All applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal as the first step in the Institute's application process. To complete a pre-proposal, please complete this form in its entirety.

As a reminder, opportunistic proposals should be highly innovative and meet the below criteria:

• The idea must be time-sensitive in response to environmental and societal needs and present a unique opportunity that may be lost if not immediately pursued.

• The innovator must establish that a compelling opportunity is available and that immediate funding is needed to support the proposed work.

• It is the responsibility of the innovator to justify why the idea must be pursued now rather than through the annual proposal submission cycle.

Select applicants will be invited to submit full proposals that will be reviewed by the EII with the assistance of an external advisory panel.

If you have any questions about the pre-proposal form or would like to meet with the EII to discuss your idea, please contact us.