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Collaborative Activity Awards: Application Process

The budgets for collaborative activities will vary greatly depending on the scope of the proposed problem or project and on the number of people involved. The Foundation recognizes that funding must be appropriate to an activity's specific scope and needs. It also recognizes that organizing and implementing such an activity can be exceedingly time consuming.

Thus, rather than submit full proposals, applicants for Collaborative Activity Awards should submit a letter of inquiry. Letters of inquiry can be submitted at any time during the year, and must be submitted electronically to: collaborative @ jsmf.org. There are no application deadlines for these grants. Applicants can expect an initial response to their letters within 2-3 weeks of receipt. The letter of inquiry must include:

A brief description of the proposed activity and an explanation of its scientific importance or practical significance (not to exceed 1000 words in length).

A listing of representative or possible participants.

An estimate of the proposed activity's duration and budget (sample budget: PDF | Excel).

The lead applicant should also enclose a current short form curriculum vitae.

Collaborative Activity Award letters of inquiry are subject to the "Once-Every-Three-Years" Eligibility Policy.

Foundation staff, in consultation with its Advisory Panels, will review the letters of inquiry for their relevance to the Foundation's program interests, the significance and importance of the activity, and likelihood that the Foundation could provide the necessary funding for the proposed duration of the project.

Foundation staff will contact applicants whose initial inquiries receive favorable review to request additional information and to provide guidance on the preparation of a full proposal. Staff and Advisory Panels will also review the full proposals. Full proposals that receive a favorable review will be presented to the Foundation's board for consideration.

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Deadline: There are no application deadlines for these grants.

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	Collaborative Activity Awards: Application Process The budgets for collaborative activities will vary greatly depending on the scope of the proposed problem or project and on the number of people involved. The Foundation recognizes that funding must be appropriate to an activity's specific scope and needs. It also recognizes that organizing and implementing such an activity can be exceedingly time consuming. Thus, rather than submit full proposals, applicants for Collaborative Activity Awards should submit a letter of inquiry. Letters of inquiry can be submitted at any time during the year, and must be submitted electronically to: collaborative @ jsmf.org. There are no application deadlines for these grants. Applicants can expect an initial response to their letters within 2-3 weeks of receipt. The letter of inquiry must include: A brief description of the proposed activity and an explanation of its scientific importance or practical significance (not to exceed 1000 words in length). A listing of representative or possible participants. An estimate of the proposed activity's duration and budget (sample budget: PDF \| Excel). The lead applicant should also enclose a current short form curriculum vitae. Collaborative Activity Award letters of inquiry are subject to the "Once-Every-Three-Years" Eligibility Policy. Foundation staff, in consultation with its Advisory Panels, will review the letters of inquiry for their relevance to the Foundation's program interests, the significance and importance of the activity, and likelihood that the Foundation could provide the necessary funding for the proposed duration of the project. Foundation staff will contact applicants whose initial inquiries receive favorable review to request additional information and to provide guidance on the preparation of a full proposal. Staff and Advisory Panels will also review the full proposals. Full proposals that receive a favorable review will be presented to the Foundation's board for consideration.			Collaborative Awards Eligibility Application Process Deadline: There are no application deadlines for these grants. Eligibility Policy: [Read]