PROCEDURE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A BLOCK-GIFT INVITATION
Prior to AUGUST 1st
To help understand the process and topics areas we encourage Professors to complete the inquiry form “link to inquiry form”. Doing so will help the technology team offer guidance regarding topic areas and answer questions prior to the submission of the Research Concept Summary. We will either follow-up with an email response and/or schedule a call to discuss.
SEPTEMBER 1ST
Schools interested in receiving an invitation to submit a White Paper must submit a one to two-page RESEARCH CONCEPT SUMMARY, describing a specific research project aimed at supporting two students for three years toward a PhD (or MS) degree.
The Summary should include: the cover sheet found on our website, technical goals and the outcome expected from the research, identify the critical technical issues, suggest the approach to resolving them, and describe the student educational development leading to a successful research project.
The Concept Summary, including our cover sheet, should be emailed to BOTH admin@co26fdn.org AND arh26cf@gmail.com .
SEPTEMBER 1ST – NOVEMBER 30TH
You may be contacted by our Technology Team to provide clarification and/or additional information.
FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
Invitations will be sent inviting submission of a White Paper Proposal in our pre-set format.
Institutions who will not receive an invitation will be informed of that decision.
FEBRUARY 15TH
This is the APPLICATION deadline for the White Paper. Any institution who received an invitation must apply using the appropriate application form found at the Foundation’s website,
www.co26fdn.org ). The applications change annually. Please make certain you have the one with current Due Dates.
The White Paper should be emailed to BOTH admin@co26fdn.org AND arh26cf@gmail.com .
MARCH 16th to APRIL 16th
All institutions submitting a white paper on February 15th will be informed of the Selection Committee’s decision during this time period. Assuming a favorable decision, a follow-on visit may be scheduled, and new documentation must be signed. Please refer to the Block-Gift Critical Dates on our website.
Please submit all concept summaries and proposals to:
Coherent / II-VI Foundation, admin@co26fdn.org AND arh26cf@gmail.com
Questions or concerns? Call Dr. Alan Hedges, 724-841-2120.