NSF – MRI Application NSF - MRI Use this application to apply for the NSF - MRI funding opportunity. Step 1 of 3 33% Name* First Last Email Rank/Title* Area/College/Campus*CAHNRSCollege of Arts & SciencesCollege of BusinessCollege of Communication (Murrow)College of EducationCollege of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)College of NursingCollege of Medicine (ESFCOM)College of Veterinary MedicineWSU - EverettWSU - ExtensionWSU - SpokaneWSU - Tri-CitiesWSU - VancouverOtherDepartment* Proposal Title Are you applying for Acquisition or Development funding?* Acquisition Development Is this a re-submission?* Yes No If YES, explain how the new submission addresses the reviewer's concerns and any contact with the program officer. Project Summary:*Provide a one-paragraph summary of your project describing the purpose and the essential elements of the proposed activity, written in terms that can be understood by the non-specialist.All Proposals:*Provide an explanation of the extent to which the proposed project will make a substantial improvement in WSU's capabilities to conduct leading-edge research, provide research experience for undergraduate students, and broaden the participation of science & engineering research by women and underrepresented minorities.For Acquisition Proposals:Briefly explain the extent of shared use of the instrumentation for research or research training.For Acquisition Proposals:Provide a preliminary management plan detailing the availability of sufficient infrastructure and technical expertise to allow effective usage of the instrument.For Development Proposals:Give an explanation of the appropriateness of this submission as a development proposal.For Development Proposals:Provide an explanation of the availability of appropriate technical expertise to design and construct the instrument (if student involvement is included, reviewers will be asked to evaluate such involvement in terms of instrument needs and training for next generation instrumentalists).For Development Proposals:Give an explanation of the need for the development of the new instrument. Is there a strong need for the new instrument in the larger user community? BudgetThe NSF MRI Program requires 30% institutional cost share. Commitment letters are not required at this time, but enter the estimated amount below. Please do not contact the VP for Research for cost share/matching approvals at this stage. If your project is selected, cost share issues will be negotiated with the Office of Research through the appropriate Chair/Dean/Chancellor at that time.Salaries Justification of SalariesWages Justification of WagesFringe Benefits Justification of Fringe BenefitsSupplies/Services Justification of Supplies/ServicesTravel Justification of TravelEquipment Justification of EquipmentSub Award(s) Justification of Sub Award(s)Other Direct Costs Justification of Other Direct CostsF&A/Overhead/Indirect Costs Justification of F&A/Overhead/Indirect CostsTotal Project Cost* Total Proposed Match (30% of total project cost) If you would like a copy of your proposal please contact emily.brashear@wsu.eduVCEA Applicants only:Please attach an application approval letter from the Associate Dean for Research. Max. file size: 195 MB.