Funding Opportunities for the Western IPM Center

California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board Request for Proposals (Deadline is August 31, 2007)

The California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board extends an invitation to interested parties to submit research proposals for project funding.  Specific research interests are prioritized in the attachment included with this request for research proposals.  We especially encourage projects geared toward short, intermediate and long term research concerning management of the white rot organism (Sclerotium cepivorum).  Multiple year projects will also be considered.
 
The CA Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board is in its third year of operation.  Through mandatory assessments, it is our goal to fund $100,000 annually for basic and applied research as well as for demonstration projects.   We highly encourage proposals that allow cost sharing with other sources.
 
Research proposals are due to Dr. Shannon Mueller, UCCE Fresno, by Friday, August 31, 2007.  Electronic submission of RFPs is acceptable.  Please send them to: scmueller@ucdavis.edu. The mailing address is U.C. Cooperative Extension, 1720 S. Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA  93702.  The Garlic and Onion Research Committee will review all proposals by September 14, 2007 and a formal notification of acceptance of research proposals will be issued after final review.  Research projects submitted by University of California and California State University researchers will be given first priority.  Because of the need for global cooperation on white rot research, we encourage white rot researchers to develop collaborative proposals that may be considered by the Research Committee.  
 
If you have any questions concerning listed research objectives or requirements for completing the research proposal, please contact Shannon Mueller, UCCE by telephone at (559) 456-7261 or the Research Advisory Board CEO/Technical Manager, Robert Ehn by telephone at (559) 297-9322 or by e-mail at robertehn@sbcglobal.net.  We look forward to your proposals.

Shannon Mueller, Ph.D.
Agronomy Farm Advisor
UC Cooperative Extension
1720 S. Maple Avenue
Fresno, CA  93702
Main Office: 559-456-7285
Direct Line:  559-456-7261
FAX:  559-456-7575
Fresno County Web Site:  cefresno.ucdavis.edu