CIS
accepts proposals from a broad spectrum of applicants. Students and private
individuals, as well as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), university
research units and nonprofit foundations are eligible to propose projects. We
especially encourage proposals originating in developing countries where
conservation efforts are underway. In addition to research projects on primate
habitats and their inhabitants, projects devoted to education and outreach are
also eligible for posting.
Note that while this web site is devoted to primate
habitats, these habitats usually support a rich diversity of species, making
conservation and management of the habitats important for many aspects of
biodiversity. Therefore we will list projects devoted to fundamental aspects of
the ecology of primate habitats even though nonhuman primates may not be their
primary emphasis.
A pre-proposal consisting of a cover page and an abstract, written in English should be submitted to a member of the Steering Committee. If the project appears to be appropriate, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal, following the instructions below.
Project descriptions written in English may be submitted by email or email attachment to any member of the Steering Committee. The project description should include the following.
The description should contain enough information to facilitate evaluation by knowledgeable reviewers. Any other materials that might be helpful to the reviewers can be submitted as an appendix, including a list of web site addresses where information may be posted, and FTP sites where information may be accessed. Because of the international nature of these services, electronic communication will be the primary means of communication. However, reviewers are free to request information by whatever means are most effective.
- A description of the habitat, including its geographical and ecological features, and its significance for primate conservation, including its long-term impact.
- A description of the project, including the methods, the expected duration of the work, and its contribution to primate conservation. Items II and III together should not be more than 10 pages single spaced, with 12 point type.
- Literature cited
- A budget with itemized expenses that are consistent with the project description. List other sources of funding and how they are related to the budget being proposed.
- A curriculum vitae of the principal investigator listing education, experience, current position, any other relevant information, and publications, if applicable.
- Names and contact information for up to three potential reviewers for your project.
In most cases, the entire proposal will be posted on
the website. However, if there are sensitive items that the applicant feels are
inappropriate for public distribution, the reviewers will consider a request to
delete them from the posting. Such requests must be clearly justified, or
they will reduce the willingness of CIS to list the project.
Procedures for maintaining a listing:
Once a proposal has been endorsed by two selected
reviewers, it will be posted on the web site for one year, and the
principal investigator will be notified of the listing. One month before the end
of the year, a brief progress report will be required. The progress report must
describe funds obtained during the year and progress made toward the goals of
the project. It will be reviewed by the Reviewing Board members who endorsed the
original submission or by individuals they select. The reviewers will recommend
whether to continue posting the original description of the project, to modify
the description, or to remove it from the web site.
URL: http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/cis/applicants.html
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June 20, 2002
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Send your question and comments about CIS to the
CIS Steering Committee:
cis@primate.wisc.edu