Request for Proposal (RFP) Program

NOCSAE Request for Proposal Program

Funder: National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Topic-specific research directed by NOCSAE Board of Directors when specific research needs are identified

Program Structure: Formal RFP process separate from Small and Large Grant programs

Activation: RFP program is activated by the board of directors when there is a directed research need on a specific topic

Each RFP Announcement Will Include:

• Statement of the purpose of investigation
• Description of scope and goals of the research topic(s)

Eligible Proposers: Researchers with expertise in announced topic areas

Decision Making: Final funding decisions made by NOCSAE Board of Directors

Key Contact:

• Research Director: Kim D. Barber Foss PhD
• Email: [email protected]

Note: Check NOCSAE website regularly for announcements of new RFP opportunities. No active RFPs are currently listed on the website.

RFP Application Process

Required Proposal Components:

• Research strategy
• Investigator biographical sketches
• Budget

Submission Process:

1. Monitor NOCSAE website for RFP announcements
2. Review specific RFP requirements when announced
3. Submit proposal materials according to RFP specifications
4. Final decisions made by NOCSAE Board of Directors

Contact for Questions:

• Research Director Kim D. Barber Foss PhD
• Email: [email protected]

Additional Information:
See NOCSAE Research Grant Programs for related funding opportunities