End Date (year)
2022
Funding Organization
Announcement Type
Funding
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Research Category
Internal Deadline
Body
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA) is accepting Preliminary Research Proposals (PRP) for consideration by the organization’s Health Research Committee. The goal of the PRP is to allow WBANA to determine if the proposed Project fits within the organization’s scope of interests and available funding.
Researchers may submit more than one PRP. WBANA will consider providing support for relevant projects already receiving funds from other sources, in order to expand the goals and outcomes of the Project.
Proposal Process Deadlines:
June/10/22 - Have grants application entered into Romeo
June/14/22 - UPEI internal application due date
June/17/22 - PRP due date to funder
July/15/22 - Request sent to successful PRP applicants to submit full proposals (applicants whose PRPs were not approved will not be contacted to submit a full proposal)
August/31/22 - Due date for receipt of full research proposals
January/2023 - Notification of final proposal decisions
Preliminary Proposal Requirements:
- Project title which is descriptive and informative
- Name and affiliation of principal investigator and major collaborators
- In a maximum of 2 pages (1.5-inch line spacing) describe the proposed project, its goals, rationale, and general timeline. Clearly state how the project could contribute to the body of evidence supporting human health effects of wild blueberries/blueberries
- Research budget, outlined under major categories (materials and supplies, salaries, travel etc). Indicate availability of any leveraging funds. For multi-year projects, outline the budget per calendar year. Note: As a 501(c)(5) non-profit, it is the policy of WBANA not to pay for overhead costs
- Bibliography of key background information relevant to the proposed research
- Estimated need for frozen wild blueberries, wild blueberry and placebo powders
About WBANA’s Health Research program and priorities:
WBANA is a small trade organization with a limited health research budget. We strive to support as many high-quality projects as possible. Our current priorities are to examine the effects of wild blueberries in the areas of: neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic health, and wellness in aging. Compelling PRPs outside these topics will be considered.
WBANA is a small trade organization with a limited health research budget. We strive to support as many high-quality projects as possible. Our current priorities are to examine the effects of wild blueberries in the areas of: neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic health, and wellness in aging. Compelling PRPs outside these topics will be considered.