TIC_IC

Translational Imaging Center Innovation Challenge

The Program

Awards will be provided for innovative concepts consistent with the mission of the Translational Imaging Center.

Two categories of awards will be made.

  1. Category 1: limited to $5000
  2. Category 2: unlimited.

The number of awards will be determined by available funding, number of submissions, and quality of submissions.

The proposal is limited to a maximum of three pages, based on the attached template. Any information beyond 3 page will not be reviewed.

Finalists are required to present a 1-slide pitch at a future TIC group meeting before selection of awards.

Judging Criteria

  • Is the proposal understandable?
  • Is the idea reasonable? (Scope, budget, schedule, etc.)
  • What is the importance of the work? (Significance, publications, proposal potential, etc.)
  • Does your team make sense?

After approval

  • You must talk to Georgiann to get the appropriate account number.
  • 1-page report should be submitted after the project is done or every 4 months whichever is shorter (See below for report template)
  • A presentation at lab meeting is required after the project is done or every 4 months whichever is shorter. The presentation date must be coordinated with Georgiann.

Templates

NOTE: Always check for latest versions of templates.

TIC_IC Proposal Template (2014-12-04) HERE
TIC_IC Reporting Template (2014-12-04) HERE