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INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:

NATIONAL FUND FOR SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (FONDECYT) Bernarda Morín 551, Providencia - Casilla 297-V, Santiago 21 Telephone: (56-2) 365 4350 Fax (56-2) 372 0828 e-mail: [email protected] SANTIAGO – CHILE

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CHECKLIST

CONTENTS YES NO PAGE I.2. Principal Investigator Signature I.3. Legal Representative Signature II. Proposal Abstract III.1. Proposal Description III.2. Hypotheses III.3. Goals III.4. Methodology III.5. Work Plan III.6. Researcher Activities III.7. Time Committment to the Proposal IV. Prior Work on the Proposal Topic V. Additional Information VI. Principal Investigator Curriculum Vitae VII. Available Resources Amounts and Justification of Funds requested from FONDECYT (Sections VIII.1. VIII. To VIII.6) Ethical, Biosafety and other Requirements Certified Copy of Doctoral Degree or Medical Speciality Laboratory Director´S Support Letter

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FONDECYT 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Science Proposed length Proposal Type 11 FONDECYT Council 2. Technology (2-3 years)

Proposal Title:

Proposal keywords

Primary Field Secondary Field Application Sector Region of Impact

I.1. FUNDING REQUEST SUMMARY (1000CLP $)

Annual Amounts (1000 CLP$) BUDGET ITEMS Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Staff Travel Operational Expenses Equipment Annual Total

I.2. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

FATHER'S SURNAME MOTHER’S MAIDEN SURNAME NAMES TAXPAYER ID NUMBER

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY P.O. BOX TELEPHONE FAX

E-mail Address

INSTITUTION PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR SIGNATURE

3 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION I.3. SPONSORING INSTITUTION:

FONDECYT INSTITUTION NAME (University/Faculty/Department) Use

Legal Representative Name Legal Representative Signature

The above named Legal Representative hereby certifies to know the terms and regulations of this FONDECYT competition and proposal selection procedures. He(She) also declares that the above named institution will sponsor the applicant for the entire duration of the proposal.

I.4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING COMMITTED FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS/SOURCES. If applicable, indicate the amount contributed by other institutions/enterprises interested in the proposal results. Please attach certifying letters.

INSTITUTION(S) AMOUNT (1000 CLP$) FONDECYT USE

4 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION II. PROPOSAL ABSTRACT: Must be clear and informative. Describe the main issues you plan to address, including goals, methodology and expected out- comes. A good summary facilitates an adequate description and understanding of what you intend to achieve. Use the available space. (Use Arial/Verdana font size 10).

5 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION III. PROPOSED RESEARCH.

III.1 PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION, THEORETICAL BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW: This section must include a general presentation of the problem to investigate, including novel aspects that you intend to address, approaches currently being used to solve it, theoretical background and review of the current literature on the topic. The maximum length of this section is 8 pages. (Use Arial/Verdana font size 10). Use additional sheets to list your cited references.

6 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION III.2 HYPOTHESES: State your working hypotheses. Use the available space only.

III.3 GOALS: (general and specific).

7 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION III.4 METHODOLOGY: Describe the methods you plan to use to achieve the proposed goals. For example: experimental techniques, sampling procedures justification, statistical analysis of results, etc.. The maximum length for this section is 3 pages. (Use Arial/Verdana font size 10).

8 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION III.5 WORK PLAN: On the basis of your stated goals, indicate the stages and describe the activities to be carried out each year. The maximum length for this section is 1 page. (Use Arial/Verdana font size 10). If appropriate, use a Gantt chart.

9 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION III.6 RESEARCHER ACTIVITIES: Describe the activities you will carry out each year. Attach additional sheets, if necessary.

TASKS/ACTIVITIES TO CARRY OUT

III.7 TIME COMMITTMENT TO THE PROPOSAL: On the basis of the above described activities, indicate the number of hours per week committed to the proposal.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

10 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION IV. PRIOR WORK ON THE PROPOSAL TOPIC: In the space below, summarize the results of your previous work conducted on the topic of this proposal. (Use Arial/Verdana font size 10).

V. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Include other information that you consider relevant, not included elsewhere, which would facilitate this proposal's review. Use only the space provided (Use Arial/Verdana font size 10).

12 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VI. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR CURRICULUM VITAE

VI.1. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION -

TAXPAYER ID # (Do not include decimal point)

FATHER ‘S SURNAME MOTHER’S MAIDEN SURNAME NAMES

Day Month Year M F

DATE OF BIRTH SEX NATIONALITY TELEPHONE FAX

MAILING ADDRESS

REGION CITY P.O. BOX E-MAIL ADDRESS

INSTITUTION

VI.2. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Professional Title(s) UNIVERSITY COUNTRY YEAR

Academic degrees

Main Lines of Research/Specialty Areas

13 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT(S) INSTITUTION HOURS PER WEEK

VI.3. PARTICIPATION IN FONDECYT-APPROVED PROJECTS AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR IN A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH PROJECT OR COINVESTIGATOR IN A REGULAR PROJECT.

YEAR PROJECT NUMBER & TITLE ROLE Begin End

VI.4. PARTICIPATION IN OTHER PROJECTS OR RESEARCH PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NATIONAL OR FOREIGN SOURCES. SPECIFY THEIR GOALS AND DIFFERENCES WITH THIS PROPOSAL. (Attach additional sheets, if necessary). FONDECYT Councils, at their discretion, may request proper certification.

YEAR FUNDING PROJECT TITLE ROLE Begin End SOURCE

SPECIFICATION:

14 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VI.5. PUBLICATIONS. Please provide full references (author(s), publication title, journal full name, volume, pages, publication year) for articles accepted or published over the last 5 years. If appropriate, specify the FONDECYT project number.

Please, be aware that female investigators who have given birth between 2003 to 2008, must report their scientific productivity since 2002. a. PUBLICATIONS SINCE 2003. Use additional sheets, if necessary. Use an "X" to check the appropriate box*.

Author(s)

Publication Title

FONDECYT PROJECT Journal full name

Year Vol. Issue Pages Publication status to date.* Bibliographic Reference Published In Press Accepted

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

15 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION b. BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS SINCE 2003: Please provide full references and use additional sheets if necessary. Use an "X" to check the appropriate box*.

Author(s)

Book/ Book Chapter Title

Editor(s) (Books or Book Chapter) Editor Place and Publication Date Type of Publication or Product* Pages Book Book Chapter Monograph

Author(s)

Book/ Book Chapter Title

Editor(s) (Books or Book Chapter) Editor Place and Publication Date Type of Publication or Product* Pages Book Book Chapter Monograph c. PUBLICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS OF SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS SINCE 2003. Include publications in Conference/Congress Proceedings relevant to the proposal topic.

Author(s)

Abstract Title

Congress Title

Place & Date Country: City: Date:

Author(s)

Abstract Title

Congress Title

Author(s)

Abstract Title

Congress Title

16 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION d. PUBLICATIONS RELEVANT TO THIS PROPOSAL'S TOPIC PRIOR TO 2003. (No more than 5).

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

Author(s)

Publication Title

17 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION e. THESIS DIRECTION. List Undergraduate, Doctoral and Master’s theses directed over the last 5 years.

Degree, Institution & Year Students Names Thesis Title Awarded

18 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VII. AVAILABLE RESOURCES: If applicable, identify means and resources available at the sponsoring institution to carry out this proposal.

19 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VIII. AMOUNTS AND JUSTIFICATION OF FUNDS REQUESTED FROM FONDECYT.

INSTITUTION (University/Faculty/Department)

MAILING ADDRESS INSTITUTION TAX ID

P.O. BOX CITY TELEPHONE FAX

E-MAIL ADDRESS

VIII.1 BUDGET ITEMIZATION

BUDGET ITEMS ANNUAL AMOUNTS (1000 CLP$) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 TOTAL

1. STAFF

2. TRAVEL

2.1 PROPOSAL TRAVEL

Domestic Per Diem

International Per Diem

Domestic Fares

International Fares

2.2 TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

International Per Diem

International Fares

Total Travel

3. OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

4. EQUIPMENT

TOTAL REQUESTED (1+2+3+4)

20 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VIII.2 FUNDS REQUESTED FOR RESEARCH STAFF. Please see Application Instructions.

RESEARCH UNIT (INSTITUTION / UNIVERSITY/ FACULTY/ DEPARTMENT) ANNUAL AMOUNTS (1000 CLP$)

ROLE FULL NAME Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 TOTAL

Principal Investigator

Thesis Students

Technical & Support Staff

TOTAL STAFF (1000CLP$)

VIII.3. JUSTIFICATION OF REQUESTED AMOUNTS: Justify the amounts requested for each of the items above.

a. Describe the tasks of all technical & support staff for which honoraria are being requested in relation to the goals and proposed work plan.

b. Specify if this proposal intends to fund theses students. If so, indicate the topics of the theses you intend to direct. If students are already selected, indicate their names and degree objective.

Remember that funding may only be requested for Undergraduate and Master degree students.

21 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VIII.4 PROPOSAL TRAVEL: Funding may be requested for activities directly related to the proposal development and dissemination of results. a. FOREIGN TRAVEL:

All trips abroad require a clear justification. Indicate tentative destinations, number of days and amounts for each trip. Estimate annual international travel fares and per diem expenses. Remember that only coach fares are acceptable. Please read the Application Instructions.

Amounts (1000 CLP$) Purpose No. Days Fares Per Diem

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Justification (for each year):

22 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION b. DOMESTIC TRAVEL & FIELD TRIPS: Per Diem expenses related to field trips must be justified. Provide a detailed schedule including transportation means to be used. Include a tentative calendar of national scientific meetings you plan to attend.

Amounts (1000 CLP$) Purpose No. Days Fares Per Diem

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Justification (for each year):

23 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION c. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOREIGN TRAVEL ITEM: Please justify your request for international cooperation activities funding. Explain why the visit of a researcher residing abroad will benefit your proposal goals achievement. Remember that only coach fares are acceptable. Please read the Application Instructions.

AMOUNTS (1000 CHP) Justification No. Days Fares Per Diem

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

24 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VIII.5 OPERATIONAL EXPENSES: Specify and justify for each proposal year the amounts requested, if applicable, for the following items: computing-related items, reagents and other laboratory non-durable materials, books purchases, scientific journals and subscription fees (all of which must be registered with the performing unit), scientific meetings registration fees, payments for services, hiring of occasional auxiliary personnel, publishing costs of proposal-derived papers on ISI-indexed journals or equivalent depending on the nature of the field.

25 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION VIII.6. EQUIPMENT REQUEST. The amounts requested must include transportation, insurance and applicable import taxes costs. Non-durable, expendable items, must be included under Operational Expenses. a. Equipment specifications. A formal quotation for the equipment requested is not required, thus you must provide a full description and technical specifications for each of the items funding is requested for. Please include the full name of the distributor/manufacturer you have consulted.

IDENTIFICATION AND Amounts (1000 CLP$) SPECIFICATIONS OF EACH PIECE OF TOTAL EQUIPMENT Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Qty. 1000 CLP$ Qty. 1000 CLP$ Qty. 1000 CLP$ Qty. 1000 CLP$

26 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION b. EQUIPMENT JUSTIFICATION: Each piece of equipment requested must be clearly justified considering the proposal goals and intended work plan. Purchase of furniture or physical space furnishing is not allowed.

27 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION IX. ANEXOS

IX.1 REQUERIMIENTOS DE ETICA, BIOSEGURIDAD y OTROS:

Aquellos proyectos que involucren estudios en seres humanos, deberán contar con una certificación aprobatoria fundamentada del Comité de Ética o Bioética de la Institución Patrocinante y con la autorización escrita de cada una de las instituciones involucradas en el proyecto. Además, deben incluir un ejemplar del documento de consentimiento informado "ad hoc" para el estudio, que considere los aspectos específicos del protocolo al que se incorporen los sujetos de estudio (documento de referencia disponible en página web de FONDECYT www.fondecyt.cl ).

Los Consejos se reservan el derecho a recabar directamente un pronunciamiento ético independiente en los casos que considere necesario, como asimismo, auditar los aspectos éticos de los proyectos tomando las medidas que estime pertinentes de encontrar discrepancias o incumplimientos en relación al protocolo aprobado.

Los proyectos que incluyan experimentación con animales deberán presentar certificación aprobatoria fundamentada del Comité de Bioética de la Institución Patrocinante.

En aquellos proyectos que se manejen patógenos para humanos, animales o plantas, ADN recombinante y/o radioisótopos u otros elementos de riesgo, deberán contar con la certificación de un Comité Institucional de Bioseguridad (CIB) de acuerdo a las especificaciones contenidas en el “Manual de Normas de Bioseguridad”, editado por CONICYT versión 2008, disponible en la página web de FONDECYT www.fondecyt.cl. En caso que la propuesta no cuente con las medidas apropiadas, los Consejos podrán decidir su rechazo o aprobación condicionada a la adecuación de las instalaciones para los experimentos propuestos.

Los proyectos que involucren estudios en especies protegidas, sitios arqueológicos, áreas silvestres protegidas (SNASPE), utilización de archivos - información reservada -, internación de especies animales y/o vegetales y otras, deberán anexar las autorizaciones emitidas por los organismos correspondientes.

A continuación de esta hoja anexe, si es aplicable a su proyecto, todos los permisos, certificaciones y autorizaciones que corresponda.

En caso que las certificaciones estén en proceso y con el fin de evaluar su proyecto con la totalidad de los antecedentes, el(la) Investigador(a) Responsable deberá hacerlas llegar a FONDECYT hasta el 30 de junio de 2008. La falta de estos antecedentes, dejará fuera de bases la postulación y, en consecuencia, no seguirá participando en el presente concurso.

28 2008 INITIATION INTO RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION IX.3. LABORATORY DIRECTOR´S SUPPORT LETTER

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned, Director of the …………………. Laboratory, at ...... , hereby grants

permission to use the laboratory facilities and equipment to Mr./Ms. ………………….to conduct research

activities related to his/her 2008 Initiation into Research proposal.

This authorization is valid for the entire execution of the research project.

Signature