U.S. Wheat & Barley

Scab Initiative

FY07 Request for Research Project Pre-Proposals

Pre-Proposal Submission Deadline:Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 5:00

PM EDT

Submit to:USWBSI/NFOATTN: Susan Canty380 Plant & Soil Sciences BuildingEast Lansing, MI 48824-1325

USWBSI FY07 Project Pre-Proposal

For more information:www.scabusa.orgscabusa@scabusa.org517-355-0271 ext. 183

FY07 RFP Application Kit

USWBSI FY07 Project Pre-Proposal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................iiChanges to FY07 RFP from pervious year .......................................................................................iiiReview Process..................................................................................................................................ivResearch Area Committee (RAC) Chairs/IIR Research Contact.......................................................v

InstructionsCover Page.................................................................................................................................1Project Summary Page...............................................................................................................2Summary of Progress for Ongoing Related Projects.................................................................2Project Description.....................................................................................................................2References to Project Description..............................................................................................4Research Objectives/RA Priorities Form...................................................................................4Facilities and Equipment............................................................................................................4Collaborative or Sub Contractual Arrangements.......................................................................4Vita and Publication List...........................................................................................................4Current and Pending Support.....................................................................................................4Budget and Budget Justification................................................................................................4Performance Reports..................................................................................................................5On-line Submission Process (CBCC Pre-proposals only).........................................................6Check List and Order of Required Items for Project Pre-Proposals..........................................7

FY07 Program Descriptions and Research Priorities (PD-RP)Chemical, Biological & Cultural Control (CBCC)....................................................................8Etiology, Epidemiology and Disease Forecasting (EEDF)......................................................10Food Safety, Toxicology, & Utilization of Mycotoxin-contaminated Grain (FSTU).............11Genetic Engineering and Transformation (GET)....................................................................12Host Genetic Resources (HGR)...............................................................................................14Host Genetics & Genomics (HGG).........................................................................................16Pathogen Genetics & Genomics (PGG)...................................................................................18Variety Development & Uniform Nurseries (VDUN).............................................................19

FORMS (Last six pages of RFP Application)

Check ListCover PageProject Summary PageProject Objectives/RA Research Priorities FormCurrent and Pending Support PageSingle FY07 Project Pre-Proposal Budget Page

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USWBSI FY07 Project Pre-Proposal

INTRODUCTION

The goal of the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative is: “To develop as quickly as possible effective control measures that minimize the threat of Fusarium head blight (scab), including the reduction of mycotoxins, to the producers, processors, and consumers of wheat and barley”. The Initiative is guided by a Steering Committee that includes growers, farm organizations, food processors (e.g., millers, pasta manufacturers, and brewers), scientists (from Land Grant universities, USDA, and private companies), and consumer groups. Each year, the Steering Committee submits to the USDA-ARS a comprehensive and optimized research plan designed to achieve the Initiative’s goals. That plan is the Initiative’s recommendation for how the USDA-ARS can most effectively employ the funds appropriated by the U.S. Congress for collaborative scab research. The USWBSI is soliciting FY07 (approximately May 2007 – April 2008) pre-proposals for the eight research areas listed below. The USWBSI is encouraging PIs to consider the following in developing pre-proposals:

1) Integrated/Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) – Certain discipline areas and groups have established a track record of integration and collaboration in their pre-proposals (e.g. projects involving varieties, fungicides and rotations). Many PI’s, however, tend to submit pre-proposals that are narrowly focused within their area of research. The USWBSI would like to see pre-proposals that emphasize collaboration and integration, whether it involves crossing state lines or research area boundaries. Why? Because so far, the greatest progress in reducing the economic impact of scab has depended on combinations of management practices (e.g., appropriate rotations, best varieties, plus fungicides).

2) Greater focus on mycotoxins –It is recognized that while we have made progress in reducing the economic impact of head scab, and scab symptoms have been reduced, DON levels remain high under certain conditions. This continues to be a serious economic drain on the barley and wheat industries.

3) Getting the word out – The most efficacious solutions to date require stakeholder awareness and implementation: grow resistant varieties, use fungicides when the risk of scab is high, manage crop rotations effectively. Pre-proposals should contain an outreach component that increases stakeholder awareness of possible solutions to head scab.

USWBSI Research Areas:

Chemical, Biological & Cultural Control (CBCC) – Electronic Submission only Etiology, Epidemiology and Disease Forecasting (EEDF) Food Safety, Toxicology, & Utilization of Mycotoxin-contaminated Grain (FSTU) Genetic Engineering and Transformation (GET) Host Genetic Resources (HGR) Host Genetics & Genomics (HGG) Pathogen Genetics & Genomics (PGG) Variety Development & Uniform Nurseries (VDUN) Integrated/Interdisciplinary Research (IRR) Projects

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Finalized program descriptions and research priorities for each of the eight research areas are included in this document, and can also be accessed through the USWBSI’s website at www.scabusa.org/research_rfp07.html. The USWBSI is in the process of developing a Web-based pre-proposals submission process. For FY07, a beta or test version will be utilized for pre-proposals submitted to the Chemical, Biological and Cultural Control research area. PI’s submitting a pre-proposal(s) to the CBCC research area must first complete a ‘Pre-Registration’ process. The web-based Pre-Registration form may be accessed athttp://www.scabusa.org/cgi-bin/pre_req.cgi. The deadline for completing the pre-registration process (CBCC only) is August 30, 2006. See Page 5 for detailed instructions/information regarding the on-line submission of CBCC pre-proposals.

Principal Investigators (PIs) should study this information prior to completing their pre-proposals, since it represents the guidelines that the reviewers will apply when considering pre-proposals. PIs are welcome and encouraged to interact with any of the Research Area Chairs (Table 1), or this office, to identify the appropriate area for their proposed work.

A single PI may submit more than one project pre-proposal, however, each pre-proposal (i.e. project) will be handled as a distinct, autonomous and complete submission as per the instructions listed here. In other words, each pre-proposal must include all required materials (Application for Funding Cover Page, Project Description, CV, Publication List, Budget, etc.).

Changes to FY07 RFP from previous year:

This request for research project pre-proposals (RFP) contains substantial changes from the FY06 version the most significant being the acceptance of pre-proposals that focus on ‘Integrated/ Interdisciplinary Research (IIR). PIs preparing RFP’s in the IIR category should note changes on the ‘Cover Page’ and also the development of the ‘Budget’ and ‘Budget Justification’. Another important change is the inclusion of a form (follows ‘Project Summary’ page) which demonstrates a linkage between pre-proposal objectives and specific research priorities that have been identified. For example, a pre-proposal submitted to VDUN might have as one objective “to screen segregating populations for scab resistance”; this would correspond to the FY07 research objective “The breeding and release of FHB-resistant wheat and barley varieties and germplasm that are adapted to FHB-threatened states.” The form should be used for all proposals including those integrated/interdisciplinary research proposals, where the proposed research objectives should be linked to research priorities from the relevant research areas. It is important that you use the FY07 RFP Application forms, included in this booklet and posted on the Web site (http://www.scabusa.org /research_rfp07 .html . The correct forms are readily identified by the inclusion of “FY07” in their titles and headers/footers. Significant changes within the application kit are marked by vertical lines on the left and right margins. Potential PIs should therefore carefully read the instructions that follow and ensure that their pre-proposals conform exactly to the described format.

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REVIEW PROCESS

The deadline for submitting pre-proposals is Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 5:00 PM (Eastern). Pre-proposals received on or before that date will be sent for review by one of the Research Committees listed in Table 1. The Executive Committee reviews the Research Committee’s recommendations and if necessary, modifies the awards so that they fit into the FY07 congressional budget and the overall objectives of the Initiative. The final step is approval of the EC’s recommended research plan and budget by the Steering Committee in early December. Principal investigators for those pre-proposals that are recommended by the Initiative will be asked to compile and formalize their pre-proposal(s) for inclusion in the Initiative’s recommended research plan. The comprehensive plan will be sent to ARS, which will conclude its review of the Initiative’s recommendations in the early months of 2007.

If you have any questions regarding this application, or the proposal process, please contact the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative’s Networking and Facilitation Office (NFO) by phone at (517) 355-0271 ext. 183 or by e-mail at scabusa@msu.edu. Please note that project pre-proposals will be regarded as confidential documents. Distribution will be limited only to parties involved with the review process. Also, depending on your institution’s requirements, the authorized organizational representative’s signature may not be required at this stage (not required for PIs affiliated with USDA-ARS).

A single copy of each project pre-proposal, plus additional copies if the pre-proposal contains colored images1, must be received in the NFO at the following address by Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 5:00 PM (Eastern):

USWBSI/NFOATTN: Susan Canty, Manager380 Plant and Soil Sciences BuildingMichigan State University

East Lansing, MI 48824-1325

Pre-Registration Deadline (CBCC RA only): August 30, 2006, 5:00 PM (EDT).

Pre-Proposal Submission Deadline (All RAs): September 19, 2006, 5:00 PM (EDT).

1 For pre-proposals with color images, PIs should send 15 signed, unstapled, colored, copies plus the original (signed, unstapled). All others should send only the signed original pre-proposal.

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Table 1. Research Area Committees (RAC) Chairs/Contact for IRR pre-proposals

Research Area2 RAC Chair Email Address

Program Description and Research Priorities (PD-RP)Web Address

CBCC Marty Draper, USDA-CREES mdraper@csrees.usda.gov www.scabusa.org/research_cbcc.html

EEDF Erick De Wolf, Penn State University dewolf1@psu.edu www.scabusa.org/research_eedf.html

FSTU Jim Pestka, Michigan State University pesttka@msu.edu www.scabusa.org/research_fstu.html

GET Ron Skadsen, USDA-ARS, WI rskadsen@.wisc.edu www.scabusa.org/research_get.html

HGR Stephen Baenziger, University of Nebraska pbaenziger1@unl.edu www.scabusa.org/research_hgr.html

HGG Herb Ohm, Purdue University hohm@purdue.edu www.scabusa.org/research_hgg.html

PGG Bob Bowden, USDA-ARS, KS rbowden@ksu.edu www.scabusa.org/research_pgg.html

VDUNMohamed Mergoum, North Dakota State University

mohamed.mergoum@ndsu.edu www.scabusa.org/research_vdun.html

IRRDave Van Sanford, Director of the Networking & Facilitation Office

dvs@uky.edu orscabusa@scabusa.org www.scabusa.org/research_rfp07.html

2 CBCC – Chemical, Biological and Cultural ControlEEDF– Etiology, Epidemiology and Disease ForecastingFSTU – Food Safety, Toxicology, and Utilization of Mycotoxin-contaminated GrainGET – Genetic Engineering and TransformationHGR – Host Genetic ResourcesHGG – Host Genetics and GenomicsPGG – Pathogen Genetics and GenomicsVDUN – Variety Development and Uniform NurseriesIRR – Integrated/Interdisciplinary Research

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMAT AND CONTENTS OF FY07 PROJECT PRE-PROPOSALS

To facilitate pre-proposal preparation, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding pre-proposal preparation and submission are available electronically on the USWBSI’s Website at:

http://www.scabusa.org/pdfs/fy07_rfp_faq.pdf

It is important that all pre-proposals conform to the instructions provided in the FY07 Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP) Application. The USWBSI’s Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO) may return without review proposals that are not consistent with these instructions. The NFO must authorize any deviations from these instructions in advance of pre-proposal submission.

Deviations may be authorized by written approval from the NFO Director (dvs@uky.edu) or Manager (scabusa@scabusa.org).

Application for Funding Cover Page

The funding application paperwork enclosed herein is a modified version of the process used by USDA’s National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program. The pre-proposal must contain a completed Pre-proposal Application for Funding Cover Page, which will be the first page of the application. In completing this form, please note the following:

Title of Proposal (Block 6). The title of the project pre-proposal must be brief (80-character maximum), yet represent the major thrust of the project. Because this title will be used to provide information to those who may not be familiar with the proposed project, highly technical words or phraseology should be avoided where possible. In addition, phrases such as “investigation of” or “research on” should not be used.

Principal Investigator/Co-Investigators (Block 10). List the name of the proposing principal investigator in this block. All other participating scientist should be listed as co-investigators. The co-investigators should be limited to those required for major scientific collaboration.

Phone Numbers (Block 11). Please list the phone and fax number, and the e-mail address (if available) of the principal investigator in this block.

Currently Funded Projects (Block 13). List the titles of all individual research projects that are currently being funded in FY06 (approx. May 2006 – April 2007) in association with the USWBSI/ARS collaboration.

Research Area (Block 16). Your Project Pre-Proposal should be constructed to address one or more of the priorities included in the FY07 Program Description and Research Priorities.   In Block 16, designate with an 'X' one Research Area whose description and priorities your project is designed to address. Research Area (RA) Program Descriptions and Research Priorities (PD-RP) are included in this application. You can also view them on the Initiative’s Web site at www.scabusa.org/research.html. If ‘Integrated/Interdisciplinary Research’ (IIR) was designated, list all research areas (acronyms) that are relevant to the IIR proposed project.

Signatures. Sign and date the Pre-proposal Application for Funding Cover Page in the places indicated at the bottom of the page. The principal investigator, and if applicable, all co-investigators, must sign all project pre-proposals. Signatures for co-investigators may initially be

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represented by faxed copies of the cover page, but PI’s should arrange for the Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO) to receive a cover page with ink signatures of all co-investigators as soon as possible.

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FY07 USWBSI Project Pre-Proposal

Project Summary Page

Each project pre-proposal must contain a completed Project Summary Page, which will be the second page of the project pre-proposal. The names and institutions of all of the principal and co-investigators should be listed on this form (if space for this information is insufficient, please enter “see attached” and provide the information on a separate sheet immediately following the Project Summary Page). The project summary itself must fit within the space indicated. The summary is not intended for the general reader; consequently, it may contain technical language relating to Fusarium head blight research. The project summary should be self-contained, include a specific description of the activity to be undertaken, and focus on the following:

Overall project goal(s) Project Objectives (list in numbered format); Plans to accomplish project goal(s) within period of proposed work (one-year duration); and Relevance of the project to the goals of the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative with specific

reference to the research priorities listed in the FY07 Program Descriptions and Research Priorities (PD-RP).

A concise, informative project summary is essential. Project Summaries are considered part of the pre-proposal and are therefore confidential. The complete Project Summary should fit within the space allocated in the form.

Summary of Progress for Ongoing Related Project(s) – Limit to a single page per project.

The purpose of this section is to enable PI's to demonstrate that they have made (or are moving towards) effective use of funds for ongoing USWBSI-recommended projects related to the current pre-proposal.  This includes projects which were initially funded this year (FY06).  Include the following information for each relevant ongoing project:

Project Title; brief summary of activities (including non-data generating items such as hiring of personnel,

equipment acquisition, etc.), any results and/or accomplishments made to date (include actual data documenting progress made since FY06 funding was awarded; and

any information that will help reviewers understand how the current pre-proposal builds upon the ongoing project. 

FY07 USWBSI Project Pre-ProposalProject Description

The Project Description should provide a clear statement of the work to be undertaken and must include: research objectives for the period of the proposed work and expected significance; relation to longer-term goals of the PI's project; and relation to the present state of knowledge in the field, to work in progress by the PI under other support and to work in progress elsewhere.

The Project Description should outline the general plan of work, including the broad design of activities to be undertaken, and, where appropriate, provide a clear description of experimental methods and procedures, and plans for preservation, documentation, and sharing of data, samples, physical collections, curriculum materials and other related research and education products.

i. Format: Brevity will assist reviewers and USWBSI/NFO staff in dealing effectively with pre-proposals. Therefore, the written text of the Project Description must be five pages or less (single spaced or equivalent); ten pages or less in total including figures and tables. The Project Description should be formatted using Times New Roman (Font not smaller than 12 point) with one-inch margins. Conformance to the page limitation will be strictly enforced and may not be exceeded unless a deviation has been specifically authorized by the NFO.

ii. Content:

Title. Same as Funding Cover Page (80-Character Maximum).

Introduction. A clear statement of the goal(s) and supporting objectives or research questions of the proposed project should be included. These are one-year projects; include only those research objectives which can be accomplished within one year. The most significant published work in the field under consideration, including the work of key project personnel on the current application, should be reviewed. The current status of research in this field of science should also be described including, but not limited to, any ongoing USWBSI-recommended work currently underway. Preliminary data pertinent to the proposed research may be included in this section. Present and discuss published literature that is directly related to, and supports, the proposed research (research objectives, materials and methods)

Rationale and Significance. It is understood that head scab is a devastating disease. Acknowledgment of this fact should require no more than one sentence. Concisely present the rationale behind the proposed research. Relevance of the project to the goals of the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative with specific reference to the priorities listed in the FY07 Program Descriptions and Research Priorities (PD-RP). If applicable, please indicate if the research proposed here could lead to successful acquisition of grant funds from other agencies.

Research Materials and Methods. Specifically, this section must include:

The hypotheses or questions being asked; A description of the investigations and/or experiments proposed in the sequence in which

the investigation or experiments are to be preformed; Techniques and methodologies to be used in carrying out the proposed project, including the

feasibility of the techniques. (Describe in step by step fashion exactly what techniques, materials and methods will be used.);

Results expected; Means by which experimental data will be analyzed or interpreted; Means of applying results or accomplishing technology transfer, where appropriate; Pitfalls that may be encountered;

FY07 USWBSI Project Pre-Proposal Limitations to proposed procedures; and A tentative schedule for conducting major steps involved in these investigations and/or

experiments.

Please Note: Failure to address each of the issues in the bullet list will diminish the likelihood of the success of your pre-proposal being recommended for funding.

References to Project Description

All references cited in the Project Description should be included in bibliographic format. Although there is no established page limitation for the references, this section must include bibliographic citations only, and must not be used to provide parenthetical information outside of the project description.

Project Objectives/Research Priorities Form

The PI will use this form (follows ‘Project Summary’ page in RFP Application) to demonstrate a linkage between proposal objectives and specific research priorities that have been identified. The form should be used for integrated/interdisciplinary proposals too, with the research priorities from the relevant research areas linked to proposal objectives. Specific instructions are included on the form.

Facilities and Equipment

All facilities and major items of equipment available for use or assignment to the proposed project during the requested period of support should be described. In addition, items of nonexpendable equipment necessary to conduct and successfully conclude the proposed project should be listed (including dollar amounts), and, if funds are requested for their acquisition, justification should be included in the Budget Justification.

Collaborative or Sub Contractual Arrangements

If the nature of the proposed project requires collaboration or contractual arrangements with other research scientists, corporations, organizations, agencies, etc, the applicant must identify the collaborator(s) and provide a detailed explanation of the nature of the collaboration. Evidence in the form of a letter of intent from all collaborators must be provided to assure reviewers that collaborators or sub-contractors involved have agreed to render the indicated services. The letter of intent must include specific details describing the services the collaborator will provide.

Vita and Publication List (Maximum four pages per Scientist)

To assist peer reviewers in assessing the competence and experience of the proposed project staff, all personnel who will be involved in the proposed project must be identified clearly. The following should be included for all personnel (PI, Co-Investigators, and secondary scientists (i.e. post-docs, graduate students)) who are expected to work on the project in a significant fashion (e.g. expectation of co-authorship on ensuing publications), whether or not funds are sought for this support:

Curriculum Vita (C.V.). The C.V. should be limited to a presentation of academic and research credentials, e.g., educational, employment and professional history, and honors and awards. Unless pertinent to the project, do not include meetings attended, seminars given, or personal data such as birth date, marital status, or community activities.

FY07 USWBSI Project Pre-Proposal Publication List. A chronological list of all publications in refereed journals during the past five

years, including those in press, should be provided for each professional project member for whom a curriculum vita is provided. Non-refereed technical publications that have relevance to the proposed project may be included.

The C.V. and Publication List combined must not exceed four pages per scientist. C.V.’s for collaborators or sub-contractors are not required.

Current and Pending Support

All project pre-proposals must contain a completed Current and Pending Support Page listing other current public or private support to which key personnel identified in the pre-proposal have committed portions of their time, whether or not salary support for person(s) involved is included in the budget. Analogous information must be provided for any pending proposals that are being considered by, or that will be submitted in the near future to, other possible sponsors, including other USDA Programs or agencies, and the USWBSI. Concurrent submission of identical or similar proposals to the other possible sponsors will not prejudice pre-proposal review or evaluation by the USWBSI for this purpose. However, a project pre-proposal that duplicates or overlaps substantially with a proposal already reviewed and funded (or to be funded) by another organization or agency will not be recommended under this program. The third column (‘Requested/Award Amount’) on the ‘Current and Pending Support Page’ has been divided into two sub-columns: Total $ Amount and PI $ Allocation. For each grant/proposal listed, include both the total (‘Total $ Amount’) and the amount you have or may receive (‘PI $ Allocation’).

Budget and Budget Justification

Please complete the ‘Single Project Pre-Proposal Budget Page’ and provide a 1-2 page Budget Justification of the budget items. USDA-ARS does not set a limit on the amount of indirect costs that can be allowed. However, the USWBSI’s review process will focus on the competitiveness of total project costs (direct and indirect). Because Fusarium head blight is such a severe problem for the U.S. wheat and barley industries, the USWBSI encourages institutions to limit indirect costs to 5%. Excessive indirect cost rates may prejudice the Steering Committee’s final funding recommendations to USDA-ARS. For ‘Integrated/Interdisciplinary Research’ projects, the total requested budget amount must be divided between the various research area components. This may be done by assigning a percentage of the budget to each of the RA components, or crafting individual budgets for each research area totaling the requested amount.

Tuition remission is permitted under USDA-ARS extramural agreements with any type of recipient organization (i.e. universities). If tuition remission is budgeted as a direct cost, it should be included in the "Other Direct Costs" category of the Budget Page (Section H).

Performance Reports

If you received funding in FY05 (approximately May 2005 through April 2006), attach your entire FY05 Final Performance Report. Required even if not relevant to proposed project pre-proposal.

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ON-LINE SUBMISSION PROCESS (CBCC PRE-PROPOSALS ONLY)

As stated previously, the USWBSI is in the process of developing a Web-based pre-proposal submission process. For FY07, a beta or test version will be utilized for pre-proposals submitted to the Chemical, Biological and Cultural Control research area. The instructions included in this application are also relevant to the on-line submission process. Pre-proposals will be submitted on-line using web-based forms and the uploading of PDF files. Although we are still in the early stages of development, the list below outlines sections of the FY07 RFP that will be submitted via forms or PDF files:

Web-based Forms Upload of PDF FilesCover Page Pre-Proposal Body – Contains the following:

Summary of Progress for Ongoing Related Project(s)

Project Description References to Project Description Facilities and Equipment Collaborative Arrangements (includes letters

of intent from collaborators.)

Project SummaryProject Objectives/Research Priorities FormCurrent and Pending Support Form (PI and Co-PIs each will complete separate form)Single Project Budget PageBudget Justification

Vita and Publications (PI and Co-PIs)FY05 Final Performance Report (uploaded to pre-proposal by USWBSI/NFO administrator)

The on-line submission process begins with the completion of a ‘Pre-Registration’ form. PIs must complete the ‘Pre-Registration’ no later than August 30, 2006, 5:00 PM (EDT). Information from this form will be used to setup PI-based accounts. From these accounts, the PI will be able to access the on-line submission process for his/her CBCC pre-proposal(s). Limited access will be given to Co-PIs so who must indicate their agreement to assist with the facilitation of the proposed research. Access will also be given to Authorized Organizational Representatives (i.e. institution’s office which handles grants) in order to approve the budget and budget justification.

We estimate that the on-line pre-proposal submission process will be operational by September 6, 2006. Detailed instructions will be distributed via e-mail to all PIs who pre-registered by the deadline (August 30, 2006).

URL for accessing the Pre-Registration: http://www.scabusa.org/cgi-bin/pre_req.cgi

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Check-list and Order of Required Items forProject Pre-Proposals

Check-list of Required Items for Pre-Proposal (completed and signed)

Application for Funding Cover Page– PI and Co-Investigators signature(s) required (See page 1 for guidelines on faxed signatures.)

Project Summary Page (must fit within text box)

Summary of Progress for Previously Funded Project – FY06 (one page maximum)

Project Description (five pages or less written text; ten pages or less in total including figures and tables)

References to Project Description

Project Objectives/Research Area Priorities Form

Facilities and Equipment

Collaborative Arrangements (must include letters of intent from each collaborator)

Vita and Publication List (maximum of four pages total per scientist)

Current and Pending Support (CPS) Page (complete one CPS per scientist)

Budget Justification (1-2 pages maximum)

Single Project Pre-Proposal Budget Page – PI Signature required

FY05 Final Performance Report (include entire report if received funding in FY05)

Pre-Registration Deadline (CBCC Pre-Proposals only): Wednesday, August 30, 2006, 5:00 PM (EDT).

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 5:00 PM (EDT).