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Shoupp Award Program
Six Shoupp Awards for 2009-10 support Ohio Third Frontier
Mary Benedict Bonham (architecture and interior design), “Lighting and Controls Demonstration Research Lab"
Chi-Hao Cheng (electrical and computer engineering), “Nonlinear Electronic Equalizer Structure for Next Generation Optical Communications Systems,” $5,000
Xiao-Wen Cheng (microbiology), “Screening a Chitinase Enzyme to Control the Dandruff-Associated Yeast Malassezia,” $5,000
Iddo Friedberg (microbiology), “The Use of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Technology for Genomic and Metagenomic Sequence Analysis,” $5,000
Lei Kerr (paper and chemical engineering), “Quantum Dots Sensitized Nanocrystalline TiO2 Solar Cells,” $5,000;
Richard T. Taylor (chemistry and biochemistry), “Preparation of Bioactive Molecules through Click Chemistry,” $5,000.
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Invitation
February 9, 2009
TO: Miami University Faculty
FROM: James Oris, Associate Dean for Research
SUBJECT: Request for Shoupp Award Proposals
Note: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. James Oris (9-3600) to discuss their proposed project. Applications will be pre-screened by Dr. Oris after they have been submitted.
Faculty members are invited to submit proposals for the 2009-2010
Shoupp Awards to initiate collaborative research projects with business
and industry. The Shoupp Awards program was established to support
initial and exploratory activities involving University faculty
and students with business and industry. The awards are named in
honor of the late Dr. William E. Shoupp who was a charter member
and Chair of the Miami University Research Advisory Council (MURAC).
Guidelines for the Shoupp Award Program are below. Please note
that the deadline for receipt of proposals in the Office for the
Advancement of Research and Scholarship is March 23, 2009.
The 2009-10 Shoupp Awards are for projects that may be conducted
from May 15, 2009 through August 15, 2010. Proposals submitted for
Shoupp Awards will be reviewed by MURAC at its spring meeting in
April 2009 and the awards will be announced shortly thereafter.
Your questions and comments about the Request for Proposals or about
the Miami University Research Advisory Council are welcome.
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Program Objectives
Note that the Shoupp Program has been
changed significantly and now has a Phase I and Phase II funding opportunities.
By design, Miami’s Shoupp Program supports proposals that initiate
collaborative research projects with business and industry in research
areas that are tied to the Ohio’s Third Frontier (http://governor.ohio.gov/technology/ThirdFrontier.htm)
vision to transform Ohio to a knowledge economy. Third Frontier1 projects
are expected to bring additional federal research funds to Ohio.
Shoupp encourages researchers and industry/business innovators to
concentrate on development relevant to the knowledge economy. Through
encouragement of strong partnerships, Shoupp focuses directly on the
economic and life quality benefits generated through knowledge creation.
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Activities Supported by the Program
Shoupp funds support the following activities:
- Phase I: Explore establishment of projects interesting
to business and industry
- Phase II: Establish business and industry collaborations
that generate external funding.
Proposal Objectives
Phase I
The maximum award for this phase is $5,000 and does not require a
match from an industrial partner. The objective of Phase I is to establish
collaboration between business and industry. These funds could be
used to perform some preliminary research or acquire data before a
commitment to further collaboration can be made. A final report outlining
the progress made and the business and industry collaborators will
be due by 6 months after the award date.
Phase II
These awards are between $10,000 and $20,000 and require a cash contribution
from business and industry equal to or exceeding Miami University’s
contribution is required. The collaboration must be new and not an
extension of a previous collaboration. The objective of Phase II is
to provide the data and demonstrate the collaboration in order to
obtain further funding from business and industry or federal funds.
The Phase II period is one year. A final report outlining the plan
for further funding, intellectual property issues, and commercialization
must be part of this report and must be submitted with 30 days of
the completion of the grant period.
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Eligibility
All continuing Miami faculty members are eligible for grants within
this program. A Phase I must be received and finished before a Phase
II can be requested.
Evaluation of Proposals
Selection of proposals to be funded will be made by the Associate
Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School with advice from
the Miami University Research Advisory Council (MURAC). The following
points will be given consideration in evaluating the proposals:
Phase I
- The intrinsic merit of the proposed work and the probability
that it will lead to a significant contribution to the field of
knowledge.
- The potential of the project for fostering interactions with
business and industry.
- The extent of alignment with the Ohio Third Frontier Project,
http://www.ohiochannel.org/index.cfm?action=third_frontier_project.home
- The extent to which the proposed activity involves initial or
exploratory activities.
- The probability that the work will lead to external funding from
the private or public sectors.
- The extent to which the proposed work enhances the University
through the acquisition of faculty expertise or equipment.
- The potential for the project to provide opportunities for involvement
of undergraduate or graduate students.
Phase II
- The intrinsic merit of the proposed work and the probability
that it will lead to a significant contribution to the field of
knowledge must be advanced during the Phase I project.
- The established interactions with business and industry as indicated
by a cash cost share.
- The extent of alignment with the Ohio Third Frontier Project
- The probability that the work will lead to external funding from
the private or public sectors.
- The extent to which the intellectual property will be developed.
- The potential for commercialization is clearly outlined with
market estimates.
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Proposal Preparation and Format
Phase I
Proposals should be clear, concise, and understandable to the non-specialist.
The following format for proposals is suggested:
a) Cover Sheet. Available from the Office for the
Advancement of Research and Scholarship (529-3600), or can be downloaded as a Word File.
b) Narrative. Should not exceed five single-spaced
pages and should include the following:
- Description of the proposed activity and its connection to the
Third Frontier.
- Anticipated results.
- Significance to your field and society.
- Evidence of interest by business and industry.
- Potential sources of funding for continuation of the project.
- Background and previous work of project participants.
- Description of the involvement of students.
c) Supporting Documentation. A brief curriculum vitae
of project participants, and letters of support or interest from business
and industry.
d) Budget and Justification. This should include
an itemized list of expenses with justification for each. All reasonable
costs associated with the proposed work are allowed except that travel
to professional meetings normally will not be funded.
One inch margins and 11 pt font or larger must be used.
Phase II
Proposals should be clear, concise, and understandable to the non-specialist.
The following format for proposals is suggested:
a) Cover Sheet. Available from the Office for the
Advancement of Research and Scholarship (529-3600).
b) Narrative. Should not exceed eight single-spaced
pages and should include the following:
- Results from Phase I
- Description of the proposed Phase II activity.
- Anticipated results.
- Significance your field and society.
- Intellectual property and Commercialization potential.
- Potential sources of funding for continuation of the project.
- Background and previous work of commercial participants.
- Description of the involvement of students.
- Evidence of interest by business and industry include cost share.
c) Supporting Documentation. A Brief curriculum
vitae of project participants, and letters of support or interest
from business and industry is included. Cash cost share commitment
must be clearly stated in the letter from the industrial or government
collaborator.
d) Budget and Justification. This should include
an itemized list of expenses with justification for each. All reasonable
costs associated with the proposed work are allowed except for: faculty salary, and travel
to professional meetings.
One inch margins and 11 pt font or larger must be used.
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Deadlines
Phase I
Feb 27: Inform OARS (529-3600) of intention to submit
a proposal. Discuss ideas for a proposal with Dr. James Oris, Associate
Dean for Research.
March 23: Provide an original (with signatures) and
15 copies of the signed proposal to the OARS (102
Roudebush Hall).
March 25: Proposals mailed by OARS to members of
Miami University Research Advisory Council.
April 16: Review of proposals for 2009-2010 Shoupp
Awards by the Miami
University Research Advisory Council (MURAC).
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For additional information relating to
the Miami University Research Council (MURAC)
or to the Shoupp Award Program, please contact:
Dr. Helen G. Kiss
kisshg@muohio.edu
102 Roudebush Hall
513-529-3600