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<p class="MsoNormal">Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a reminder of the upcoming internal CALES deadline for submitting applications for the Fall 2023 Provost Investment Fund grants. Please see the original announcement below for details.
<b>Our deadline is Wednesday, September 27</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">ALSO NOTE: We made a mistake on the submission email address in our earlier announcement. The new address is inserted in the reminder announcement below, but I’ll repeat it here: Use
<a href="mailto:ALVSCE-VP@arizona.edu">ALVSCE-VP@arizona.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Many thanks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mike and Jon<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Staten, Michael E - (statenm) <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 28, 2023 8:12 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> faculty@list.cals.arizona.edu; staff@list.cals.arizona.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> CALES procedure for submitting proposals for Fall 2023 Provost Investment Fund grants<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Dear ALVSCE Faculty and Staff: </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">a follow up to the recent announcement (see following
link) regarding the Fall 2023 cycle for the <a href="https://provost.arizona.edu/provost-investment-fund" target="loopstyle_link" data-loopstyle="link">Provost Investment Fund</a> 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></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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:</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">5pm on</span></b><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span class="contentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Wednesday,
September 27: </span></b></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="xmsonormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Draft proposals submitted to <a href="mailto:zaidaz@arizona.edu"><span class="markvdoldx1pc">zaida</span>z@arizona.edu</a> and </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:ALVSCE-VP@arizona.edu">ALVSCE-VP@arizona.edu</a></span></span><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Draft support letters signed by unit head sent to
<a href="mailto:ALVSCE-VP@arizona.edu">ALVSCE-VP@arizona.edu</a></span></span><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">5pm on Wednesday, October 4: </span></b></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Draft proposals returned to PI with comments following compliance review: </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Noon on Wednesday, October 11: </span></b></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Final proposal submission by applicant via the UA Competition Space Portal</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Please prepare a letter of support in consultation with your unit head </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">on
unit letterhead </span></span><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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.</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Priority funding areas for Fall 2023:</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Increasing student success, graduation, and retention, especially for groups underrepresented within the relevant disciplines.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="color:#242424;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Promoting growth and opportunities to generate new revenues for the institution.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="color:#242424;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Expanding student experiential learning.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="color:#242424;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enhancing research capacity.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="color:#242424;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Promoting diversity and inclusivity.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">1. Evidence that the request directly supports the University’s strategic plan and institutional priorities (20%). </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">2. Evidence that the request promotes the University’s aspirations for institutional excellence, distinctiveness, and inclusivity
(20%). </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">3. Evidence that the request promotes excellence in the host department and/or college/division/support unit (10%). </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">4. Likelihood of high impact and return on investment to the university, relative to other submissions (20%). </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">5. Feasibility of the project plan (practical plan, timeline, and budget) and funding sustainability plan (30%). </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">PIF proposal reviewers emphasize the following points:</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="color:#242424;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsonormal" style="color:#242424;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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 <a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding" target="loopstyle_link" data-loopstyle="link">i</a><a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding" target="loopstyle_link" data-loopstyle="link">nternal
RII funding mechanisms.</a><a href="https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding"> </a> Contact Jon Chorover if you have questions about which program (PIF vs. RII) is most appropriate for your proposal. </span></span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">We look forward to receiving your proposal. </span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">Jon Chorover</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">Interim Associate Vice President/Associate Dean for Research</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#242424">Bart Cardon Associate Dean for Career and Academic Services</span></span><span style="color:#242424"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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