Major Equipment Competition

Storrs and Regional Campuses

Call for Proposals

The Vice President for Research invites proposals for research equipment that would significantly enhance the research capabilities of the University. One and one-half million dollars will be available for this one-time competition and it is anticipated that awards will be made by November 2009. The proposals should significantly enhance existing or proposed research, scholarship or creative activities; enhance external funding prospects; and advance the Academic Plan. This competition is for major equipment or an array ($100K plus) that:

• Benefits a group of researchers
• Enhances the research profile and thereby attracts substantial external funding
• Can be justified in the context of significant advances in research area(s)
• Advances the Academic Plan

A complete description of the Academic Plan is available at http://academicplan.uconn.edu/. It is anticipated that a small number of large grants will be awarded. The Principal Investigator(s) must hold a tenured/tenure-track appointment. Preference will be given to individuals not funded in the previous Provost Equipment Competition. A secondary competition for equipment that costs less than $100K will be announced in the near future.

Guidelines for application
Cover Page
Exernal Grant Funding
Awardees

Timeline

October 30, 2009 – proposals due by 4:30 p.m.
November 13, 2009 – awards announced by this date

Contract Information:

Larisa Hull Zagorski
larisa.hull@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-6378