CRDF Global
SRNSF
GRDF
1776 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Tel (703) 526-9720 Fax (703) 526-9721
E-mail: Georgia@crdfglobal.org
1, Aleksidze Str. 0193
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel 2 200220
E-mail: info@rustaveli.org.ge
7 Mindeli Str. 0186
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel 232 01 68 Fax 221 02 28
E-mail: info@grdf.ge
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE CENTER FOR PATHOGEN
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (CPRE) GRANT PROGRAM
COMPETITION REOPENED UNTIL
17 FEBRUARY 2014, 17:00 TBILISI TIME
It has recently become apparent that the original Program Announcement for this competition
contained some ambiguities and discrepancies between the English and Georgian versions. Some of
these ambiguities have consequences affecting applicant eligibility and/or requirements of the
Georgian government.
In order to clarify these ambiguities and provide a consistent and transparent set of application criteria,
CRDF Global, SRNSF and GRDF are reopening the competition for a very limited time in order to
allow applicants to update their applications to comply with the following modified terms:
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Each principal investigator (PI) or project director must possess the degree of Ph.D., M.D.,
Kandidat or equivalent academic degree and work full-time in a civilian research environment.
2.
Researchers who currently serve as PI on a CRDF Global/SRNSF/GRDF active award may not
apply as PI on this project. However, PIs on an existing award may be team members on an application
to this program, and team members on an active award may serve as PI in applications to this program.
If the proposal submitted to this program is granted an award, such participants may receive individual
financial support under each of their awards, but the total time spent on all CRDF
Global/SRNSF/GRDF funded projects cannot exceed 100% of their time, as defined on associated
award documents
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As sustainability of the Center’s work is a goal of the program, applications should include
information about the host institution’s commitment and ability to continue the core scientific research
of the Center beyond the term of the grant.
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Each applying team must submit to SRNSF (in person) a hard copy of a joint statement
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confirming their participation in the competition and signed by an authorized representative of the host
institution and all team members. The required form and instructions are available on the SRNSF
website (http://www.rustaveli.org.ge/).
All of these conditions are spelled out and highlighted in the attached modified Program
Announcement.
CURRENT APPLICANTS:
Must submit the corrected application by the new deadline according to the submission requirements.
All changes from the original application should be highlighted for clarity. Additional changes are
allowed but are optional and must also be highlighted.
NEW APPLICANTS TO THE COMPETITION:
Additional applicants are welcome, but must meet the new deadline and all competition requirements.
CRDF Global, SRNSF and GRDF regret this situation and hope that this modification will result in a
fair process for all concerned. Please contact Nikoloz Burdiashvili at GRDF (Tel: 995 32 221 03 61
or E-mail: niko@grdf.ge) with any questions.
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CENTER FOR PATHOGEN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION(CPRE)
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Executive Summary
The Center for Pathogen Research and Education (CPRE) grant competition will provide funding to
one Georgian institution of higher education to establish a Center which will support the mission of the
Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency
(DTRA) by conducting high-quality research; promoting the development of students by providing
new research opportunities; and creating and sustaining external linkages with international and
Georgian institutions, most particularly the Richard G. Lugar Center for Public Health Research.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability and commitment to build off of existing resources
and capabilities to create and sustain a Center that addresses one or more key priorities of CBEP, as
detailed in Section III below, and contributes to the development and sustainability of the Lugar
Center.
I. Competition Snapshot
Competition Re- opens
February 7, 2014
Application Deadline
February 17, 2014
5:00 PM, Tbilisi Time
How to Apply
Please submit proposals to
Georgia@crdfglobal.org
and cc:
international@rustaveli.org.ge
niko@grdf.ge
General Area
Biological scientific research center
Basic Eligibility
Center to be established at a Georgian
university, project focus on dangerous
pathogens
Award Amount
One grant of up to $460,000
Award Duration
Up to 2 years (including reporting period)
II. Background
CRDF Global, the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation (SRNSF) and the Georgian Research
and Development Foundation (GRDF) are pleased to announce acompetition to establish a Center for
Pathogen Research and Education under their Peer Review and Sustainable Science for Georgia
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Program. Funding for this program has been provided by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency
(DTRA) under Fundamental Research Award #HDTRA1-11-1-0061 to CRDF Global.Additional
funding for this program has been provided by SRNSF. This program aims to support high-quality,
innovative biological research in disciplines of interest to DTRA and of importance to the Georgian
scientific community. The program will award the most meritorious proposal that will integrate handson research opportunities into the undergraduate and graduate curricula, provide research opportunities
for junior scientists, and develop high-quality research programs with external linkages to national and
international collaborators.
CRDF Global is an independent, nonprofit organization established to promote international scientific
and technical collaboration through grants, technical resources and training. Additional information
about CRDF Global is available at http://www.crdfglobal.org.
SRNSFis a Public Legal Entity established by Presidential Decree # 653 on July 17, 2005 to promote
the progress of science by funding scientific projects through state grants. The mission of the
Foundation is to allocate grants from the State Budget on the basis of open, transparent and free
competitions. More information about SRNSF can be found at http://www.rustaveli.org.ge/
GRDF is a non-profit non-governmental organization established to promote the development of the
science and technology in Georgia through international cooperation, competitive grants, technical
resources and training. GRDF was established in 2001 with the support of CRDF Global. For more
information see http://www.grdf.ge/english/.
III. Scope
This program will support the establishment of a Center for Pathogen Research and Education
(CPRE) at a higher education institution in Georgia.
The main tasks of the CPRE are:
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To carry out first-class research, and develop new programs and approaches that promote
excellence in and combine research and education;
To develop up-to-date equipment bases for high-level research and teaching at the university;
To provide new research opportunities for talented undergraduate and graduate students, and
promising young investigators and scientists on a competitive basis; and
To promote linkages, in both research and education, with other institutions and universities, such
as the Richard G. Lugar Center for Public Health Research in Georgia and foreign universities, and
industries.
Eligible research disciplines include areas of biological research that address an issue of national
concern in Georgia, advance the objectives of DTRA’s Cooperative Biological Engagement Program
(CBEP), and fall within the CBEP research priorities as described below. Theproposals to establish the
center must define a problem and propose research that will have a tangible impact on resolving it. The
program will competitively select one meritorious proposal to establish a Research and Education
Centerin a Georgian university. The total funding for the project is the equivalent of $460,000.CRDF
Global will contribute up to $400,000 on behalf of DTRA and SRNSF will contribute up to $60,000 on
behalf of the Government of Georgia.
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The proposed Center should contribute to one or more of CBEP’s objectives for Georgia:
 Consolidate and secure select agents, and utilize BSL-2&3 lab capacity to achieve more
advanced research objectives using state-of-the-art methods for better understanding of
pathogen biology;
 Implement research projects with Georgian and regional scientists that establish and update
Georgian and regional infectious disease baselines, identify new pathogen strains for
collaborative research and analysis, and foster long-term international partnerships and
transparent scientific cooperation;
 Establish a sustainable nationwide human and animal infectious disease detection, diagnostic,
reporting and surveillance system capable of complying with WHO and OIE regulations and
guidelines; and
 Assist the Government of Georgia in developing solutions to long-term sustainment of an
operational biosurveillance network employing pathogen research to inform the network.
CBEP has identified the following as priority research topics, and proposals in these areas are
encouraged:
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Emerging Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens - Detection and genomic characterization of multidrug resistant agents, audit of national antibiotic usage in humans, animals and agriculture, and
outcomes study of antibiotic usage against bacterial resistance patterns;
Vector Borne Diseases - Epidemiology of human and environmental pathogens associated with
vector borne diseases, with special attention to exploration of hypotheses relevant to the
molecular basis of environmental maintenance of foci in Georgia. This should involve multiple
pathogens and investigate the prevalence of multiple pathogens in single vectors;
Pathogen Migration - Molecular epidemiology of avian influenza coupled with animal/avian
borne and human cases. This should address evolution of the sequence of these viruses in the
region;
Zoonotic Risk Assessment - Impact of zoonotic diseases on human health and veterinary
practice: assessment of health gain from potential prevention strategies;
Food and Water Borne Pathogens - Impact of zoonotic pathogens on human health and
veterinary practice;
Horizontal Gene Transfer - Complete nucleotide sequence and annotation of pathogens of
concern (select agents) with an emphasis on their role in horizontal transfer of genetic
information and evolution of these pathogens; and
Microbial Ecology of Pathogens – Enhanced understanding of how the environmental factors
(e.g. pH, salinity, temperature, precipitation, O2 levels etc.) influence virulence/survival of
select agents and near neighbors.
Examples of eligible project activities include but are not limited to the following:
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Modernizing and improving teaching in microbiology laboratories for development of practical
“bench level” skills;
Allowing young researchers to explore new hypothesis driven research areas under the
guidance of a senior researcher. Emphasis on experimental design and critical thinking skills;
Supporting travel for researchers to participate in international conferences;
Pursuing short-term junior scientist internships in a collaborating lab;
Allowing junior scientists to participate in field work;
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Hosting visits of foreign lecturers to deliver seminars to students;
Manuscript development and publication; and
Development of a database of interest to the larger research community.
IV. Competition Timeline
The competition for the Center for Pathogen Research and Education will follow the following
timeline.
Starts
Proposal Deadline
Ends
February 17, 2014
Proposal Review
January- February, 2014
Panel Review
February- March, 2014
Site Visits
March 18-21, 2014
Project Implementation
Up to 2 years
Quarterly Reports
4 per year
Final Report Deadline
May 31, 2016
V. Program Guidelines
A. General.The maximum grant size for this competition is $460,000. Roughly 50% of the funds
awarded should be used for laboratory renovation, equipment and research supplies for the
center. No less than 10% should be used to support young investigators directly.
B. Center Structure. Each proposal must designate five individuals to serve in the five key
Center management positions:
a. Center Director
b. Research Manager
c. Education Manager
d. Collaboration Manager
e. Administrative Coordinator
An institutionrector may not serve in any of these positions.
C. Eligibility.The Georgian university should submit a proposal for the competition in the form of
a project. The university’s rector must sign each application. Each proposal must meet all of the
following eligibility criteria:
1. All projects and equipment(s) proposed must be oriented toward civilian objectives and
must be carried out in a civilian research environment.
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2. The proposed CPREis expected to:
a. Provide new research opportunities for talented students, graduate students, and
promising early career investigators and expend at least 10% of total granton direct
stipend support for members of these groups;
b. Use roughly 50% of the funding for equipment and related research expenses;
c. Be based at a Georgian University;
d. Carry out research in the directions stipulated in the university’s statute. The
research results will be used in the training of bachelors, specialists, masters and
postgraduate students and will serve the development of international cooperation;
e. Serve the long-term needs of the host university and partner organizations (the
Richard G. Lugar Center for Public Health Research and specialized academies,
industries, etc.);
f. Provide access to the equipment purchased within the project to the partner
organizations and other universities in Georgia, ideally in exchange for access to
research equipment at the partner institutions;
g. Submit required scientific and financial reports to CRDF Global, GRDF,and
SRNSF; and
h. Be managed by a Project Director (who is a researcher and takes active part in the
educational activities of the project, but is not the head of the host Georgian
university).
3. Each principal investigator (PI) or project director must possess the degree of Ph.D., M.D.,
Kandidat or equivalent academic degree and work full-time in a civilian research environment.
4. Applicants must be citizens of, and reside permanently in, Georgia during the course of the
grant period.
5. No individual may appear as a Project Director in more than one proposal submitted to this
program.
6. Researchers who currently serve as PI on a CRDF Global/SRNSF/GRDF active award may not
apply as PI on this project. However, PIs on an existing award may be team members on an
application to this program, and team members on an active award may serve as PI in
applications to this program. If the proposal submitted to this program is granted an award,
such participants may receive individual financial support under each of their awards, but the
total time spent on all CRDF Global or GRDF funded projects cannot exceed 100% of their
time, as defined on associated award documents. Principal Investigators who participated on a
previous CRDF Global/SRNSF/GRDF award that is now closed are eligible to apply to this
program. Such participants must be up to date on the submission of all progress reports,
including final project reports. CRDF Global/SRNSF/GRDF grantees who are delinquent in
submitting progress reports may be restricted from participating in this program.
7. Each proposal will be evaluated independently and, therefore, should not be part of, nor depend
on the success of, other proposals submitted to this program or other programs.
8. No more than 2 proposals may be submitted from each host Georgian University.
9. As sustainability of the Center’s work is a goal of the program, applications should include
information about the host institution’s commitment and ability to continue the core scientific
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research of the Center beyond the term of the grant.
VI. Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted to GRDF, CRDF Globaland SRNSF. Proposals submitted to CRDF
Global must be in English. Proposals submitted to SRNSF and GRDF must be in English and
Georgian. All applicants will receive a confirmation email from CRDF Global. CRDF Global, SRNSF
and GRDF will screen each application for eligibility and completeness upon receipt. All ineligible
applicants will be notified by e-mail of the results of the eligibility screening. Applications will be
evaluated according to their scientific merit.
The proposal resubmission deadline is February 17, 2014, 5:00 PM Tbilisi Time
Applicants should note the following general rules for this competition:
1. All proposals must be complete when submitted. Full proposals should include Forms A and B
and a completed budget (Form C) as described below.
2. Applications that do not have all required elements as indicated in this program announcement
will be ineligible.
3. No modifications may be made to any item of the proposal once it has been received by GRDF,
CRDF Globaland SRNSF.
4. If an applicant’s circumstances change so significantly after proposal submission that the
project can no longer be carried out as proposed, the applicant must notify GRDF, CRDF
Global and SRNSFin writing and indicate that they are withdrawing the proposal from the
competition.
5. If necessary, participants may request and receive additional information for completing their
applications, but only before the final proposal is submitted.
6. GRDF, CRDF Global and SRNSFreserve the right to request additional information from
applicants if necessary.
Applications should follow the guidelines below:
1. All applicants must submit their proposals electronically to CRDF Global, SRNSF and
GRDF.GRDF, CRDF Global and SRNSFwill not accept fax submissions or in-person
submissions.
2. Applicants should send ONE electronic copy in English to georgia@crdfglobal.org AND ONE
electronic copy in English and Georgian to niko@grdf.ge and international@rustaveli.org.ge.
In addition, each applying team must submit to SRNSF (in person) a hard copy of a joint
statement confirming their participation in the competition and signed by an authorized
representative of the host institution and all team members. The required form and instructions
are available on the SRNSF website (http://www.rustaveli.org.ge/).
3. The electronic copy of the proposal must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All electronic
copies of proposals must be submitted as ONE electronic file.
4. Proposals in .zip format that contain multiple documents will not be accepted.
Each proposal must include all of the elements listed below. Only applications that include this
information will be considered.
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Proposal Contents
All proposals should be typed in 12pt Times New Roman font, single-spaced with margins of 2.5 cm
on the sides, top and bottom. All pages including forms should be numbered consecutively in the
upper right corner. The proposal should present a plan for a two-year project. Full proposals should
not exceed 30 pages (not including cover page, form B, budget form C, and co-funding
documents).
Guidelines for preparation of the documents:
1. Cover Page (Form A). Must be signed by the university rector, Program Director, and the
three Managers.
2. Institution Information Form (Form B).Information regarding the host university to
participate in the project and potential collaborators (if applicable).
3. Abstract. In one concise paragraph, summarize all relevant aspects of the program, with
special attention to its objectives, methods, potential results and equipment proposed.
4. Biographical sketch of key Center participants, including the following:
4.1. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Summary Information on each project participant mentioned in
Form A.Full CVs must be provided for the Project Director, three Managers, and
Administrative Coordinator. At least three relevant publications for each participant
should be listed, with preference given to publications in international journals.The CV
should include information on the applicant’s education, prior and current employment,
honors received, research interests, and long-term professional goals.CV information
submitted for any additional participants should be not more than 1/2 page for each
participant.
4.2. Information on prior or current support from, or involvement in, CRDF
Global/GRDF/SRNSF, and DTRA programs for each key participant.
5. Statement of Project Goals (up to 3 pages). Describe and explain the project’s goals in the
fields of science and education, and the innovative approach to the problems to be resolved.
6. Research Plan (up to 3 pages). Provide a narrative description of a two-year research plan that
reflects the scientific program of the Center. The narrative should describe:
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The scientific problems to be addressed and how the Center's research projects are
expected to contribute to their solution;
A timetable of CPRE activities including a list of the equipment to be used.
Justification for the establishment of the Center or and how the research will be
integrated with education.
A mechanism for the inclusion of students in research projects in an ongoing and
substantial way.
Anticipated contribution of the project to CBEP goals and the Georgian research
agenda.
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7. Education Plan (up to 3 pages). Provide a narrative summary of the educational features of the
proposed Center. It should illustrate plans for attracting scientists and students (bachelors,
specialists, masters), as well as how the Center will be integrated into the institution.
8. Collaboration Plan (up to 2 pages). Provide a clear description of plans to create or enhance
linkages beyond the host institution, including, where appropriate, other Georgian and foreign
universities including the Richard G. Lugar Center for Public Health Research; Georgian
scientific research institutions; industry; local governmental bodies; and international
organizations.
Explain the process of strengthening existing contacts via joint scientific or educational
programs, exchange visits, conferences, workshops, signing research contracts (cooperation
agreements), and publications in international journals.
9. Integration Statement (up to 1 page). Provide an explanation of how the three program
components (Research, Education and Collaborations) are related and how they are integrated,
both functionally and conceptually. Describe the allocation of funds and justification for
equipment purchases.
10. Early Career Investigators Support (up to 2 pages). Describe a mechanism to select talented
undergraduate and postgraduate students, and promising scientists, to participate in the research
activities. Explain measures for guaranteeing participation of students in research and
international cooperation activities of the CPRE. The support of early careerinvestigators in the
CPRE should account for no less than 10% of the total budget.
11. Expected Results (up to 2 pages). Indicate realistic qualitative and quantitative characteristics
(publications, partnerships, conferences to be held by the CPRE, scientific achievements, and
patents) the center hopes to achieve during the two years it is supported by the grant. Describe
what aspects of the project will be used to evaluate its success.
12. Instrumentation Plan (up to 2 pages). Include a description of planned usage for each major
piece of equipment (equipment valued at $20,000 or more) and list possible users at the
university and elsewhere in the region. For major instrumentation, a plan for shared usage
throughout Georgia should be included and it should be shown that the equipment requested is
not readily available in Georgia.
13. Detailed Budget Form C and Budget Narrative. The budget calculation includes the
following categories: salary, travel, equipment, payment to secondary collaborating institutions,
overhead and other expenses (subscriptions, Internet, communications etc.). Applicants are
required to use the budget form attached with this program announcement.
13.1. Describe the equipment costs (if possible, with several price options), the advantages of
specific types of equipment over others, their characteristics (producers, models,
efficiency, prices, availability from vendors etc.). (up to 2 pages)
13.2. If an application includes travel, it should follow the following guidelines:
 Air travel (if applicable) must comply with the provisions of the Fly America Act.
Specifically, trans-Atlantic air tickets must be purchased from a U.S. carrier and
selected European Airlines. For more information on this regulation please refer to the
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following website: http://www.crdfglobal.org/grants-and-grantees/termsconditions/lists/grant-terms-conditions/300.0-fly-america-act-%28august-2005%29.
For travel of two weeks or less, living allowances should follow U.S. government perdiem guidelines. Applicants should refer to the following website:
http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp. For visits of more than two weeks,
applicants may request up to $3,000 per month or the prorated equivalent.
13.3. Budget Narrative. (up to 3 pages)A separate sheet explaining all budget items must
follow the budget forms. This sheet should be clearly marked “Budget Narrative.” It is
particularly important for all expenses related to travel and the purchase of equipment,
materials and supplies to be itemized and justified.
14. Proof of any additional financial or in-kind support (if indicated in the budget) should be
included in the application.
15. List of Sources. Provide a list of reference sources in the same numerical order as mentioned
in the text of the project.
VII. Selection Process
Each proposal will be screened for eligibility and completeness upon receipt by CRDF Global,
GRDFand SRNSF. All ineligible applicants will be notified about the results of the eligibility
screening by e-mail. Applications under this program will go through a three-stage scientific merit
selection process. First, all applications will be evaluated according to their technical merit by U.S.
and Georgian or regional experts. Second, GRDF/SRNSF and CRDF Global will each convene a
panel with relevant expertise to review applications. Based on the U.S. and Georgian orregional
panel recommendations, CRDF Global,GRDFand SRNSF will select up to four applicantsas
finalists. Finalists will be notified and a team comprised of one or more scientific experts, CRDF
Global staff, and GRDF/SRNSF staff will carry out site visits to each of the finalist universities and
recommend the most meritorious applicant. The final decision will be made after a careful
evaluation of the site visit and scientific panel recommendations.
Eligible applicants will receive anonymous expert and panel reviews of their application within 4-6
weeks after the announcement of the result. The review process will rate applications according to
the following criteria:
1. Intrinsic Scientific Merit: The likelihood that the project may lead to new knowledge or novel
perspectives or processes that will have a substantial impact on one or more fields of science.The
proposal should demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject and its implications to achieve
both Georgian and CBEP goals. The technical approach should be clearly described and have a
well-designed methodology that advances CBEP objectives. Risks should be identified and where
possible, risk mitigation plans described. The design and quality of research proposed should be
consistent with that required for high-quality conference presentations and publications in
distinguished peer-reviewed journals as project outcomes.
2. Integration of Research and Education: The likelihood that the proposed center will involve
students and younger researchers (six years or less since receipt of Ph.D., or nine years or less since
graduation from a university) in the research program in meaningful ways.
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3. Innovation: The CPRE’s potential to foster the development of new and innovative technologies,
products, services, or methods for use in research, teaching, or industry.
4. Program capabilities: The available material base of the university and the technical
qualifications of the researchers of the proposed CPRE. Proposals should address the facilities,
equipment, personnel, and host country support of the proposed research. Qualifications of the key
personnel involved who are critical in achieving the proposed research objectives should be
demonstrated, as should the strength andthe soundness of the plan to manage and coordinate the
center. A description of the facilities where the proposed research equipment will take place (and
any proposed upgrades) should be provided and will be assessed for the capability to safely and
successfully perform the proposed research.
5. Responsiveness to CBEP objectives: The proposed research should engage institutes and
scientists at the appropriate level for the work and advance the understanding of circulating
biological pathogens of mutual interest to Georgia and CBEP (as described above). Proposals
should describe the benefit of the research to improve capabilities to accurately detect, diagnose,
and report disease in human and animal populations. Plans for sustainment after DTRA and
SRNSF funding ceases will also be considered.
6. Cost and schedule: Proposals should address the adequacy and reasonableness of the funding and
timeline associated with the proposed research. The distribution of labor, equipment, consumables,
and other costs (both direct and indirect) should all be taken into account.
7. Dual-Use Research Potential: Dual-use research is that which might reasonably be expected to
produce knowledge, products, or technologies that may be directly or indirectly misapplied to pose
a significant threat to public health and safety, agricultural crops, plants and animals, the
environment, or national security. Proposals determined during the review process to have dual
use potential will not be given further consideration.
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Additional Funding Priorities: To distinguish among proposals having equal merit as judged
according to the Evaluation Criteria listed above, priority will be given to proposals:
a. That utilize the resources of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Public Health Research;
b. That provide support to researchers and early career investigators not currently receiving
support from other DTRA and/or CRDF Global and SRNSF programs; and
c. That demonstrate a cost-share towards the project budget.
The competition results will be announced in May 2014.
VIII. Special Requirements
1. Conflict of Interest: CRDF Global requires that all grantees adhere to highest ethical standards in
all matters related to CRDF Global awards. For more guidelines on CRDF Global Policy on
Grantee Conflict of Interest, please visit http://www.crdfglobal.org/grants-and-grantees/termsconditions/lists/grant-terms-conditions/125.0-conflict-of-interest-(august-2005)
2. Export Control: CRDF Global complies with all U.S. laws and regulations and applicable
international law pertaining to export controls and to the participation of foreign nationals or
institutions in its activities. It is CRDF Global’s policy not to conduct any transactions with U.S.
restricted entities without appropriate authorization from the U.S. government, including licenses
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and other permits and restrictions. CRDF Global reserves the right to restrict the participation of
any individual or institution in its programs.
3. Human Subjects: For information on the CRDF Global policy for projects involving human
subjects, please see the General Terms and Conditions of CRDF Global Funding of Research
Involving Human Subjects: http://www.crdfglobal.org/grants-and-grantees/termsconditions/lists/grant-terms-conditions/117.0-human-research-subjects-%28august-2005%29.
4. Protection of Confidential Information: Applicants are responsible for identifying any written
business confidential information contained in their application materials by clearly labeling them
“Business Confidential.”
5. Intellectual Property: CRDF Global and GRDF make no claim to intellectual property rights
under any award.
6. Plagiarism Policy and Standards: CRDF Global will not provide funding to an application in
which plagiarism exists. The signed CRDF Global plagiarism policy and standards document,
included at the end of this program announcement, must be submitted along with the proposal
materials.
7. Award Administration Terms and Conditions: Applicants may refer to the CRDF Global
website for guidance on CRDF Global policies and procedures relating to the financial and
contractual management of CRDF Global grants, including conflict of interest guidelines. An
online library of resources and reference documents maybe viewed at:
http://www.crdfglobal.org/grants-and-grantees/terms-conditions.
In addition to these requirements, all relevant DTRA, GRDF and SRNSF terms and conditions will
apply.
IX. Definitive Version of This Announcement
For explanatory purposes or for clarification, this competition announcement and associated
documents may be translated into the Georgian language. In the event of the existence of such a
translation, the English language version shall serve as the definitive version determining the
interpretation of any provision contained herein. In the case that CRDF Global has to amend or make
corrections and clarifications to this announcement, applicants will be notified as soon as possible.
X. Additional Information and Support
Questions and correspondence regarding this competition should be directed to the designated CRDF
Global, SRNSF and GRDF Programrepresentatives (please see addresses below). Applicants are
requested to identify themselves or their team leader in all correspondence and put the phrase “Center
for PathogenResearch and Education” in the email subject line. CRDF Global, SRNSF and GRDF at
their sole discretion may choose not to disclose certain information in a response to any question or
query, if in our view such details would affect the fairness or transparency of the competition or
convey an undue advantage to an applicant. CRDF Global, SRNSF and GRDF also reserve the right to
disclose to all other applicants an answer or clarification to a question from an applicant in the interest
of fairness, objectivity, and transparency of this competition.
CRDF Global Georgia CPRE Program Page 14 of 21
CRDF Global
Attn: Meaza Demissie
Program Manager
1776 Wilson Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: +1 703-526-9720
E-mail: Georgia@crdfglobal.org
GRDF
Attn: Nikoloz Burdiashvili
Project Manager
7 Mindeli Str. 0186
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: 995 32 221 03 61
E-mail: niko@grdf.ge
SRNSF
Attn: Khatia Ananiashvili
Project Coordinator
1 Aleksidze Str. 0193
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 322 200 220 (ext.
4406)
E-mail:
international@rustaveli.org.ge
XI. Application Forms
E-mail:
Checklist of the Application Contents nikabakradze@yahoo.com
1. Cover Page (Form A)
2. Institution Information Form (Form B)
3. Abstract
4. Summary Information on Each Project Participant
5. Statement of Project Goals
6. Research Plan
7. Education Plan
8. Collaboration Plan
9. Integration Statement
10. Early Career Investigators Support
11. Expected results
12. Signed Plagiarism Form
13. Instrumentation Plan
14. Budget (Form C and Budget Narrative)
15. Co-funding documents or proof of any additional financial or in-kind support(if
applicable)
15. List of Sources
CRDF Global Georgia CPRE Program Page 15 of 21
CPRE Form A: Page 1 of 3
COVER SHEET FOR CPRE PROGRAM APPLICATION
I. CENTER NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________
A. Host Institution ___________________________________________________________________________________
B. Scientific Field(s) of Proposed Activity ________________________________________________________________
II. INSTITUTION RECTOR
A. Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B. Sex M ___ F ___
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
Complete Mailing Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
III. PROJECT DIRECTOR
A.
Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B.
Sex M ___ F ___
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
F.
Professional Title/Position __________________________________________________________________________
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
Complete Mailing Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature*
Date
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CPRE Form A: Page 2 of 3
IV. PROGRAM MANAGER, RESEARCH
A. Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B.
Sex M ___ F ___
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
F.
Professional Title/Position __________________________________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature*
Date
V. PROGRAM MANAGER, EDUCATION
A. Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B.
Sex M ___ F ___
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
F.
Professional Title/Position __________________________________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature*
Date
VI. PROGRAM MANAGER, COLLABORATION
A. Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B.
Sex M ___ F ___
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
F.
Professional Title/Position __________________________________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature*
Date
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CPRE Form A: Page 3 of 3
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
A.
Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B.
Sex M ___ F ___
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
F.
Professional Title/Position __________________________________________________________________________
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
Complete Mailing Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature*
Date
VII. LEADING PROJECT PARTICIPANTS (COPY AS NECESSARY)
A.
Name
Last ________________________________________ First ___________________ Patronymic __________________
B.
Sex M ___ F ___
D.
Highest Degree Earned________ Field_____________________________________ Year Awarded _______________
E.
Office Phone ______________________ Fax __________________________ E-mail ___________________________
F.
Professional Title/Position __________________________________________________________________________
C. Date of Birth (date/month/year) _____________________
Complete Mailing Address
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CPRE Form B
Institution Information
at the host
university
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Total number of teaching staff
Number of teachers with PhD degree
The same in the specialties related to CPRE
Total number of teaching staff younger than age 35
Number of undergraduate students / graduate students
/doctors program participants
The same in the specialties related to CPRE
Basic funding of university (state budget
allocation/other sources)
Number of grants of Georgian competitive programs
during the last 3 years in specialties related to the
CPRE
Number of grants from foreign foundations and
organizations (E.g. CRDF Global, DTRA etc.) during
the last 3 years in specialties related to the CPRE
Publications for the last three years in specialties
related to the CPRE (list on a separate page)
 articles in international special journals
 monographs
 textbooks
Number of books in the central library
Other institutes in the region with research programs
similar to the subject of the project: a list of institutes
and research topics (attach a separate page)
Number of conferences, seminars, schools held during
the last 3 years (international / national) in specialties
related to the CPRE
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in the
applying
center
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Form C: CPRE Budget
(www.crdfglobal.org/docs/default-source/files/budget-form.xlsx?sfvrsn=0)
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POLICY AND STANDARDS FOR PLAGIARISM
Policy
A. CRDF Global will not provide funding to an application in which plagiarism exists.
B. All applications for funding submitted to CRDF Global will be thoroughly screened for plagiarism against a
large number of sources including published research papers, books, conference abstracts, and websites.
C. When plagiarism is detected, the program within CRDF Global that is overseeing the funding opportunity
will determine the specific action to be taken. Action taken may include, but is not limited to a) informing
the applicant that plagiarism has been discovered; b) excluding the applicant from the funding opportunity;
c) informing the applicant’s institution; d) informing reviewers; e) informing organizations collaborating
with CRDF Global on the funding opportunity; f) barring the applicant from participation in future funding
opportunities.
Standards
A. Definition: Plagiarism is the incorporation of published writing or another person’s original writing into your
document without clear formatting and accurate attribution of the source. Academic writing such as a
funding proposal must be original work, written by the stated applicant(s). Any text derived from another
published source, or from an author not named in the proposal, must be formatted to clearly indicate that it is
not original writing of the applicant(s), and the correct citation to the original source must be given. Proper
formatting is either the use of quotation marks around all of the borrowed text or indentation of the borrowed
text to clearly set it off from your own writing.
B. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following cases.
a. Using your own previously published text in the proposal without proper formatting and attribution.
This is a common error. Even if you wrote the text, you cannot re-use text that you have published in
any publicly available form, such as in a research paper, on a website, or in a conference abstract.
Even your own previously published text must be formatted and a correct citation to the source must
be given.
b. Making minor alterations to previously published text and presenting it without proper formatting
and citation. Simply changing some of the words within previously published text does not make it
your original writing. To avoid plagiarism, the writing must be your original words, sentence
structure, and organization. This is another common error.
c. Presenting the original writing of another person, even if it hasn't been previously published, as the
work of the applicant(s). If someone contributes writing to your proposal, that person must be one of
the listed participants (principal investigator or named team member) in the proposal. Even if
another person agrees to write text for your proposal and agrees not to be named in the proposal, the
use of that person’s writing as if it is your own is plagiarism.
d. Copying a sentence or obviously unique phrases from another source without formatting and
attribution. Stealing a little bit is still stealing. If the text is clearly recognizable as derived from a
previously published source then it must be formatted with proper attribution.
e. Giving the correct attribution (citation) at the end of copied text but not formatting the text to clearly
indicate that it is taken from the cited source. In the sciences and engineering, it is not sufficient to
simply give the citation—if the text is from another source it must be clearly formatted to show that.
I affirm that I have read and understand the above policy and standards for plagiarism, and I agree to adhere to
them.
________________________________________
Signature
___________________________
Date
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