Description: This page provides Cotton
Incorporated's guidelines for submitting research proposals for Cooperative Research
Agreements/Research Contracts. Cotton Incorporated sponsors research in the following
areas:
- Product Development and Implementation
- Agricultural Research
- Fiber Competition
- EFS® Marketing, China
General Requirements
Proposals for cotton research should contain
information on:
To facilitate review and follow-up, two copies of the proposal should be submitted to the appropriate Cotton Incorporated research department for the appointment of a "project
manager" at Cotton Incorporated, 6399 Weston Parkway; Cary, North Carolina; 27513
Deadlines:Projects are funded on a calendar-year basis.
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Name and Address of Cooperator
The legal or corporate designation of the cooperator, if
different from that commonly used, should also be given. The name of the principal
investigator and department should be given, as well as the responsible duly authorized
officer for liaison (contract signing) with Cotton Incorporated. When financial matters
are to be handled by officials other than the principal investigator, the appropriate
names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers should also be given.
Project Title
A brief descriptive title of the project should be given. When
desirable, a longer, more definitive title may also be given.
Objective of Research
The objectives of the research should be clearly and
specifically outlined.
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Significance of Research
A statement of how the research would be expected to benefit the
cotton industry should be presented.
Prior and Current Research
Prior and current research related to the problem should be
reviewed and major references should be cited.
Plan of Work
Research plans should contain sufficient detail to permit some
advance evaluation of the technical procedures to be followed and some assessment of the
feasibility of the projected work. It is recognized, however, than in many cases the
course of a research undertaking cannot be fully determined in advance.
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Qualifications of Research Cooperator
Special qualifications of the cooperator conducting the research
should be presented. In particular, the information should include the names, titles, and
experience of scientific personnel to be associated with the research, background of the
cooperator in work related to the project, and a description or listing of major
facilities and equipment available for the research.
Starting Date and Duration
The desired starting date and expected duration of the research
should be stated. Some flexibility in starting dates may be necessary in order to allow
time for review and follow-up action on proposals. Projects are funded for one calendar
year with optional yearly renewals.
Cooperative Support
The names and addresses of co-sponsors, if any, should be given.
Submission of a proposal to other sponsors will not prejudice its review by Cotton
Incorporated. Support from both co-sponsors and research cooperators is encouraged, but
inability to provide such support will not in any way lessen Cotton Incorporated’s
interest in sound cotton research projects.
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Budget
Cotton Incorporated is a not-for-profit company whose research
funds primarily are derived from the U.S. cotton producers and operates under legislation
that is administered by the Cotton Board and USDA. Cotton Incorporated requires an
estimated total budget on an annual basis as the research needs dictate. Breakdown of the
budget estimate should include: (1) salary costs of all professional and sub-professional
personnel who will be associated with the research, (2) fringe benefits, (3) overhead
costs, if applicable*, not to exceed 15%, (4) materials/supplies, (5) costs of equipment, (6)
travel, and (7) other costs as specified. Contributions in funds and in equivalent
services of the sponsor, co-sponsor(s) and the research cooperator should be clearly
indicated under any, or all, of the budget categories which may be appropriate. Items of
equipment and unused supplies (costing over $2,500 per item with a useful life of at least
one year) and facilities purchased with funds contributed by Cotton Incorporated shall
remain the sole property of Cotton Incorporated.
Endorsement
The proposal should be signed by an appropriate and duly
authorized official of the research cooperator.
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Cotton Incorporated Research
Departments
- Textile Research
Attention: Mr. Michael R. Tyndall, Managing Director, Product Development and Implementation
Cotton Incorporated; 6399 Weston Parkway; Cary, North Carolina 27513; Telephone: 919/678-2272; Fax: 919/678-2235 Email: Michael R. Tyndall .
- Agricultural Research
Attention: Dr. Kater Hake, Vice President, Agricultural Research
Cotton Incorporated; 6399 Weston Parkway; Cary, North Carolina 27513; Telephone: 919/678-2266; Fax:
919/678-2233 Email: Kater Hake .
- Fiber Competition
Attention: Mr. Michael D. Watson, Vice President, Fiber Competition
Cotton Incorporated; 6399 Weston Parkway; Cary, North Carolina 27513; Telephone:
919/678-2421; Fax:
919/678-2234 Email:Michael D. Watson
- EFS® Marketing, China
Attention: Mr. Charles H. Chewning, Jr., Vice President, EFS® Marketing, China
Cotton Incorporated; 6399 Weston Parkway; Cary, North Carolina 27513; Telephone:
919/678-2265; Fax:
919/678-2232 Email: Charles H. Chewning
Other:
If the appropriate department cannot be determined, direct proposals to:
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