Posted 11.03.05 -
The IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program announces a request for grant proposals
for funding of efficacy research in 2006. With newer targeted conventional
chemicals there is interest in resistance management to maintain the utility of
those products. Therefore, 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. Selection of treatments and
experimental design should be considered to elucidate the contribution of each
component to the pest control system. Project proposals will be accepted in
three different stage categories. The three project stages are Early, Advanced
and Demonstration. The total amount of funding available will be around $
400,000. Most successful grants have generally ranged from $5,000 to $10,000
with the largest grants generally around $20,000. The primary objective of the
IR-4 Biopesticides 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. NOTE: The three project stages: Early,
Advanced and Demonstration have specific proposal forms. If you are submitting a
proposal for the Early or Advanced stage project, please use the forms on pages
13-24. If you are submitting a proposal for a Demonstration project, please use
the forms on pages 25-34. Proposals will be due November 18, 2005.
You can download Grant Procedure and Application in Word format HERE
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