LETTER OF INTENT (recommended)

Alaska INBRE encourages letters of intent (LOI) for this funding opportunity. AK INBRE will provide feedback on research concepts and target mechanisms. The LOI is not required or binding, and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application. AK INBRE 5 leadership and/or the INBRE External Advisory Committee (EAC) members will reply with feedback on the appropriateness of the research area for support through this mechanism. A two-page LOI should include the following:

• Descriptive title of proposed research

• Anticipated aims and approaches

• If applicable: aspects of the proposed project that address community priorities or engage community members, including sharing study ideas or findings with community members, asking for input from community members, or having community members guide the project

• How the work, if funded, will lead to applications for independent research support

• How the work will meaningfully include undergraduate students in research

• Participating institutions

• Name and email of the project leader & other key personnel