[Nhcoll-l] Call for Participant Applications: Sustaining Biological Infrastructure

[John E Simmons]

[image: Sustaining Biological Infrastructure]

*Call for Participant Applications *



*Sustaining Biological Infrastructure (SBI): Strategies for SuccessA Short
Course for Project Directors Organized by the Ecological Society of America
(ESA)**http://www.esa.org/sbi* <http://www.esa.org/sbi>

*Dates*: June 10 - June 12, 2014
*Location*: Washington, DC Metro Area

*Eligibility*: Experienced Directors and Principal Investigators of
biological infrastructure projects, such as digital data resources,
collections, field stations, and laboratories
*Selection:* Up to 20 participants will be selected; participants will be
charged the course fee ($600), but will be eligible to receive awards of
travel, lodging, and subsistence support to attend the workshop
*Application deadline*: Monday, March 24th, 2014; 5:00pm Eastern

ESA's Office of Science Programs announces the training course, "Sustaining
Biological Infrastructure: Strategies for Success" to be held June 10 to
June 12, 2014 in the Washington, DC Metro Area. This hands-on course will
provide project directors with the key business planning, marketing, and
communication skills they need to enhance their project's continuing
development and sustainability.  Expert faculty will use lectures, group
work, discussions, and case studies to:

   - Provide participants with step-by-step instructions on how to create a
   strategic and sustainable business plan for their research infrastructure
   project;


   - Provide planning tools that participants will use to analyze and
   assess their specific project and develop methods for financial
   sustainability;


   - Introduce essential strategies for effective communication with users
   and funders; and


   - Provide guidance and best practices to help participants succeed as
   they innovate and add value to their projects.

*Who should attend?*
Ideal applicants include experienced Directors and Principal Investigators
of biological infrastructure projects (such as digital data resources,
collections, and field stations or laboratories) that have been established
for at least two years.  Their project must have direct relevance to the
biological research community, and the applicant should be able to express
their need and preparedness for training in business planning, marketing,
and communication. Participants will be selected based on these qualities,
and to ensure an appropriate mix of project and participant diversity.
Participants will be notified of their acceptance status as soon as
possible in April 2014.

*Course fee:*
The fee for this inaugural SBI course is $600 per participant and includes
all course materials. Thanks to funding from the National Science
Foundation, we are able to support participants' meal and accommodation
costs, as well as to offer a travel stipend to all 2014 participants.

*How to apply:*
We are now accepting applications for a March 24 deadline. Visit
*http://www.esa.org/sbi* <http://www.esa.org/sbi>
for more information on the course, faculty, and to access the online
application form.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill Parsons,
ESA Science Programs Manager, at sbi at esa.org.
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