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Research Council's Evaluation Criteria for
Center/Institute Proposals

Contact: Office of Research Development

1. Does the Center proposal include an acceptable Center Mission Statement?

2. Does the proposed Center show evidence of grass roots growth?

3. Are long-term research, educational and administrative agendas included and satisfactory?

4. Does the proposal include an acceptable funding plan and proof of funding sources?

5. Is a list of faculty (by department) included?

6. Is an acceptable proposed method of operation (i.e. by-laws) included?

7. Does:

    a. the proposal include a statement that overhead return will be used only for Center administrative and operations purposes, and

    b. is the description of how overhead will be used acceptable?

8. Is there a suitable plan for annual accountability reporting to the university?

9. Do you have any general comments regarding the proposal? Please elaborate.

10. Do you recommend approval of this center proposal?

 
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Last Modified: December 6, 2001