Deadline Set for AFE Research Pre-Proposals
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is now calling for research pre-proposal applications for 2018-2019 funding, due no later than June 1.
The primary research funding priorities are relevant to all segments of the floral industry:
- Botrytis Control and Management
- Thrips Control and Management
- Postharvest Technology
- Production Technology
- Advanced Breeding Technology, including CRISPR
Read AFE’s full list of scientific research priorities and the general application timeline for more details.
For the current 2017-2018 cycle, the AFE is funding nearly $325,000 in research.
Research projects can last from one to three years and any reasonable but justifiable budget will be considered.
Final research reports from previously-funded AFE projects are available free online, and a list of currently-funded research is also available.
Apply at www.endowment.org and submit all supporting documents by the June 1 deadline.
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