Download the most up-to-date form here: Pre-proposal Form v2024

Download instructions here: Preproposal-Instructions_v2024

Project Title
The project title is limited to 70 characters including spaces. Note: If funded, the project title must stay the same throughout the life of the project.

Proposed Project Duration and PI/Co-PI
Select 1, 2 or 3 from upper right-hand corner of Preproposal form. Maximum length is 3 years. For each PI/Co-PI, include all requested information. Each is expected to remain an actively engaged contributor throughout the project, most clearly reflected via an associated budget.

Cooperators
List cooperators involved in the project. A cooperator is a company that is donating products or services or an individual serving in an advisory capacity.

Years
Add the year of each year you are requesting funding for.
Cherry and Stonefruit: Preproposals submitted in 2022 should have 2023 as Year 1.
Technology: Preproposals submitted in 2022 should have 2023 as Year 1.
Apple (AHP and ACP): Preproposals submitted in 2023 should have 2023 as Year 1.
Pear: Preproposals submitted in 2022 should have 2023 as Year 1.

Budget
List the total amount requested for each year of the project. If your preproposal is approved for a full proposal submission, a more detailed budget will be required.

Budget Requests for Funding Not Allowed
The WTFRC does not pay for overhead charges, tuition for graduate students, or publication costs. It also does not fund travel to professional society meetings or research reviews.

Justification and Objectives
Up to 3,000 characters (including spaces) is allotted for justification and objectives. You may utilize the allotment any way you wish between the two areas. Justification: Provide a concise summary how this research project will benefit the growers of Washington State. Objectives: Using numbering (1, 2, 3….) to identify the specific research proposal objectives.

Submitting Your Pre-Proposal
Submit preproposals electronically via email to submit@treefruitresearch.com. If you do not receive an email response indicating your preproposal was received from in one business day, please contact Paige via phone 509-665-8271, ext. 2, or email. Submission does not ensure we have received your preproposal.

Preproposal Form Downloading Instructions
Remember to save your form.
Fill out the form.
Select the printer icon.
Under the drop-down box next to destination, select “Save as PDF.”
Save the file to the desired location.
File Name: Your last name and pre-proposal descriptor (Example: Brown_ Food safety).

Questions: Contact Paige Beuhler at paigeb@treefruitresearch.com or (509)665-8271, ext. 2.