[Allgsacstudents] FW: 2023 CPS RFP - Immersion program for MSc. Candidate - three awards available

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Center for Produce Safety announces a call for preliminary research proposals  - check out Immersion program for MSc. Candidates!

Attention Research Scientists:

The Center for Produce Safety issued a call for preliminary proposals, which includes our research priorities. We encourage scientists to ask questions and consider Industry Facility Tours.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES WEBPAGE<https://www.centerforproducesafety.org/grant_opportunities.php>, RESEARCH PRIORITIES<https://www.centerforproducesafety.org/amass/documents/document/761/2023%20CPS%20RFP%20Research%20Priorities_FINAL.pdf>

Pre-proposals must be received via email to the Center for Produce Safety proposal email address proposals at centerforproducesafety.org<mailto:proposals at centerforproducesafety.org> by 12:00 noon (Pacific) on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 (no exceptions).

POSTGRADUATE INDUSTRY - IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR MSc. CANDIDATES
The Center for Produce Safety has embarked on a new pilot program initiative specific for postgraduate students working towards a Master of Science (MSc.) This CPS program is designed to provide a unique research immersion experience built around a focused research objective of mutual interest and benefit to the student, the academic major advisor, and the host produce industry firm(s). The aim of this program is to support the continuing professional development of promising MSc. postgraduate students while conducting produce food safety research in a non-academic environment. For more details - CPS Research Priorities<https://www.centerforproducesafety.org/amass/documents/document/761/2023%20CPS%20RFP%20Research%20Priorities_FINAL.pdf> pages 8-10. Masters students are required to make an appointment for a virtual meeting with members of the CPS Technical Committee and staff by email to proposals at centerforproducesafety.org<mailto:proposals at centerforproducesafety.org>.

INDUSTRY FACILITY TOURS, Research scientists preparing a proposal have an opportunity to tour a produce facility before they submit a proposal.
Step 1 - Facilities available throughout the United States<https://www.centerforproducesafety.org/amass/documents/document/766/Industry%20Facilities%20Tours%20Available%20for%20Scientist.pdf>. If you do not see a facility that covers your interest, please let us know. Over the next few months, the list have updates.
Step 2 - Send CPS a written request to proposals at centerforproducesafety.org<mailto:proposals at centerforproducesafety.org>, for the name company, contact information as well as the purpose of the visit. Scientist will make arrangements directly with the industry contacts.
Note: Research scientist cover their own travel expenses.

Please send all of your questions to proposals at centerforproducesafety.org<mailto:proposals at centerforproducesafety.org>.

Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli | Executive Director |Center for Produce Safety
www.centerforproducesafety.org<http://www.centerforproducesafety.org>
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is a 501(c)(3), U.S. tax-exempt, charitable organization.
Funding Science * Finding Solutions * Fueling Change
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