Posted on 8/2/2012
The California Wheat Commission announces its 2012/13 "mini-grant" program to support UC Cooperative Extension research projects proposed by UCCE Farm Advisors and/or Specialists. Suggested funding guidelines are $1,000 to $10,000 per project. Proposals requesting more than $10,000 also will be considered if accompanied by a budget justification for the higher amount. A total of $100,000 is available for 2012/2013.
Projects can address, but are not limited to, topics such as production efficiency in irrigated or rain-fed systems (variety x planting date, seeding rate, fertilization/irrigationpractices, etc.), pest/disease management, and end-use quality. A research report is required to be submitted by September 30, 2013. This report shall also include details on how the funding was spent.
Research project proposals, limited to 3 pages, are due to the California Wheat Commission by October 1, 2012. The following format should be used:
Title of Proposed Research Project
Project Leader (name, title, county or campus department, address, phone and email)
Abstract (about 250 words describing the project and the issues being addressed)
Background and Justification (include a concise statement of the problem and its importance to the region or state, how the research will address the problem, and the potential beneficial impacts of the project)
Procedures (for each objective, briefly describe the experimental design, data to be collected, and methods of data analysis)
Budget (for personnel, supplies & expenses)
Submit the proposal by email to: cooper@californiawheat.org
For researchers who received funding from the CWC during FY 2011/12, please note that your research report is due by September 30, 2012. The suggested format will be sent to you by separate message. We must receive your completed report by the deadline in order to consider additional funding requests.
Wheat Internship Funding
The California Wheat Commission has allocated $10,000 in funding for FY 2012/13 to support internships with CE Farm Advisors for graduate or undergraduate students who are interested in agricultural research and extension work as a possible career path. Students must be in good standing at a recognized public or private university in California. Students are expected to work closely with CE Farm Advisors to implement
field-based research and county-based outreach objectives. The goal is to train students in both applied research methodologies and educational/outreach skills needed for a career as a UCCE Farm Advisor.
The starting date will be flexible to accommodate the school calendar and needs of the student and Farm Advisor mentor. The wheat internship positions can be used in conjunction with a research project (i.e., the mini-grant program) or independently. A report will be required by September 30, 2013 summarizing how the grant funds were utilized.
Farm Advisors should send their request of up to $5,000 for a Wheat Internship grant by October 1, 2012 by email to cooper@californiawheat.org
