FY2003 (Year 12) Project
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Multi-Year Project Management ResponsibilitiesGeneralThe National Textile Center conducts its research through the facilities and procedures of the participating universities. It is generally understood that the policies and procedures of the participating universities will prevail. The NTC has appointed a Site Director at each participating university. All questions and concerns should be addressed to that person. CommunicationsAll communications to/from the project will be with the Project Leader. It is the responsibility of the Project Leader to communicate with the remainder of the team. Communications with the Executive Director's office shall be by e-mail, fax, or snail mail at the address below. Project Title and TeamEach project has an assigned project number, title and Project Leader. The title and project number can only be changed by the Executive Director's written notification. Any changes in the project team must be promptly reported in writing (e-mail) to the Director's office. BudgetThe project will be operated from May 1, 2003 to April 30, 2004. Any deviation to the budget submitted to NTC must be discussed with the Site Director. In general, the Executive Director does not need to be notified of budget changes unless an individual Site Budget category will be exceed by 10%. The Executive Director's office must be notified if an individual equipment purchase exceeds $5,000 and the item was not identified in the original budget. Annual ForumIt is expected that your travel budget includes attendance at the Forum by all team members, including graduate students. Project ExtensionsThe project life is three years contingent on making satisfactory progress as determined by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). You must apply for funds each year according to the procedures from the Executive Director's office. At the end of three years, you may compete for funding in competition with new projects. At that time you must enter that competition as a new project. Contact the Executive Director for the procedures. Progress ReportsFour progress reports are required each year (see the Technical
Editor or Electronic Media Specialist for procedures):
Closing ReportA closing report for the NTC Annual Report will be submitted to the Technical Editor in October following the end of the third year (or earlier if the project concludes before the third year). In addition to reporting the results, the Log Book activities will be reported. See the Director's office for further information. In addition, for the three years following the end of the Report, you will write a letter to the Executive Director summing up any activity concerning the project. Contact the Director's office for additional information. Notice of Invention ReportingAny inventions or other intellectual property are the property of the participating university. The University will promptly notify the Executive Director's office of any activity. Miscellaneous ReportingA Log Book will be kept containing the following information about the project [an updated copy of the Log Book will be submitted to the Technical Editor with each Research Briefs submission.]: SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROJECT: # graduate students involved in the research # undergraduate students involved in the research # theses completed** # presentations** # publications** # papers submitted (not yet published)** # patent applications** # patents granted** # notices of invention** # copyrights** ** record title to use in "For Further Information" section of the Research Briefs SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROJECT: List outside contacts which can be as little as a telephone call or as much as a joint partnership. # contacts with industry # contacts with non-NTC academics, including those in other disciplines in same university # contacts with others, including government Identify by name, if you can, the key companies, universities or other organizations so they can be listed in "Research Briefs". |
Seed Project Management ResponsibilitiesWhat is a Seed Project?A "Seed Project" is a one year NTC project which is selected by the TAC when they feel a research topic is not yet ready for three year funding. It is a good idea, but more effort should be made to develop the research plan. This effort may be to conduct a critical experiment, do more literature work, seek additional experts to join the project team. The project has a limited budget and it is assumed that the money will be spent on investigator time to study and experiment. Travel and library work are expected. Graduate students would not be assigned in pursuit of a degree. No continuing obligation beyond one year is expected. A Seed Project cannot be renewed. What happens to the Project at the completion of the Seed Project?The investigator decides the future. The investigator can apply for an NTC project at any time in the normal way, but is under no obligation to submit a future project. A Seed Project is not considered a "continuing project" but is a learning period where several things may happen: the data may suggest no project in this area is needed, may lead to a completely new concept, may result in the project being resubmitted with improved data. GeneralThe National Textile Center conducts its research through the facilities and procedures of the participating universities. It is generally understood that the policies and procedures of the participating universities will prevail. The NTC has appointed a Site Director at each participating university. All questions and concerns should be addressed to that person. CommunicationsAll Communications to/from the project will be with the Project Leader. It is the responsibility of the Project Leader to communicate with the remainder of the team. Communications with the Executive Director's office shall be by e-mail, fax, or snail mail at the address below. Project Title and TeamEach project has an assigned project number, title and investigator team leader. The title and project number can only be changed by the Executive Director's written notification. Any changes in the project team must be promptly reported in writing (e-mail) to the Executive Director's office. BudgetThe project will be operated from May 1, 2003 to April 30, 2004. Any deviation to the budget submitted to NTC must be discussed with the Site Director. In general, the Executive Director does not need to be notified of budget changes unless an individual Site Budget category will be exceeded by 10%. The Executive Director's office must be notified if an individual equipment purchase exceeds $5,000 and the item was not identified in the original budget. Annual ForumIt is expected that your travel budget includes attendance at the Forum by all team members, including graduate students. Project ExtensionsNo extension is permitted. Progress ReportsTwo progress reports are required each year (see the Technical Editor or Electronic Media Specialist for procedures):
Notice of Invention ReportingAny inventions or other intellectual property are the property of the participating university. The University will promptly notify the Executive Director's office of any activity. |
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