The keck laboratory for the analysis of vision motion is a stateofthe art multiperspective imaging laboratory recently established at the university of maryland. An overview of the proposed project emphasizing any unique aspects and pilot studies. Develop a concept paper for each proposed project up to eight research concept notes will be considered. Keck foundation to partner with us to explore a tir model in the arts and sciences as a means of collaboration between k12 and the university. Keck foundation looks to fund projects that fall outside the mission of public funding agencies.
Keck foundation research program office of research. Since 1977 the university of california has been actively designing a ten meter telescope for visible and infrared groundbased astronomy. Please submit all concepts for the research program with the designated c over pa ge. Estimated, brief budget broken down by major areas, e. Please indicate the program area to which you are applying i. The concept and the implementation are briefly described. Keck teacherinresidence initiative, we hoped to gain insights into possible ways to further. Faculty interested in the vetting process should send a onepage concept paper to richard galbraith, vice president of research by monday, january 2, 2017. Keck observatory wmko to demonstrate psf determination for observations obtained with keck ao science instruments. Brief justification of the need for keck foundation support e. Keck foundation research program biomedical research. The concept paper and supplemental questions should be uploaded as a single pdf file. The keck foundation strives to fund endeavors that are distinctive and novel in their approach. The content of this paper is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the opinions of the funders or partners.
Concept paper submissionconsultation with keck program officer faculty teams should submit onepage concept papers describing their proposed research project. Concept papers describe the purpose and projected outcomes of the project, and are. Ord provides the authors with kecks feedback to help them prepare for the phase 1 application may 1 and november 1 deadlines. Keck foundation in particular, are essential to the projects success. The research should have the potential to develop breakthrough technologies. Keck foundation sciencetechnology and medical research. One page concept paper with 12point font and one inch margins in word please do not pdf overview of the proposed project emphasizing any unique aspects and pilot studies. Papers longer than one page will not be read by the keck foundation. The university of michigan is invited twice each year to submit up to eight concept papers for consideration to the w. Applicants must follow the process carefully to avoid disqualification. Keck supports highriskhighimpact research to lay the groundwork for new paradigms, technologies and discoveries that will save lives, provide innovative solutions, and add to mankinds understanding of the world. This paper aims to give a broad view of the progress achieved in this area. Keck foundation employs a twophase application process.
Demonstrate that private philanthropy, generally, and the w. Oregon state university foundation funding opportunity. The research program seeks unique, highrisk, paradigm shifting projects to benefit humanity in two specific areas 1 medical research and 2 science and engineering. Ucsf may submit 2 applications, 1 per program please forward.
Description of the methodologies, key personnel and timeframe. By may 1, 2019, interested faculty are required to submit a onepage concept paper of the project and a letter of support from the candidates chair. Keck foundation submission note two 2 files should be uploaded to the limited submissions application form 1 a pdf file with biosketches or cvs of all key project personnel, and 2 a onepage concept paper as outlined below. Vumc may submit up to two proposals, one in medical research and one in science and engineering, for the w. Keck focuses on enabling pioneering discoveries that overturn prevailing paradigms or promote new solutions to old problems. Keck foundation during its preapplication counseling period. Keck foundation call for concept papers college of. Please submit all concepts for the research program with the designated c over pa ge note for first time applicants. In addition, include biosketches for the projects key investigators. Keck foundation in particular, is essential to the projects success.
The keck foundations goal is to change the course of 21st century science. The university of california and the california institute of technology have now joined in a collaboration to construct and operate this telescope and observatory. Medical research or science and engineering on your concept paper. Design and implementation of the university of maryland.
Faculty will have a chance to revise their concept papers, based on internal feedback. Keck foundation science and engineering and medical. If you are a new institutionapplicant applying to the foundation, please do so through your central development office and make sure to submit. The research program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting projects in two specific areas, 1 science and engineering and 2 medical research, that are distinctive and novel in their approach, question the prevailing paradigm, or have the potential to break open. If youve got a great idea for a new product, program, or service, writing a concept paper is one way to seek funding for it. The programs focus on innovative, distinctive, highrisk and interdisciplinary research that falls outside the mission of public funding agencies. Concept paper 1page, times new roman, 12point font, oneinch margins. Ord provides the authors with kecks feedback to help them prepare for the phase 1. Concept papers should be no more than one page, singlespaced, using 12point font and 1inch margins, inclusive of illustrations and references. In this paper, we describe the design and architecture of the lab, that is currently being used to support many computer vision studies. Faculty interested in the vetting process should send a onepage concept paper to richard. Keck foundation phase i application keck foundation phase ii full proposal onepage concept paper plus limited submission cover sheet due to ord in november onepage concept paper plus limited submission cover sheet due to ord early july pi prepares using keck feedback and forms. Reviews up to eight 1page concepts submitted by institution based on keck phone call feedback, ovprfr will select up to 2 concept papers. Keck foundation seeks concept papers that are responsive to the following.
If there are no related proposals, please simply indicate that in the document. Concept papers should be 1 page in 12 point font with 1inch margins and should include. Keck foundation preproposals science and engineering and medical research programs. The results from onsky onaxis ngs ao measurements using the nirc2 science. Status of point spread function determination for keck. They encourage development of new technology, but want to know what new science it will enable. This report describes the design of the ten meter telescope and observatory.
Ucsf may submit 2 applications, 1 per program please. We are currently soliciting concept papers to be presented to the keck foundation for feedback in a consultation phone call. The concept paper should provide an overview of the proposed project. The one page concept paper and letter from your chair should be combined into one pdf and sent to ellen speer, assistant vice president of foundation relations.
Grants are awarded twice annually, in june and december. Reviews up to eight 1page concepts submitted by institution based on keck phone call. The goal of the program is to benefit humanity by supporting work that has a. Overview of the proposed project, emphasizing any unique aspects and pilot studies description of the key personnel and methodologies brief justification of the need for keck support in particular. Proposed projects should have the potential to meet the funding interests of the w. Keck foundation in particular, is essential to the projects success internal application process. Concept papers usually are no more than two to four pages in length. In consultation with the foundation, from these concept papers the university is allowed to select one to proceed to a phase i proposal per funding cycle per program. The office of foundation relations is soliciting project applications for the 2018 keck research program. Concept papers concept paper instructions for the research and southern california grant programs are listed below.
Please share this announcement with your faculty members. Office of the vice president for research and economic. Keck supports highriskhighimpact research to lay the groundwork for new paradigms, technologies and discoveries that will save lives, provide innovative solutions, and add to. Demonstrate that private philanthropy generally, and the w. A concept paper that describesyour project 1 page max as aworddocumentor pdf the proposal addendum which includes related funded, pending, and declined proposals. Pi names and keck program science and engineering or medical an overview of the proposed project emphasizing any unique aspects and pilot studies mostly what and how, not much on why a description of the approach and methodology. Generally, a concept paper describes the idea, the need for the project, how it is to be implemented, and a budget. Keck foundation sciencetechnology and medical research programs overview. Submit the concept paper and cvs as a single pdf to. Upcoming foundation and corporation funding opportunities. If you are interested in this opportunity, the first step is to create a concept paper for sharing with the w. The keck foundation will accept up to four, onepage preliminary concept papers in the science and engineering program area for preapplication counseling.
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