For the pre-proposal, do I need any type of documentation (letter of support, email, etc.) from the UWIRC(s) I have identified as potential sponsors?
A. Yes. New for the 2011 cycle, each PI must have a signed Pre-Proposal Commitment Form(s) from each identified potential sponsoring centers (and in some cases, academic unit(s)). Commitment forms are a required part of the application process. The forms are viewable with the RFA; word versions are available on this page. Q. Do references count toward the pre-proposal two-page limitation. A. No.