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Conference Support Program (CSP)
The Conference Support Program (CSP) provides financial support to technical conferences and workshops within SOARD's geographical area of responsibility. SOARD's goals is to provide sponsorship to Conferences, Workshops, or Seminars of specific interest to USAF Researchers.
As a condition of CSP support, SOARD requires AFRL/AFOSR participation with free conference registration for a negotiated number of attendees, copies of all conference materials and proceedings, and recognition of AFOSR support in conference literature.
The purpose of this website is to provide AFRL scientists, and conference organizers, with all the necessary information to take full advantage of the Conference Support Program. The site covers the following topics:
Instructions
Procedures for Submitting CSP Proposals
Forms
CSP Submittal Form
Please read all of the information on this site. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Program Manager via email at: TheAmericas@afosr.af.mil
Conference Support Program (CSP) - Procedure for Submitting Proposals
Step 1: Identify AFRL/AFOSR Sponsor
In order to qualify for CSP program funds, there needs to be AFRL participation.
Step 2: Submit Proposal
Time Frame: at least 4-6 months prior to Conference date
Open the on-line CSP Proposal Form, fill in all requested information and submit it to the attention of the SOARD Program Manager (PM) at TheAmericas@afosr.af.mil
Step 3: Proposal Evaluation/Confirmation
Time Frame: 4 to 5 months prior to Conference date
Upon receipt of a CSP proposal, the SOARD Program Manager will determine whether the proposal meets CSP criteria and merits further consideration. If the CSP proposal does not merit further consideration, the Program Manager will inform the proposers.
Step 4: Contracting
Time Frame: 3 to 4 months prior to Conference date
If the proposal has been accepted for funding, the SOARD Program Manager will work directly with the proposer to finalize details of the proposal including specific deliverables, required number of registrations, payment schedule and payment details. Once these details are finalized, the SOARD Program Manager will request signatures on grant documents by the organization's authorized representative.
Typically, the funds are delivered before the beginning of the conference.
Step 5: Hold Conference!
A previously negotiated number of USAF personnel, designated by SOARD may attend the conference and use the complementary registrations requested as part of the conditions of sponsorship.
Step 6: FINAL DELIVERABLE !
Time Frame: within 3 months after the end of the Conference
Final conference proceedings and financial Form 425 sent to the SOARD. TheAmericas@afosr.af.mil and to http://wpafb/af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-070913-096.pdf
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Conference Support Program (CSP) Proposal Form
Plese send completed forms to TheAmericas@afosr.af.mil .
(Note: Bold information below required.)
Conference Organizer Contact Information:
Title (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.):
Full Name:
Position:
Organization:
Address:
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Work Fax:
Email Address:
URL:
AFRL Participant Contact Information:
Title (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.):
Full Name:
Position:
Organization:
Address:
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Work Fax:
Email Address:
URL:
Conference Proposal Information:
Conference Title:
Location:
Conference Start Date:
Conference End Date:
Conference Website:
Topics to be Covered:
Technology Relevance:
List of Invited Speakers & Distinguished Guests (proposed):
Program Agenda (proposed):
Expense and Budgetary Information:
Estimated Expenses & Budget:
(showing estimated expenses & incomes ( from all sources) clearly indicating proposed use of funds)
Sponsor(s):
(List all organizations being solicited for support)
Total Cost of Conference (in USD):
AFOSR Contribution (in USD):
Organization's Authorized to Receive Funds and Sign Contracts:
Title (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Dr., ):
Full Name:
Organization:
(FedEx) Address:
Work Phone:
Work Fax:
Email Address:
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