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From: IAI Listserv Manager <listserv@dir.iai.int>
To: pga@dir.iai.int, pgb@dir.iai.int
Cc: listserv@dir.iai.int
Subject: IAI Listserv: IAI CRN II Announcement
September 13, 2004
On behalf of the IAI, we are pleased to announce the 2nd round of the IAI Collaborative Research Network (CRN II) program. This new program was approved by the 11th IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 2004.
Building upon the successes of the first round of IAI CRNs, the program is expected to provide a second major thrust to global change research in the Americas within the framework of the IAI Science Agenda. It is designed to create networks of scientists throughout the region who will synergistically work on global change problems of importance to the Americas. The individual projects are expected to significantly contribute to the development and strengthening of the regional capacity to deal with global environmental change issues and their socio-economic impacts in the region. The approach will be integrative - involving the natural and social sciences in a collaborative way - and the program seeks to provide sound scientific understanding in support of sustainable development in the region.
The program is intended to support 10-12 global change research networks selected on a competitive basis. Projects must be collaborative efforts with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) representing institutions from at least four IAI member countries. Under this program, proposals may be submitted for support for a period of five years, with annual budgets up to US$ 200K, however, we also encourage smaller projects to be presented.
The application process for CRN II consists of two phases. This letter is inviting submission of pre-proposals and comprises Phase 1. After evaluation of Phase 1, the IAI will invite 25-30 selected pre-proposals to develop full proposals in Phase 2. Submission of a pre-proposal in Phase 1 is prerequisite to be eligible for submission of a full proposal in Phase 2.
A detailed description of this announcement and all other necessary documents to prepare and submit a pre-proposal can be found on "http://www.iai.int/CRN2" Please download the 'CRNII Pre-proposal General Guidelines' and other documents and strictly follow the instructions given.
Pre-proposals must be in English language and must be RECEIVED by the IAI Directorate no later than midnight (24:00) - Sao Paulo (Brazil) time - on Wednesday, 20 October 2004.
Please note that you will be required to submit your pre-proposal electronically via "http://www.iai.int/CRN2" and that the submission process will require a valid Account & Password. To obtain a valid Account & Password please contact iaiweb@dir.iai.int.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN YOUR ACCOUNT & PASSWORD WELL IN ADVANCE TO DEADLINE FOR PRE-PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.
Partial or incomplete pre-proposals, or pre-proposals that do not comply with all instructions will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding pre-proposals for IAI CRN II, please contact Dr. Gerhard Breulmann, IAI Scientific Officer, phone 55-12-3945.6865, fax (55-12-3941.4410) or e-mail gerhard@dir.iai.int
Gustavo V. Necco
Director
Gerhard Breulmann
Scientific Office
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