1. Center for Excellence in Applied Computational Science and Engineering
CEACSE

2. Session Overview Welcome & Introductions
CEACSE Program Purpose & Strategic Direction
Application Process: Notice of Intent & Proposal
Expectations and Requirements of Awardees
Panel Discussion with Awardees
Questions & Discussion

3. WHY?
CEACSE funds provide seed funding to enhance and expand UTC’s capacities in all aspects of applied computational science & engineering.
UTC is seeking to deploy these funds more broadly on campus to stimulate and “seed” research activity related to computational science and engineering across a broader range of investigators, disciplines, and departments.
Goal is for these funds to stimulate and build capacity to attract external funds; NOT to take the place of extramural funding.

4. WHAT? We are seeking proposals that….
Build capacity among faculty to engage in computational research.
Result in high-impact peer reviewed publications.
“Seed” larger, long-term extramural funding.
Leverage community assets and partners.

5. Who?
Faculty from ALL disciplines are eligible to serve as the Lead PI and Co-PIs.
Lecturers, adjuncts, post-docs, and staff who do not hold faculty appointments may participate as team members.
All teams must receive an endorsement and signature from the Lead PI’s Department Head!
You do not have to have a history of external research funding to be eligible.
NOTE: A faculty member is eligible to be the lead PI on only 1 proposal and a team member or co-PI on no more than 2 proposals

6. How & When
Submit a Notice of Intent (Requested but OPTIONAL) by 5:00pm on February 2, 2017
Submit a Full Proposal by 5:00pm on February 28, 2017
Please note, late proposals will not be accepted for any reason.

7. CEACSE Program Details

8. Priority Areas Urban Science Energy & the Environment
Defense & Aerospace
Biomedical

9. Selection Criteria Scientific Merit Capacity Building
Strategic Excellence

10. Award Amount & Duration
Maximum Award Amount = $100,000
Anticipated Number of Awards = 10-15
Project Period = 12 months; July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Plan your project accordingly. There will be no additional funds granted, and no carry-over of funds.

11. Use of CEACSE Funds Allowable Funds:
Release / replacement costs for UTC faculty or staff
Summer salary for faculty – 2 months max.
Other personnel costs (postdoc, etc.)
Student stipends or wages (undergrad. or grad.)
Associated fringe benefits
Equipment
Travel
Supplies
Tuition (for GAships)

12. Use of CEACSE Funds UN-Allowable Funds:
Extra Service Compensation during the academic appointment term
Administrative or Clerical support costs
Indirect / F&A costs
Supplantation of any costs typically covered by other institutional sources

13. Approvals Required
The Lead PI’s Department Head (must have signature on cover page)
IRB or IACUC approval (not required for submission, but needed before research with humans or animals begins)
Export Control issues (contact ORI if applicable)
Conflict of Interest issues (contact ORSP if applicable)
Additional space, equipment, or IT needs (must be approved in advance by appropriate administrator)

14. CEACSE Application Process

15. Notice of Intent to Apply
Please send by 5:00pm on Feb. 2, 2017.
Notice of Intent will help us prepare for a sufficient number of appropriately qualified reviewers.
Notice of Intent is not evaluated for content.
It is fine if there are some changes between the notice of intent & full application phases.
Notice of Intent is simply an to that includes the following:
Lead PI name
Collaborating Investigators w/ Affiliation (Dept or Institution)
Working Title for Project
Brief Summary (100 words or less)

16. Full Application Due by 5:00pm on February 28, 2017
CEACSE Cover Form (included in guidelines)
Proposal Narrative (3 pg limit)
References Cited (no limit)
Extramural Funding Plan (no limit)
Budget Form (Excel form on website)
CV for all investigators (2 pg limit per CV)*
Current & Pending Support Form (included in guidelines)*

17. Review Process
Administrative Review – Ensure completeness & compliance with project requirements; may eliminate projects for further consideration based on non- responsiveness to requirements or poor past performance on CEACSE or other sponsored projects.
External Review – Convene topical review panels comprised of external reviewers to independently score each proposal. Based on independent expert reviews, a composite score will be developed for each proposal.
Final Review & Selection – VCR, SimCenter Director, and CECS Dean will comprise the final selection committee and make final funding decisions based on the external review, past performance, and institutional priorities.

18. Project Implementation / Administration
The Lead PI and research team members are expected to participate in an orientation session to be held in June or July
By the first business day of each month (beginning August 1, 2017), please submit a brief status report using the provided form.
At least one representative from each research team is required to participate in CEACSE award cohort meetings (~quarterly) to share progress on their research activity, discuss challenges or opportunities, etc.
Awardees are expected to present their research activities at the annual Research Dialogues conference in April 2018.
A final report providing a comprehensive summary of project activities and specific future funding plans is due by August 30,

19. Questions?