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
