Concept to issue a Call for a Major Instrumentation Initiative

[Proposed Title of Major Instrumentation Initiative]

Responsible Spokesperson:

[Title first name last name, research institution, city, research area]

Members of proposing group:

[Title first name last name, research institution, city, research area]

<General Information: 
Grey texts are intended as guidance when completing the form and should be deleted or replaced prior to submitting your proposal. Black text should be retained in the submitted document. 

Regarding the text fields on the cover page: 
As a title, it is advisable to use a standard designation of the instrumentation technology which is neutral in terms of manufacturer, and, if suitable, enter an additional short title or an acronym.> 

<Max. 10 pages. The suggested number of characters under points 2 to 8 are intended as a guide to help you keep to the maximum document size. Grey texts are intended as guidance when completing the form and should be deleted or replaced prior to submitting your proposal. Black text should be retained in the submitted document. Please consult the programme guidelines for the Major Instrumentation Initiative: 
www.dfg.de/formulare/21_7>

1	Summary
<Max. 3,000 characters, plain-language description of the technology and the research area in question.>

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2	Technology of the proposed Major Instrumentation Initiative 
<Approx. 12,000 characters: detailed description of the technology or the suggested instrumentation as compared to the current state of the art, stating potential manufacturers or providers able to fulfil the technical specifications set out in the proposal or offer suitable instrumentation.>

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3	Merits of the proposal
<Approx. 12,000 characters: outline the scientific originality of the proposal taking into account the objectives of the major instrumentation initiative; describe thematic and/or methodological aspects that will be impacted by the implementation of the proposed major instrumentation initiative.  State novel research perspectives to be enabled by the availability of the technology. Why should the funding be provided by the DFG?>

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4	List of publications
This list should only contain those works that you cited in this section. 
The font used for the publication list should not be less than Arial 9 point. 
For both new proposals and renewal proposals, you can refer to your own works and those of others; there is no limit to the total number of publications listed. Works which are not in the public domain are not considered publications and cannot be cited. An exception is made for papers that have already been accepted for publication, in which case the manuscript and the editor’s confirmation of acceptance must be enclosed. 
A maximum of ten of your own publications that are most relevant to the project can be highlighted in bold print or in some other way. Even if there are several applicants, the maximum of ten highlighted works may not be exceeded. 
Please note the “Guidelines for Preparing Publication Lists” (DFG form 1.91): 
www.dfg.de/formulare/1_91>

[Authors, Title, Journal/Year/Issue/Page, Link e.g. DOI]

5	Requirements for operating the instrumentation
<Approx. 3,000 characters: describe the personnel, structural, technical and safety-related requirements for operating the instrumentation. What operating costs and follow-up costs are to be expected? Are there any other requirements to be met, e.g. if the instrumentation is to be made available to third parties? Outline any special circumstances that might justify DFG funding (personnel, material resources) over and above the funding of the investment.>

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6	Sustainability aspects
<Please reflect here on how the concept of sustainability in terms of resource conservation is taken into account or is relevant in connection with the proposal or the instrumentation technology being requested. For further information, see the cross-disciplinary catalogue of guiding questions: 
www.dfg.de\reflection_sustainability>

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7	Institutions expected to submit a proposal
<Approx. 3,000 characters: list/name institutes and sites (only universities/universities of applied sciences) that are likely to submit a proposal in the event of a call for proposals being issued.> State working groups and researchers at the sites who are likely to show a high level of interest in operating or utilising the instrumentation.>

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8	Funding required
<Approx. 3,000 characters: estimate the approximate amount of funding required for a proposal under the Major Instrumentation Initiative, including a quantified breakdown of the instrumentation investments to be made and where relevant making reference to the information provided under point 5. Specify an appropriate funding duration for the major instrumentation initiative.  Propose a total funding amount; how many sites are to be funded?

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9	Links with relevant manufacturers of instrumentation for a major instrumentation initiative, other conflicts of interest
<Disclose any aspects that could give rise to a potential non-scientific interest in the implementation of the major instrumentation initiative requested. Company shareholdings, patents, etc.>

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10	Other information 
<Describe any other relevant aspects for special consideration. For example, if you have used “artificial intelligence” (AI) in the form of generative models for text and image creation when preparing your proposal, this must be disclosed here in a scientifically appropriate manner. For more information, see the Research Integrity portal.

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