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- Letters of Collaboration should be for partners actively working on the project—contributing either intellectual capital (e.g. data, analytical capabilities) or other defined material resources (e.g. lab or technical support, etc.). Letters should specify what is being contributed.
- Letters of Support should be from individuals, organizations, or agencies that would benefit from the research or who otherwise want to support the advancement of the effort.
- For campuses other than Pullman, contact your financial/budget manager on how to account for benefits.
- For all other proposals, the usual benefits (i.e., tuition waivers, health insurance) are covered by central Finance and should not be included in the budget.
- Exception: Benefits for time-slip employees must be included in the budget.
Civil service salaries/wages are not allowed.
A CV is required for all participating investigators. They should be combined and submitted as a single document.
All proposals will be reviewed on an equal basis. Senior faculty PIs will not be considered more favorably than others.
External proposal support and related services are allowed and can be included in project proposals. These services may be able to provide more specialized support that may be appropriate for a given project. However, proposal development support is available through the WSU Office of Research at no charge.
The Office of Research also offers project management support services that can be used in lieu of external support. PIs are welcome to consult with a research development specialist prior to submitting a Big Ideas Initiative proposal to get a better sense of the support the Office of Research can provide.
Awarded Big Ideas Initiative projects are strongly encouraged to use these services—alongside services offered by the lead PI’s college—as part of the consultation with the Office of Research that is required under each track.