seed grants
seed grants and student travel funds

Application Deadline

NOTE: there will be no request for CGRER Seed Grant proposals in 1996. An Iowa-wide Environmental Issues research project is being planned and an RFP related to this project may be announced in the future. Contact the CGRER Office for additional information.

Peer Review Process

Each submitted proposal will be reviewed by at least two outside expert reviewers in a related field. The Peer Review Panel will review proposals and assign an overall priority score based on the following criteria (where applicable):
  • scientific validity
  • importance/relevance to the goals of the Center
  • potential for further grant support
  • project efficiency; optimal use of existing laboratory or other research facilities
  • justification of budget items
Final decisions will be subject to the advice of the Executive Committee and relevance to the Center's goals.

Reporting Requirements

A final report (not to exceed 5 pages) is required of all funded projects. Final reports should include a description of the study aims, methods, results and a brief discussion of the significance of the study. Copies of any peer-reviewed publications should also be forwarded to the Center. A short discussion of future funding avenues and plans should be included. A symposium presentation will be arranged for Center researchers to report and share their results. more