REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals due February 3, 2006

The University of California Energy Institute (UCEI) requests proposals for two grant programs: (1) California Energy Studies, and (2) Energy Science and Technology. The range of subjects appropriate for both programs includes energy production (resources and supply systems), efficient energy use, and environmental and health effects of energy production and use. California Energy Studies includes also the economics, politics, and regulation of energy systems. Energy relevance is a key criterion in the review process.

Proposers must be employed by the University of California and qualified to be principal investigators at a University campus. Awards will be made on or about May 15, 2006 for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Awards typically will be in the range of $10,000 to $35,000. Decisions on awards will be made competitively on the basis of a review process including peer review outside UCEI. Additional encouragement is offered to faculty early in their careers.

Proposers should consult the UCEI November 2005 “Guide for California Energy Studies Proposers” or “Guide for Energy Science and Technology Proposers” for information about the content, format, and methods of submission of proposals and the criteria and procedures for review. The Guides are available in the offices of many campus departments and organized research units, directly from UCEI, and electronically through our web site. Proposals, with necessary approvals, should be submitted via the contracts and grants office on the proposer's campus to:

University of California Energy Institute

2547 Channing Way

Berkeley, California 94720-5180

ucei@berkeley.edu

CALIFORNIA ENERGY STUDIES PROGRAM

The California Energy Studies Program fosters research on critical energy problems and issues facing California. Its purpose is to provide a better intellectual basis for energy decisions in both public and private sectors in the State. The program includes research in the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. However, technical research without major near‑term significance for California is more appropriate for the Energy Science and Technology Program. Proposals are invited for new research projects and for continuation of projects currently supported by UCEI. Awards will be based on individual merit, although UCEI may choose to concentrate funding in areas that have particular relevance to California's energy future and where UCEI's contribution can be especially significant.

ENERGY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The Energy Science and Technology Program focuses on generic, scientific and technical energy problems. The purpose of the program is to foster the development of basic and applied energy research funded by extramural sources. Criteria for award decisions include the potential for extramural funding. Proposals should include a plan for solicitation of extramural funds from specified agencies. Awards are for seed funding only; anyone who received a previous EST grant either (a) during the past two years (2004-2005, 2005-2006) or (b) on a related topic is ineligible. Recipients of awards are expected to produce extramural proposals within the period of the award and to indicate their UCEI affiliation on the proposals.

For more information, please visit http://www.ucei.berkeley.edu