6:45 a.m.

8:15 a.m.

·         Introduction to CSREES, USDA Competitive Programs

·         Preview of the Day

·         An Overview of CSREES

·         An Overview of the National Research Initiative and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative

·         An Overview of Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Programs

·         An Overview of Higher Education Multicultural Alliances and International Programs

·         An Overview of Other Competitive Programs

9:45 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

·         Plants Programs - Dr. Liang-Shiou Lin, National Program Leader

·         Animals Programs - Dr. Peter Burfening and Dr. Mark Mirando, National Program Leaders

Animal Reproduction; Animal Growth and Nutrient Utilization; Animal Genome; and Animal Protection and Biosecurity.

·         Nutrition Programs - Dr. Ramkishan Rao, National Program Leader

Human Nutrition and Obesity; and Bioactive Food Components for Optimal Health.

·         Agricultural Research Enhancement Awards (AREA) - Dr. Siva Sureshwaran, National Program Leader

Strengthening Awards for New Investigators, Postdoctoral Fellowships, EPSCoR, and Small and Mid-Sized Institutions.

·         Natural Resources and Environment Programs II - Dr. Michael Bowers, National Program Leader

Air Quality; Managed Ecosystems; and Biology of Weedy and Invasive Species in Agroecosystems

12:15 p.m.

Lunch - Perspectives of Former Panel Managers

1:45 p.m.

·         Microbes Programs - Dr. Ann-Lichens Park, National Program Leader

Microbial Genomics; Microbial Biology; Plant Biosecurity.

·         Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Programs - Dr. Peter Burfening, National Program Leader

Forests and Related Resources; Plant Production and Protection (Biology; and Engineering); Animal Production and Protection; Soil and Water Resources; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural and Community Development; Aquaculture; Biobased Products and Biofuels; Marketing and Trade; Animal Manure Management; and Small and Mid-Size Farms.

·         Integrated Programs - Dr. Debby Sheely, Integrated Programs Director, and Dr. Rick Meyer, National Program Leader

Guidelines and recommendations for preparation of successful integrated project proposals.

·         Value-Added Products Programs - Dr. Ramkishan Rao, National Program Leader

Biobased Products and Bioenergy Production Research; Improving Food Quality and Value; and Nanoscale Science and Engineering for Agriculture and Food Systems.

·         Agricultural Research Enhancement Awards (AREA) - Dr. Liang-Shiou Lin, National Program Leader

Strengthening Awards for New Investigators, Postdoctoral Fellowships, EPSCoR, and Small and Mid-Sized Institutions.

3:00 p.m.

·         Higher Education, Multicultural Alliances, and International Programs - Mr. Michael McGirr, National Program Leader

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; Higher Education Challenge Grants Program; Graduate Fellowship Program; Multicultural Scholars Program; 1890 Institutions Teaching and Research Capacity Building Grants Program; International Science and Education Program; Extension Indian Research Program; Secondary and 2-year Post Secondary Agricultural Education Challenge Grants Program; 1994 Institutions Teaching; Research and Extension Programs; and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants Program.

·         Natural Resources and Environment Programs I - Dr. Michael Bowers, National Program Leader

Soil Processes; National Integrated Water Quality Program; Water and Watershed Processes; and Global and Climate Change.

·         Food Safety Programs and Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program - Dr. Ramkishan Rao, National Program Leader

Food Safety and Epidemiology; National Integrated Food Safety Initiative; and Biotechnology Risk Assessment.

·         Pest Biology and Plant Protection Programs - Dr. Rick Meyer, National Program Leader

Pest Management Alternatives Program (PMAP); Organic Transition Programs (OTP); Arthropod and Nematode Biology and Management.

·         Social Sciences Programs- Dr. Siva Sureshwaran, National Program Leader

Agricultural Markets and Trade; Rural Development; Agricultural Prosperity for Small and Medium-Sized Farms

4:15 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Evening Reception and Dinner

Continental Breakfast and Registration

Welcome – Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

Introduction and Objectives – Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

               What do you want to get out of this workshop?

Show Me the Money! Or Where to Look for Funds – Michael. Harrington

                        Finding grants

                        Accessing information on funding and planning

                        Matching your idea to those of the agency

                        Assessing institutional support

Developing that Great Idea / Brainstorming – Michael Harrington and Tom Fretz

Principles of Writing Winning Grants – Part I - Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

                        Introduction to grant writing

                        Focus on the Key elements

                        Peer Review process

                        Do’s and Don’ts

Principles of Writing Winning Grants – Part II – Michael Harrington and Tom Fretz

                        Proposal organization

                        Goals and objectives

                        Experimental design

                        Budget

                        Project summary or abstract

Lunch and Consultation

Insights from Successful Grant Writers – A Panel (TBD)

Organizing Integrated or Team Proposals – Tom Fretz

                        Defining the role of Extension

                        Finding a champion

                        Organizing a team proposal – Who’s in charge?

                        Selecting the lead institution

                        Team communication and leadership

Developing the Proposal Budget or What can your Research Administration Office Do For You? – Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

Developing Your Personal Strategic Plan and the Ethics of Grants Writing – Michael Harrington

                        Responsible conduct of research

                        Are there penalties?

                        Human and animal subjects

                        Confidentiality

Common Short-Comings in Grant Applications – Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

Workshop Evaluation and Adjourn