CALS Research Division

Animal Health Project Information

The following information is also available in a printable document. Note also that funding is contingent on federal budget resolution.

Overview

Animal Health funding is open to faculty members in CALS, SOHE, and AHABS. Faculty from other colleges and universities may be collaborators on a project. However, it should be demonstrated the needed expertise does not exist within CALS, SOHE, or AHABS, and, an appropriate matching commitment of resources is evident. Proposals should reflect external funding sources, if applicable.

Animal Health projects relate specifically to disease of food animals and/or horses. Studies of normal structure, function and process cannot be considered for support by animal health funds, regardless of the fact that the science is indeed worthy or of how important the studies may be as a basis for comparison with the disease state. Proposals that target animal health problems in food animals and/or horses caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoal and helminth parasites, and those of a noninfectious nature are given priority. Proposals should discuss the significance of the disease process to be investigated, particularly as it related to animal health in Wisconsin.

Guidelines

The Animal Health Hatch competition continues to support research with goals consistent with respective CSREES goal statements and Congressional Act.

Animal Health and Disease Research Program

SEC. 1429. “It is the purpose of this subtitle to promote the general welfare through the improved health and productivity of domestic livestock, poultry, aquatic animals, and other income-producing animals which are essential to the Nation’s food supply and the welfare of producers and consumers of animal products; to improve the health of horses; to facilitate the effective treatment of, and, where possible, prevent animal and poultry diseases in both domesticated and wild animals which, if not controlled, would be disastrous to the United States livestock and poultry industries and endanger the Nation’s food supply; to minimize livestock and poultry losses due to transportation and handling; to protect human health through control of animal diseases transmissible to humans; to improve methods of controlling the births of predators and other animals; and otherwise to promote the general welfare through expanded programs of research and extension to improve animal health.”

While graduate training is central to use of formula funding, and encouraged as a typical request, some exceptions may be possible. Each proposal is judged on appropriateness of proposed research for formula funding, quality of the science, and likelihood of successful achievement of those goals.

The award criteria for funding for Animal Health projects will be slightly different from that followed for Hatch, Hatch Multistate or McIntire-Stennis proposals. The intent is that these limited funds go to support the very best science studying important problems of animal health in Wisconsin. Specifically:

• There will be an open competition within the Agricultural Experiment Station for these awards, regardless of department, extramural, or intramural (Hatch) support being received. Although status as a new faculty member will be acknowledged and taken into account, it will not be the principal criterion for award of funding.
• The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Research Committee assigns two reviewers on campus with expertise in the subject area of the proposal. Reviewers are asked to review and rank the proposal according to published guidelines. The SVM Research Committee meets as a panel to establish overall rankings of scientific merit and these recommendations are forwarded to the SVM Associate Dean for Research for final funding decisions.

Proposals are recommended for funding in order of relative ranking with preference given to projects of immediate importance to animal health in Wisconsin. Project duration is up to three years.

Hatch Project Information

The following information is also available in a printable document.

Overview

Hatch funding is open to faculty members in CALS, SOHE, and AHABS. Faculty from other colleges and universities may be collaborators on a project. However, it should be demonstrated the needed expertise does not exist within CALS, SOHE, or AHABS, and, an appropriate matching commitment of resources is evident. Proposals should reflect external funding sources, if applicable.

Investigators may submit proposals for an individual investigator Hatch grant and a multiple investigator interdisciplinary Hatch grant. Investigators may not be the Principal Investigator on more than one individual project.

Guidelines

The Hatch competition continues to support a wide range of research, with goals consistent with respective CSREES goal statements and Congressional Act.

Hatch Act

"… It shall be the object and duty of the State agricultural experiment stations through the expenditure of the appropriations hereinafter authorized to conduct original and other researches, investigations, and experiments bearing directly on and contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a permanent and effective agricultural industry of the United States, including researches basic to the problems of agriculture in its broadest aspects, and such investigations as have for their purpose the development and improvement of the rural home and rural life and the maximum contribution by agriculture to the welfare of the consumer, as may be deemed advisable, having due regard to the varying conditions and needs of the respective States."

While graduate training is central to use of formula funding, and encouraged as a typical request, some exceptions may be possible. Each proposal is judged on appropriateness of proposed research for formula funding, quality of the science, and likelihood of successful achievement of those goals.

Interdisciplinary proposals with multiple investigators will be considered in the open competition with the following considerations:

• High quality of research work proposed
• Special emphasis on problem solving for Wisconsin
• Realistic budgets (although these may be larger than individual investigator projects)
• Proposals should specify separate budgets for each investigator, with explicit division of work to be done by each team member. A composite budget should also be entered on the budget form.
• Evidence the interdisciplinary team has worked together on the proposal, including signatures of all involved. Include a section detailing how the team will function, and mechanisms for joint coordination.
• Plans to link the research to extension, outreach, or teaching activities should be clearly indicated.
• Demonstration of productivity from past and present formula funding for all collaborators.
• Typically, interdisciplinary projects are for a two-year term.

Types of Support

In general, these funds support graduate student training and a small supply budget with most awards in the range of $28,000 to $35,000/yr. Alternative staffing requests will be considered, although requests for larger total amounts of funding will require proportionately stronger justification. Principal Investigators should address these issues under the Justification section. Budget categories for supplies, in-state travel for the collection of research data, and labor should not exceed $3,000 per year. Up to a maximum of $8,000 of a faculty’s salary can be included in the proposal.

Please be aware that if your proposal is approved for funding, this approval does not necessarily approve the budget as requested. Funding levels are approved a few months prior to the start of the project. Funding approvals are contingent on funding availability and allowability (OMB Circulars, CALS Policies and Procedures, etc.) on Formula Grants. Requested items/funding categories are subject to disallowance.

McIntire Stennis Project Information

The following information is also available in a printable document.

Overview

McIntire-Stennis funding is open to faculty members in CALS, SOHE, and AHABS. Faculty from other colleges and universities may be collaborators on a project. However, it should be demonstrated the needed expertise does not exist within CALS, SOHE, or AHABS, and, an appropriate matching commitment of resources is evident. Proposals should reflect external funding sources, if applicable.

Guidelines

The Hatch Multistate competition continues to support a wide range of research, with goals consistent with respective CSREES goal statements and Congressional Act.

McIntire-Stennis Act

"The term 'forestry research' as used in this Act shall include investigations relating to (1) Reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; (2) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of waterflow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; (3) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; (4) management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; (5) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, and other destructive agents; (6) utilization of wood and other forest products; (7) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products; and (8) such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources.”

While graduate training is central to use of formula funding, and encouraged as a typical request, some exceptions may be possible. Each proposal is judged on appropriateness of proposed research for formula funding, quality of the science, and likelihood of successful achievement of those goals.

Types of Support

In general, these funds support graduate student training and a small supply budget with most awards in the range of $28,000 to $35,000/yr. Alternative staffing requests will be considered, although requests for larger total amounts of funding will require proportionately stronger justification. Principal Investigators should address these issues under the Justification section. Budget categories for supplies, in-state travel for the collection of research data, and labor should not exceed $3,000 per year. Up to a maximum of $8,000 of a faculty’s salary can be included in the proposal.

Please be aware that if your proposal is approved for funding, this approval does not necessarily approve the budget as requested. Funding levels are approved a few months prior to the start of the project. Funding approvals are contingent on funding availability and allowability (OMB Circulars, CALS Policies and Procedures, etc.) on Formula Grants. Requested items/funding categories are subject to disallowance.

Hatch Multi-state
and Integrated Activity Priorities

The following information is also available in a printable document.

Overview

Hatch Multistate funding is open to faculty members in CALS, SOHE, and AHABS. Faculty from other colleges and universities may be collaborators on a project. However, it should be demonstrated the needed expertise does not exist within CALS, SOHE, or AHABS, and, an appropriate matching commitment of resources is evident. Proposals should reflect external funding sources, if applicable.

Investigators may submit proposals for an individual investigator Hatch/Hatch Multistate grant and a multiple investigator interdisciplinary Hatch grant. Investigators may not be the Principal Investigator on more than one individual project.

Guidelines

The Hatch Multistate competition continues to support a wide range of research, with goals consistent with respective CSREES goal statements and Congressional Act.

Hatch Act

"...It shall be the object and duty of the State agricultural experiment stations through the expenditure of the appropriations hereinafter authorized to conduct original and other researches, investigations, and experiments bearing directly on and contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a permanent and effective agricultural industry of the United States, including researches basic to the problems of agriculture in its broadest aspects, and such investigations as have for their purpose the development and improvement of the rural home and rural life and the maximum contribution by agriculture to the welfare of the consumer, as may be deemed advisable, having due regard to the varying conditions and needs of the respective States."

While graduate training is central to use of formula funding, and encouraged as a typical request, some exceptions may be possible. Each proposal is judged on appropriateness of proposed research for formula funding, quality of the science, and likelihood of successful achievement of those goals

Due to the requirement that the WAES must commit 25% of its Hatch funding portfolio respectively to Multistate projects and to projects with integrated activity, and due to the continued shortfall that has occurred in proposals submitted and funded, these areas must receive priority for funding. These proposals can be individual investigator or interdisciplinary proposals. Proposals should relate the Wisconsin component to the overall project objectives and state the project number (or proposed project temporary number).

Priority will be given to Multistate proposals with integrated activity, followed by Multistate and Integrated Activity proposals respectively. These projects must be of quality that would normally merit funding. We do expect to fund projects that do not address these requirements as we recognize the need to maintain balance and quality in our portfolio.

Multistate projects proposals must fit within the project objectives of funded projects (National, NC, NE, S or W projects). Information on these projects can be found by logging onto the following website as a guest member: http://www.nimss.umd.edu/, clicking on “Project Home” and then to the National, NC, NE, S or W links for lists and information on projects.

Integrated activities may include undergraduate research experiences, formal inclusion of this work as part of an instructional program, K-12 related instruction or outreach, and other public outreach efforts related to this work including Extension related activities. These efforts must be formally addressed within the proposal.

Types of Support

In general, these funds support graduate student training and a small supply budget with most awards in the range of $28,000 to $35,000/yr. Alternative staffing requests will be considered, although requests for larger total amounts of funding will require proportionately stronger justification. Principal Investigators should address these issues under the Justification section. Budget categories for supplies, in-state travel for the collection of research data, and labor should not exceed $3,000 per year. Up to a maximum of $8,000 of a faculty’s salary can be included in the proposal.

Please be aware that if your proposal is approved for funding, this approval does not necessarily approve the budget as requested. Funding levels are approved a few months prior to the start of the project. Funding approvals are contingent on funding availability and allowability (OMB Circulars, CALS Policies and Procedures, etc.) on Formula Grants. Requested items/funding categories are subject to disallowance.

Other Multi-state Information

Links

• National Information Management and Support System (NIMSS)
• Regional Associations of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors:
  • North Central
  • Northeast
  • Southern
  • Western
• Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy (ESCOP)
• Descriptions and Regional Designations of Multistate Activities

Guide to Using NIMSS

To View a Multistate project using NIMSS as a Registered Member:

1. Go to the National Information Management Support System at http://nimss.umd.edu
2. Insert your login and password.
3. In the Top Menu, select “Project” then select “View Projects”
4. Select “Search for Projects”
5. Enter the project number

To View a Multistate Project using NIMSS as a Guest:

1. Go to the National Information Management Support System at http://nimss.umd.edu
2. Select “Project Home”
3. Select the regional area of the Multistate project you would like to view
4. Select the type of project you would like to view (i.e., NC, NCAC, NCCC, etc.)
5. Select the project from the list by selecting “Project Homepage”

To Create an Appendix E for a Proposed Project:

1. Go to the National Information Management Support System at http://nimss.umd.edu
2. Insert your login and password. (If you don't have a login, you'll need to register, also at the above URL.)
3. In the top Menu, select “Participants” then select “Draft/Edit Participant Info”
4. Select "Draft New"
5. Select the project number
6. Fill out the form
7. Click on “Submit”

Please Contact Angie Seitler at (608) 261-1432 or aseitler@cals.wisc.edu before you create an Appendix E to add your participation to a proposed multistate project.

Please contact the Administrative Advisor of the multistate project if you have questions about the proposed project.

Questions?

Contact Chris Hamilton at (608)262-2349 or chamilton@cals.wisc.edu if you have questions about the use of NIMSS.

Contact Angie Seitler at (608)261-1432 or aseitler@cals.wisc.edu if you have questions about your participation.