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The ITRS RFP states “. . . Only tenured, tenure-track or research professors employed on a full-time basis . . .” are eligible; however, the RCS RFP state “. . . Only tenured or tenure track faculty employed on a full-time basis . . .” are eligible. Is this a typo or the intent to have different eligibility criteria for the ITRS/P-o-C/P and RCS programs?

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The goals and objectives varies among the R&D programs and therefore the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for the ITRS/P-o-C/P…

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For the ITRS, if a National Laboratory provides match, does this satisfy “involve significant private sector of Federal Funding?

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Funds from a National Laboratory may be pledged as an external match in ITRS, if these funds are obtained in…

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I plan to submit a proposal to the ITRS. What are the matching requirements for the industry sponsor?

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Although there is no specific dollar amount (cash or in-kind) required for the private-sector match, the consultants view this pledged…

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Is a Visiting Assistant Professor eligible as a Co-PI on an ITRS proposal?

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No. Please reference RFP Section III.B.1. ELIGIBLE FACULTY which state “. . . out-of-state scholars, . . . may serve…

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I am currently a PI for an ITRS project. Part 1. Am I eligible to submit a second ITRS proposal as a PI. Part 2. Will the first ITRS award impact the decision on the second ITRS proposal?

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Part 1. Yes. An eligible faculty member may serve as a principal or co-principal investigator on a maximum of two…

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