline:  November 12, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements:

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the program solicitation number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “ADVANCE.”  Identify the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators, along with their departments, email addresses and telephone numbers.  List the partner organizations by their full names, and provide names and contact information for each partner’s principal project director/investigator.  If other academic institutions are involved, identify the contact person in the sponsored programs office or  equivalent.  If any non-funded academic institutions are involved, please provide information about the nature of their contributions.  Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF.  No details are needed and the amounts provided are not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NSF requirements, especially as the requirements for this program have changed this year, and to the review criteria in the program solicitation. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.  The five-page narrative itself may also contain visuals within the five pages.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NSF Biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs, as well as for the PI of any collaborating external partner.  No additional biosketches are required.  Additional biosketches may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal:  The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS.  However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. August 13, 2013.  The preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

Limit: One nominee per institution.  The institutional nominee may apply to either the Diabetes Research Career Initiator track OR the Diabetes Research Career Accelerator track.

Mandatory notification of interest in nominating or being nominated: A simple statement of nomination, rather than a full letter of support, is due by 5 p.m. May 31, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Provide the name, title and contact information of the nominee, plus a working title (or brief description) of the proposed work. Identify the program track to which the candidate is being nominated (Diabetes Research Career Initiator track or the Diabetes Research Career Accelerator track).  Include the year the  candidate was appointed to at NC State.  Candidates should first be nominated by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member; however, a self-nomination will be accepted if it is followed by a nomination by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member by the notification deadline.

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. May 30 2013. Include the name of the PI, any confirmed co-PIs, any collaborating partners, and a title or brief description of the proposed partnership conference.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. August 12, 2013 to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: August 16, 2013

NIH application deadline: October 17, 2013

INTERNAL PREPROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the funding opportunity number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “CS.” Identify the NC State PI and co-PIs, and the PI of any collaborating external partner(s).  Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NIH.  No additional budget details are needed, and the amount provided is not binding.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative should conform to the NIH requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. PIs may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Biosketch: Provide an NIH biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs. Additional biosketches may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the proposal should advance to the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The deadline for submitting the internal preproposal to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu is 5:00 p.m. August 12, 2013. The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS.  If selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.

Limit: Two nominees per institution

Eligibility:  Researchers, teachers and writers (with the exception of literary authors) who have completed their most advanced degrees, whether or not they are affiliated with an organization.  Individuals who have held or been awarded a major fellowship or research grant (more than $15,000) from organizations other than NC State within the last three years are not eligible.

Mandatory nomination or notification of interest in applying: A simple statement of nomination, rather than a full letter of support, is due by 5 p.m. May 29, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Include the name, title and contact information for the candidate, and include a title (or brief description) for the proposed work.  Candidates should first be nominated by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member; however, a self-nomination will be accepted if it is followed by a nomination by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member.   If the project responds to the NEH Bridging Cultures initiative referred to in the request for applications, include that information in the notification.

Internal preproposal submission deadline:  Submit internal preproposals by 5 p.m. July 29, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: August 2, 2013

NEH application deadline: September 26, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “SS.”  Include the candidate’s full name, title, email address and telephone number.  If the proposed project responds to the NEH Bridging Cultures initiative, add a heading, “Bridging Cultures,” and provide up to one sentence providing a general overview of how the proposed project advances the Bridging Cultures initiative.   Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 3 pages): Using the NEH program announcement and guidelines as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NEH requirements and review criteria. Candidates may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than three pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the three-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an appropriate curriculum vitae according to NEH guidelines, and sufficient for demonstrating to the internal review panel that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.  In the list of previous, current and pending support required by NEH guidelines, include a list of each fellowship and each research grant (from sources other than NC State) the candidate has received since September 1, 2010, plus the source or sponsor of each grant, the amount, and the start and end dates.  

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided.  Submit the internal preproposal to  limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. July 29, 2013. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. May 14, 2013. Include the name of the principal investigator, any confirmed co-principal investigators, the animal facility director if not identified as a PI or co-PI, the project manager/facilities person involved, the full name of the facility, and a working title of the proposed project (or a brief description of the proposed project).

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. June 25, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: June 28, 2013

NIH application deadline: August 2, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the funding opportunity number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “AR.” Identify the NC State principal investigator, co-principal investigators, and, if not included as an investigator, the name of the participating veterinarian, along with the departments, email addresses and telephone numbers of the team members. Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NIH; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NIH requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NIH biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs. No additional biosketches are required.  Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. June 11, 2013. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

Limit: One proposal per college

Mandatory notification of interest in nominating or being nominated:  Senior-level faculty nominating eligible young faculty must submit a simple statement naming the nominee to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. May 13, 2013.  A full letter of nomination or recommendation is not necessary.  Also include the date the nominee received a terminal degree (which is required to be in 2006 or later) and the date the postdoctoral position ended.  Self-nominations will be accepted as long as they are followed by a nomination from any senior-level faculty member by 5 p.m. May 13, 2013.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. May 28, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: May 31, 2013

Grant Foundation application deadline: July 8, 2012

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program,  the name of the nominee and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “WTGSP.”  On the title page, also specify which William T. Grant Scholars Program current research interest is met by the proposed project:  How youth settings work, how they affect youth development and how they can be improved; or When, how and under what conditions research evidence is used in policy and practice that affect youth, and how its use can be improved.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the William T. Grant Scholars Program Application Guidelines as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. Please also consult the the document, “Guidance for Nominating Institutions,” which is available on the same page as the link to the Application Guidelines. The narrative should pay close attention to the Grant Foundation requirements and review criteria. Candidates may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae appropriate for demonstrating eligibility and competitiveness for the William T. Grant Scholars Program.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5:00 p.m. May 28, 2013.

Limit: No more than two Statements of Interest (SoIs) per organization

Limit on (required) letter of intent: One per institution.  Letter of intent deadline is April 1, 2013.

Limit on proposals:   One per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Due to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. January 8,  2013.  Include a working title or brief description of the planned proposal.  Provide the name, title, email address and telephone number of the NC State principal investigator, as well as for the confirmed NC State co-principal investigators. Identify any confirmed or prospective partner organizations in full.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Due by 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: February 19, 2013

NSF (required) letter of intent deadline:  April 1, 2013

NSF proposal deadline:  May 13, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the program solicitation number, and the working title of the project, starting with the acronym “NNNIN.”  List all NC State principal and co-principal investigators, along with their departments, email addresses and telephone numbers.  If other institutions or organizations are involved, identify the partner organization in full and provide the complete contact information of the principal investigator.  Include the total funding amount that will be requested.  Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NSF requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation.  Investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NSF Biosketch or equivalent for the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators. No additional biosketches are required. One or two additional curriculum vitae will be accepted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if the proposal is selected in the internal review, then it does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager before or by 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2013.

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5 p.m. April 30, 2012, with a copy to College of Education Associate Dean for Research Samuel Snyder. Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators.  Provide the full names of partnering organizations, plus the name and contact information of each respective partner’s principal investigator.  Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2012 to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager.

Department of Education letter of intent due date:  July 19, 2012.  Letters of intent are requested, but not required, and are not limited in the number per institution.

Estimated internal review completion date: July 26, 2012

Department of Education application deadline: September 20, 2012

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program,  and a working title for the proposed project, starting with “RPP.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information  for the primary investigator of each partner.  On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from the Department of Education; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the Department of Education Request for Applications as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the Department of Education requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Biographical sketches: Provide biographical sketch for the NC State principal investigator. Additional biographical sketches for the primary co-principal investigators  may also be submitted.  Any biographical sketches submitted should be  materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5:00 p.m. July 19, 2012. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

Limit: One proposal per “major division,” i.e. per college

Notification of nomination:  Department heads, associate deans for research or other senior-level faculty must submit a sentence of nomination–a full letter of nomination or recommendation is not necessary–for nominated individual(s) to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5 p.m. April 16, 2012.  Include the date the nominee received a terminal degree (which is required to be in 2005 or later) and the date the postdoctoral position ended.  Individuals who wish to be nominated must find a “sponsoring” faculty member to submit the brief nomination statement.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. May 14, 2012 to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: Maryh 18, 2012

Grant Foundation application deadline: July 3, 2012

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program,  the name of the nominee and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “WTGS.”  On the title page, also provide which of the William T. Grant Scholars Program current research interests is met by the proposed project:  How youth settings work, how they affect youth development and how they can be improved; or When, how and under what conditions research evidence is used in policy and practice that affect youth, and how its use can be improved.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the William T. Grant Scholars Program Application Guidelines as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the Grant Foundation requirements and review criteria. candidates may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae appropriate for demonstrating eligibility and competitiveness for the William T. Grant Scholars Program.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5:00 p.m. May 14, 2012. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

Limit on number of proposals: Only one application per university per calendar year.  This limit means that NC State MUST identify its one allowed application prior to March 1, even though there are two deadlines: March 7, 2013 and August 8, 2013.  The principal investigator chooses an NEA arts category (Artist Communities, Design or Music, etc.), and submits the application to the deadline specified by that category.  For details, see “NEA proposal submission deadline” below.

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Due by 5 p.m. January 24, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Provide the name, title and contact information of the principal investigator/project director, other collaborating NC State faculty, and any other partners. The arts category must be specified.  To choose an arts category, see the Art Works program description.  Also specify the NEA deadline(s) for the chosen category.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Due by 5 p.m. February 4, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: February 6, 2013

NEA proposal submission deadlines:  For the “Artist Communities“ category: March 7, 2013 only.  For the “Design” category:  August 8, 2013 only.  For the following categories, the application may be submitted to either deadline:  Arts Education, Dance, Folk and Traditional Arts, Literature, Local Arts Agencies, Media Arts, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting and Multidisciplinary Works, Theater and Musical Theater, and Visual Arts.  See Grants for Arts: Art Works for more information.

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page(1 to 2 pages): Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, and the NEA-defined arts category, as described in the NEA Grants for Arts Project Guidelines, that the planned arts project addresses.   Also provide a working title for the proposed project, starting with “GFA, ,” and include the name, title and contact information of the project leader and co-leaders.  Also identify the source(s) of the required non-federal matching funds, and specify whether the funds are prospective, requested or confirmed.  If the funds are prospective or requested, provide an estimate of the requested funding amount for each non-federal sponsor.  If the funds are confirmed, provide the amount of non-federal funding confirmed.   Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (3 to 5 pages):  Follow the guidelines for your project’s particular field or category, as listed on the “Apply” page of the NEA website.  Click on the specific category appropriate for your project.  On the next page under the heading, “Art Works,” click on the “continue” link.  (Avoid clicking on any other “continue” link belonging to any other NEA program.)  Following the guidelines for your specific category, explain why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the NEA review.  The narrative should pay close attention to the NEA requirements for the specific category and the corresponding review criteria in the guidelines for that category. From the list of four outcomes, identify the primary outcome and the secondary outcome for the proposed project, and also the  activities under that outcome that you have chosen for your proposed project.  The summary should define the desired achievements and how the degree of achievement will be assessed at the end of the project.  Using the guidelines as a standard, provide any relevant information to assist the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages.  Use visuals as needed.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae or biosketch for the principal investigator(s) that demonstrates appropriate expertise for successful completion of the project.  List funded projects, published scholarly works produced with the funding, or exhibits, etc. as appropriate, and identify the sponsoring organizations, dates and, as applicable, locations of the works.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if the preproposal is selected in the internal review, the application submitted to NEA does have to be submitted in PINS prior to submission to NEA.  Carefully review the internal preproposals and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to limited-submission@ncsu.edu before or on 5 p.m. February 4, 2013.  Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

Limit on number of proposals: One proposal per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Due to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. November 26, 2012.  Include a working title or brief description of the planned proposal (spelling out all acronyms on first reference) and identify the principal investigator, as well as the confirmed NC State co-principal investigators.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: 5:00 p.m. December 17, 2012

Estimated internal review completion date: January 11, 2013

Internal review presentation deadline: Prepare a one-page project summary and a presentation up to 12 minutes long describing the proposed research project. Submit a copy of the one-pager and presentation by noon January 10, 2012 to the Limited Submission Manager. For requirements, see “Internal review presentation requirements” below.

Date of the presentation and internal review meeting: January 11, 2013

Notification of principal investigators regarding review results: January 15, 2013

Date the finalists(s) begin to work with University Advancement in the mandatory Keck Phase I pre-application counseling process: January 16, 2013

Phase I application deadline: May 1, 2013

Keck invitation for full proposal: July 15, 2013

Keck Phase II full proposal deadline: August 15, 2013

INTERNAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS 

Internal preproposal

Title page:  Provide a title page with the name of the sponsor, the name of the program, the Phase I application due date (month, day and year), and the working title of the proposed project.  Also provide the names of the principal and co-principal investigators, along with their contact information.  Include a line, “Estimated total funding request,” for the amount of the request as of the internal preproposal due date.

Project narrative (up to 5 pages total):  Using the W. M. Keck Foundation Phase I Application Process and the Phase I Application Form as guides, describe why NC State should select this proposal for submission to the Keck Foundation. The narrative should adhere to all W. M. Keck Foundation Phase I Application Process requirements and address Keck requirements, starting on page 3 of the Phase I Application Form under Project Summary, items 2 – 5, and under Project Description, items 6, 8, 9 and 10. Also provide, as requested on page 4 under Project Requirements, one page for a list of five knowledgeable experts in the field who can review your funding request and provide opinions as specified. No other Keck Application Form information is needed.  Provide any other relevant information to assist the NC State panel members in their deliberations.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a complete CV for the NC State principal investigator. Additional CVs will be accepted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal review presentation information does not have to be entered into PINS.  However, the project that is selected in the internal review, when developed as a Phase I application, does have to be entered in PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the internal review presentation to the Limited Submission Manager on or before noon January 10, 2013.

Presentation requirements:

Content: The first slide should provide the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the cycle for which the preproposal is being submitted (May 1 Phase I application for awards to be reviewed in January), and a working title of the proposal, starting with “SAE” (Science and Engineering). Using the heading, “Estimated funding request,” provide the total estimated amount requested, noting the Keck budget information requirements on page four of the application form (details below). The total amount provided is not binding. After the title slide, the remaining content should be prepared based on the internal preproposal, and further make the case for the NC State panel to select the proposal for submission to the Keck Foundation.  The narrative should adhere to all W. M. Keck Foundation Phase I Application Process requirements and address all Keck requirements.   Provide any other relevant information to assist the NC State panel members in their deliberations, keeping within the 12-minute time limit.

Presentation scheduling:  Each principal investigator’s presentation will be scheduled for 12 minutes.  The 12 minutes must include both the presentation itself and time for any Q and A that the presenter wishes include within the 12-minute period.  The sequence will be scheduled as closely as possible to the convenience of the reviewers and the presenters.

Presentation due date:  Copies of the presentations are due to limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 12 noon January 10, 2013.  The presentation date is scheduled for January 11, 2013.

One-page abstract:  Prepare one-page project summary according the Phase I Application Form, page 3, item 1 under “Project Summary.”  Bring the one-page abstract to the review meeting and presentations on January 11, 2013, and provide them to Executive Director John Anderson, Ph.D., of Corporate and Foundation Relations.