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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It should have been made clear in the message below that <u>only PIs</u> need to complete <u>both steps</u> of the pre-proposal registration process. Co-PIs only need to complete step 1, however, they will not be granted access to the EPS System until a pre-proposal registration form designating them as a Co-PI has been received by the NFO.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sorry for the oversight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Sue Canty, USWBSI-NFO [<a href="mailto:scabusa@scabusa.org">mailto:scabusa@scabusa.org</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:03 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'fhb@scabusa.org' <<a href="mailto:fhb@scabusa.org">fhb@scabusa.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> FY16-17 RFP - Pre-Registration/EPS System<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dear Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Electronic Pre-Proposals Submission (EPS) System for the FY16-17 RFP is now open. Anyone submitting a pre-proposal to the USWBSI for FY16-17 under <u>any</u> category (i.e. Commodity-based, VDHR-Uniform Nursery or Integrated Management Coordinated Project or an Individual Research Area, must pre-register. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Pre-Proposal Registration process consists of two steps and both steps <u>must</u> be completed before individuals will be granted access to the EPS System.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>Step 1 – Creating User Account:</u></b> All PIs and Co-PIs must setup a user account. The EPS System is running on a new platform, so if you had a user account under the previous EPS system (i.e. FY14), you will need to setup a new user account. The user registration form can be accessed at <a href="http://scabusa.org/user/register">http://scabusa.org/user/register</a>. <br><u>Note:</u> Creating a new user account is a multi-step process, which includes the approval of the new account by the NFO. Depending on the timing of when the new user account form is submitted (i.e. outside of normal business hours), it could take between 24-48 hours for the new account to be approved. Once the new account is approved, the user will receive an email with a link to set their password.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Step 1 must be completed before Step 2 can be completed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>Step 2 - Proposed Research Form:</u></b> Information submitted on this form pertains to the proposed research (i.e. pre-proposal) that will be submitted. A separate form must be completed for each proposed research project being submitted. After logging in on the USWBSI’s home page, click on the link below (or copy and paste into browser) and then follow the instructions included on the form - <a href="http://scabusa.org/pre_reg.php">http://scabusa.org/pre_reg.php</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>As always, do not hesitate to contact the NFO if you have any questions/concerns.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sue Canty, Manager<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>USWBSI-NFO<br>Plant & Soil Sciences Bldg.<br>1066 Bogue St., Room 372<br>East Lansing, MI 48824<br>PH: 517-353-0201<br>Fax: 517-353-3955<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:scabusa@scabusa.org"><span style='color:blue'>scabusa@scabusa.org</span></a><br>Web: <a href="http://scabusa.org"><span style='color:blue'>http://scabusa.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>