Opportunity for funding for Arizona Cotton Research

[Orr, Ethan R - (eorr)]

If you are interested in researching Cotton or working with the Arizona Cotton Industry, please see the attached

Ethan



Cotton researchers interested in cotton research supporting and beneficial to the Arizona Cotton Industry


The Arizona Cotton Growers Association State Support Committee is requesting research proposals for the 2024 funding year (Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2024),  under the Cotton Incorporated State Support Program to benefit the Arizona Cotton Industry.

Please note the deadline for receipt of proposals is 5pm (close of business day) on Thursday, August 17, 2023. This is a firm deadline. No extensions will be granted due to the need to reproduce proposals, distribute them to the committee, and allow time for review prior to the Committee meeting. The ACGA State Support Committee is requesting that finished proposals be submitted by mail or by e-mailing an electronic copy in the form of a PDF. Electronic copies are preferred and can be sent to jrohner at azcottongrowers.com<mailto:jrohner at azcottongrowers.com>.

Research Priorities: Below are the research topics thought to be most important to the Arizona cotton industry at this time. They are in order of ranking:
1.    Cotton Production
2.    Insect Control
3.    Herbicide Resistance Management
4.    Water/Water Conservation
5.     Weather InformationCotton Production Activities

*The Committee will also entertain proposals that do not pertain to the priorities above*

Format: The Association further requests that all proposals be submitted on no more than two pages with the below information, see attached RFP Format example for reference.

  *   Research Project Title
  *   Name of Researcher(s)
  *   Project Duration
  *   Total Amount Requested
  *   Description of Research Project
  *   Objectives of Research
  *   Significance of Research to Az Cotton Industry
  *   Plan of Work
  *   Details of Budget Request with Narrative
Presentation: The presentation of projects to the Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13th at the Tempe Office at 12pm, lunch will be provided. All presenters will be invited to a roundtable discussion/presentation, with a maximum of ten minutes for each presentation. Technology will be available, presentations can be emailed in advance for display, hard copy proposals will be prepared for the Committee by ACGA.

If you have any questions, please call Jadee Rohner at (602) 437-1344.

Jadee Rohner
Arizona Cotton Growers Association, Executive Director

Dr. Ethan Orr
University of Arizona

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