USPOULTRY is soliciting research pre-proposals for studies on the epidemiology, pathogenicity of avian coryza and novel treatment and prevention modalities.
Aspects of interest include:-
- Developing and validating new diagnostic procedures for avian coryza
- Elucidating the pathogenicity of avian coryza
- Developing treatment and vaccination protocols.
Responders to this RFP should submit a two-page pre-proposal that describes the objectives and approach to a selected aspect of the required research. The principal researcher should provide affiliation and contact details in the pre-proposal. Details of procedures or specifics of the budget should not be included in the pre-proposal submission. Pre-proposals should be submitted in Microsoft Word format by November 1st 2023 to research@uspoultry.org.
The outcome of the pre-proposal review will be one of three responses from USPOULTRY:
- Request for a detailed research proposal for consideration.
- Suggested amendments to the pre-proposal and request for a full proposal.
- Rejection of the pre-proposal.
Full proposals will follow established USPOULTRY guidelines as outlined on <www.uspoultry.org>. Funds can be used for graduate students, technicians, research supplies, and field research and meeting travel. Funds cannot be used for professional (faculty or postdoctoral) salaries or purchase of equipment. Up to 15 percent overhead is allowed. Budgets including overhead, may not exceed $125,000.