Funding Opportunities for the Western IPM Center

2009 IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program RFA for Efficacy Research (Deadline is October 10, 2008)

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The IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program announces a request for grant proposals for funding of efficacy research in 2009. IR-4 is especially interested in proposals containing biopesticides as resistance management tools, rotated with conventional products. While resistance management is an important interest, the proposal must still have a majority focus on biopesticides.

Project proposals will be accepted in Early, Advanced and Demonstration stage categories. The total amount of funding available will be around $400,000. Most successful grants have generally ranged from $10,000 to $25,000.

The primary objective of the IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program is to further the development and registration of biopesticides for use in pest management systems for specialty crops or for minor uses on major crops. Click here to download the Grant Procedure and Application in Word.

Proposals will be due October 10, 2008

For questions about proposal format and content contact:
Michael Braverman, PhD
Manager, Biopesticide and Organic Support Program
IR-4 Project, Rutgers University
500 College Road East, Suite 201 W
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Tel (732) 932-9575 ext 4610
FAX (609) 514-2612