Special Research Grants Program: Potato Research
The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research that focuses on varietal development/testing and whose output will be or include potato varieties.
As used herein, varietal development/testing is research using traditional and biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato variety(ies).
Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support or complement the development of improved varieties.
As used herein, varietal development/testing is research using traditional and biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato variety(ies).
Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support or complement the development of improved varieties.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Potato Research RFA
Additional Information of Eligibility:
State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, as amended (16 U.S.C.
582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine.
IMPORTANT! See RFA for specific eligibility requirements.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/potato.html
Contact:
CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET.
Agency Email Description:
CSREES Help Desk
Agency Email:
electronic@csrees.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2009-03-26
Application Due Date:
2009-04-27
Archive Date:
2010-02-17
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