Attachment B - USGS Scientist Letter of Collaboration Template.docx

Attachment B USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Proposal Template - Letter of Collaboration/Commitment Remove Header Before Use

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To whom it may concern:

If the proposal submitted by Dr. (INSERT FULL NAME OF PI) entitled (INSERT PROJECT TITLE) is selected for funding by the USGS, it is my intent to collaborate and/or commit resources as detailed in the Project Description of the Applicants’ proposal, and in my description below. I have discussed my commitment to collaborate on this work with my Supervisor and I will include specific efforts of the collaboration in my agreed-upon internal work plan for the period of time of the proposal.

COLLABORATION/COMMITMENT STATEMENT:

In 1500 characters or less, describe ONLY the specific efforts involved as the USGS collaborator, or, if you are not a collaborator but are using this letter to state your commitment to provide resources such as data, explain ONLY the details of what resources will be provided to the Applicant. DO NOT INCLUDE WORDS OF ENDORSEMENT OR SUPPORT. Any words of endorsement or support will result in removal of the letter and possible rejection of the proposal.

(Signature) [Name of USGS Collaborator] [Title of USGS Collaborator]

(Signature) [Name of Supervisor of USGS Collaborator] [Title of Supervisor of USGS Collaborator]

Note: Red text signifies items that must be changed prior to proposal submission. No other text may be changed!