walcc 2012 project proposal annotated template.doc

Cooperative Project Proposal ANNOTATED Template Due March 1st, 2012 Page One

Project Title:

Project Leader or Principal Investigator responsible for completion of project (Name, Title, organization, email address, phone):

Co-Principal Investigators, Cooperators/Partners (Name, organization, email address, phone) Total Funding Requested from WALCC: $__________

Total Leveraged contributions: $___________

RFP topic(s) addressed:

1) Shorefast Ice Dynamics: _____

2) Local Involvement monitoring coastal dynamics: ___

3) Coastal storms effects on biological resources: ___ 4) Instrumentation: _____

Abstract: (This will be widely distributed via our WALCC website and should be written for a broad audience.)

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Background/Justification: How does your proposal advance understanding about Coastal Storms and Their Impacts in western Alaska? Be clear about how your proposal addresses the topic area(s) and how the results of your work will be useful to land and resource managers (including Tribal managers if applicable) in western Alaska.

Project Objectives: Clearly state the primary objectives of your work.

Methods: Briefly describe the activities and methods proposed to achieve project goals. Include description of proposed project area. More detail will likely be required in developing the Scope of Work statement for the funding agreement. Provide enough detail to allow assessment of technical feasibility.

Expected Products: Identify the primary products developed as a result of funding this project (i.e. types of databases, reports or manuscripts, outreach products etc.).

Decision-maker contact info: Identify up to three decision makers who are likely to utilize the results from this project. Provide their name, title, agency/entity, email and phone numbers.

Education/Outreach plan: Briefly describe how the project will incorporate the activities needed to ensure that local communities (if appropriate), the general public, land & resource decision-makers, and other scientists will be informed about the project and receive appropriate support to understand and utilize project results. Anticipate annual presentations (some may be via webinars) and progress reports to the WALCC.

Timeline of Major Project Milestones:

Budget: Include the major budget items in the general categories of: salary, travel, equipment, education/outreach and overhead. Include at least one in-person presentation in Anchorage to present results to the WALCC. You will need to show a budget breakout that separates these categories into data collection, analysis and management; report writing; and education & outreach during the development of the cooperative agreement if your project is selected for funding. Leveraged costs should also be documented and assigned an estimated dollar amount.

Data Management: Summarize the data management plan for this project including timelines for developing, maintaining and distributing data and products. Describe any known restrictions on sharing of the data expected to be generated by this project. A full data management plan will be required within 3 months of selection.

Applicant(s)’s Qualifications: Note: each proposal must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae or resume for each lead PI. Describe the key skills/experience of the project team so that reviewers can assess your ability to successfully complete the project of the scope and complexity described in your proposal. Identify required permits or permissions that will need to be obtained in advance of any field implementation. Identify experience in managing projects in remote regions of Alaska or similar high latitude ecosystems.

Primary Supporting Citations: Include citations that are critical to demonstrate that your project proposal is built upon a strong scientific foundation.

Follow all formatting requirements on page 6 of the announcement.

Do NOT exceed 7 pages (including the title page and citations)!

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