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<div class="x_elementToProof" style="margin:0px"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><font class="x_ContentPasted0"><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">As</span> <span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">a follow up to the recent announcement
(below) regarding the Spring 2023 cycle for the </span></font></font><font face="Calibri"><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"><a href="https://provost.arizona.edu/provost-investment-fund" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Provost
Investment Fund</a> </span></font><font face="Calibri"><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">proposal submission process, here is additional information about ALVSCE submission requirements, deadlines and recommendations for developing a successful
proposal. Please review all submission information at the link above.</span></font></font></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" style="margin:0px"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri" class="x_ContentPasted0">Proposals must be accompanied by a letter of support signed by your unit head and the Dean. In order to receive Dean’s approval, all proposals must
be submitted for compliance review as follows:</font></font></div>
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<div style="margin:0px"><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0"><span class="x_x_x_x_x_Apple-tab-span" style="margin:0px"></span>1. Draft proposals submitted to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"></a><a href="mailto:zaidaz@email.arizona.edu">zaidaz@email.arizona.edu</a> and </font><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri,serif,EmojiFont; margin:0px"> </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; margin:0px; color:blue"></a><a href="mailto:vpalvsce@email.arizona.edu">vpalvsce@email.arizona.edu</a></div>
<div style="margin:0px"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><span class="x_x_x_x_x_Apple-tab-span" style="margin:0px"></span>2. Draft support letters signed by unit head sent to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; margin:0px; color:blue"></a><a href="mailto:vpalvsce@email.arizona.edu">vpalvsce@email.arizona.edu</a><br class="x_ContentPasted0">
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<div class="x_elementToProof" style="margin:0px"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><span style="margin:0px"><b class="x_ContentPasted0">5pm on Thursday February 16: </b></span></font></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" style="margin:0px"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_x_x_x_Apple-tab-span" style="margin:0px"></span>Draft proposals returned to PI following compliance review:<span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span></span><br class="x_ContentPasted0">
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<div style="margin:0px">Final proposal submission by applicant via the UA Competition Space Portal<span class="x_ContentPasted0"> </span><br>
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<div style="margin:0px"><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">P</font><font size="3"><font face="Calibri" class="x_ContentPasted0">lease prepare a letter of support in consultation with your unit head </font><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri,serif,EmojiFont; margin:0px">on
unit letterhead </span><font face="Calibri" class="x_ContentPasted0">according to the attached template that includes a space for signatures by the unit head and the Dean (Shane Burgess). This signed letter will need to accompany your final submission in
the Competition Space Portal. Please see the instructions above for submitting your draft letter for review and the Dean’s signature. The signed letter will be returned to you for submission along with your proposal and budget spreadsheet.</font></font></div>
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<li><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">Increasing students’ success, graduation, and retention, especially for groups underrepresented within the relevant disciplines</font></li><li><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">Promoting growth and opportunities to generate new revenues for the institution</font></li><li><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">Expanding student experiential learning</font></li><li><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">Enhancing research capacity</font></li><li><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">Promoting diversity and inclusivity</font></li></ul>
<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:</font></div>
<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><font face="Calibri" size="3">1. Evidence that the request directly supports the University’s strategic plan and institutional priorities (20%). </font></div>
<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><font face="Calibri" size="3">2. Evidence that the request promotes the University’s aspirations for institutional excellence, distinctiveness, and inclusivity (20%). </font></div>
<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><font face="Calibri" size="3">3. Evidence that the request promotes excellence in the host department and/or college/division/support unit (10%). </font></div>
<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><font face="Calibri" size="3">4. Likelihood of high impact and return on investment to the university, relative to other submissions (20%). </font></div>
<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><font face="Calibri" size="3">5. Feasibility of the project plan (practical plan, timeline, and budget) and funding sustainability plan (30%). </font></div>
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<div style="font-size:15px; margin:0px; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><span class="x_ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri,serif,EmojiFont; margin:0px; font-size:12pt">PIF proposal reviewers emphasize the following points:</span></div>
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<li class="x_elementToProof"><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">Alignment of proposals with university and/or college strategic directions must be more than superficial. Merely mentioning the relevant UA strategic pillars is not a winning
strategy.</font></li><li><span style="margin:0px"><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0">The sustainability plan must clearly indicate how this program/entity will be supported beyond the PIF funding period. PIF projects are intended to kickstart sustained activities
with long term impact at the university, college and/or unit level.</font></span></li><li><font face="Calibri" size="3" class="x_ContentPasted0"><font class="x_ContentPasted0">Although research related proposals that enhance research capacity will be considered, support to launch and develop defined research projects, equipment requests, support
for research workshops, etc. should be submitted to one of the several </font><a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"></a><a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">i</a><a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">nternal
RII funding mechanisms.</a><a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </a> Contact Parker Antin if you have questions about which
program (PIF vs. RII) is most appropriate for your proposal. </font></li></ul>
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<p style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; line-height:21px"><span class="x_ContentPasted1" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:24px; margin:0px; color:rgb(33,37,41)">I am pleased to announce that the <b class="x_ContentPasted1"><a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=b61c3caac9d141e30f542b0a917dedda302083bf12012425926eae053fe85d89d65f843c8cf5fc48cf544d62439fd0cd89fe688e5d35c1f5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Provost's Investment Fund " class="x_ContentPasted1" style="margin:0px; color:blue"><span style="margin:0px; color:rgb(139,0,21)">Provost's
Investment Fund</span></a> </b>has $1 million available to be awarded for the spring 2023 competitive cycle. Funding requests can range from $15,000 to $100,000 per year for a maximum of two years. The initiative is expected to be financially sustainable through
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I am seeking proposals that are innovative and aspirational, and have goals that are explicitly aligned with the University's strategic plan and the following institutional priorities:</span></p>
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<span class="x_ContentPasted1" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:24px; margin:0px">Increasing student success, graduation, and retention, especially for groups underrepresented within the relevant disciplines.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(33,37,41); line-height:22px">
<span class="x_ContentPasted1" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:24px; margin:0px">Promoting growth and opportunities to generate new revenue for the institution.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(33,37,41); line-height:22px">
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<span class="x_ContentPasted1" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:24px; margin:0px">Enhancing research capacity.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(33,37,41); line-height:22px">
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Cultivate</span></a></b> no later than <b class="x_ContentPasted1">noon Thursday, Feb. 23</b>. The system will not accept applications after the deadline. </span></p>
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Feb. 2</b>. During this meeting, we will cover submission requirements, the review process, and funding priorities. Participants also will hear from past PIF reviewers and awardees. Please <b><a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=b61c3caac9d141e32655a98e2704c9167f2c05bff0cc143069fb3dc8a9b7be67a71e924aa94cc969abec0d8c630dd9d871104d2a6b286837" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="register" class="x_ContentPasted1" style="margin:0px; color:blue"><span style="margin:0px; color:rgb(139,0,21)">register</span></a></b> to
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<p style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; line-height:21px"><span class="x_ContentPasted1" style="font-size:12pt; line-height:24px; margin:0px; color:rgb(33,37,41)">I welcome the insights and expertise of anyone interested in serving on the PIF Review Committee.
If you would like to submit your name for consideration, please complete the <b><a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=b61c3caac9d141e3fc270affca375212f5391ca4aefb24e99e5a8f59e90df46ccae7123b7eacb744c1500d848ae7d3866cce52be769b8dfd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="intake form" class="x_ContentPasted1" style="margin:0px; color:blue"><span style="margin:0px; color:rgb(139,0,21)">intake
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PIF is designed to ensure that we can be nimble and proactive in funding high-impact projects that align with the University’s strategic goals and support our ambitions for institutional excellence and distinctiveness. In the PIF fall 2022 competitive round,
we <b><a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=b61c3caac9d141e36b8d534876d363d4d5c5cfa59b4353761cb80f36947dc540e6d10d9237f007ebc3530d270de48a26131d7287b44d9eda" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="awarded more than $1.4 million" class="x_ContentPasted1" style="margin:0px; color:blue"><span style="margin:0px; color:rgb(139,0,21)">awarded
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I look forward to receiving more great ideas from you.<br class="x_ContentPasted1">
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<b class="x_ContentPasted1">Liesl Folks</b><br class="x_ContentPasted1">
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