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Project Description (300 word maximum): Describe the project and how the research will be conducted.
Budget (50 word maximum):
Total dollar amount requested from NCSA: How much money are you requesting from NCSA for your research?
Note that the CDDR program has a budget of $150,000 and will typically award 2-3 projects within that budget.
- Other intended funding sources for project funds: please list all other projected sources of funding other than NCSA.
Primary Impacted Beneficiaries (150 word maximum):
How will this project benefit NCSA? Describe the impact this project will have at NCSA.
Training Opportunities: What are the potential opportunities to learn with this project?
Listed below are examples that the project could provide opportunities for:
NCSA Staff
UIUC Post-Docs
Students
Criteria for Success: What defines success of the project; in numbers, findings, methods, etc.
Buyout Time for Full CDDR Proposal Development
A maximum of 5% of your time for one month may be requested via your pre-proposal
If extra time is needed, please schedule a meeting with the Proposal Development Office.
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When you have completed the form, press ‘Submit’ only once. It will take time to upload the submission. *Please note* Full proposals should not be submitted until your pre-proposal form has been approved (see "Pre-Proposal" section above.)
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It is anticipated that the majority of the budget will be to support staff and student time. Other costs may be allowed as described below. Any questions with respect to allowability of costs should be addressed with the CDDR program coordinator Proposal Development Office.
- Travel will be supported only if it is strictly necessary to conduct the work. Typically, conference attendance will not be supported.
- Hardware purchases will be supported only if it is specific to this project work. Laptops and similar items will not be allowed and are supported through NCSA’s budget process.
- Software purchases will be supported only if it is specific to this project work.
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