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Annual Call for Research
2027 Request for Proposals - Now Open
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2027 Research Priorities
Proposal Resources:
2027 RPF Guidance: Pre-Proposals
2027 RFP Guidance: Full Proposals
2027 Guidance Receipt Acknowledgement
Please read the instructions carefully before preparing your pre-proposal.
Important Requirements
- Three-page limit: Only three-page pre-proposals will be accepted.
- Submission deadline: Pre-proposals are due no later than 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. No exceptions.
- CPS will not pre-evaluate proposals prior to submission.
- All required documents should be submitted as separate attachments within one email. Do not send multiple emails.
Questions about proposal requirements, applicant qualifications, or other general administrative matters are addressed in the 2027 RFP Guidance: Pre-Proposals.
If you do not find the information you need in the guidance document, please send your question to [email protected].
New to CPS?
If you are new to the Center for Produce Safety, we encourage you to schedule a call to learn more about CPS and our expectations for research proposals.
2027 RFP Guidance: Full Proposals
Full-proposal submissions are by invitation only.
Applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal following CPS review and selection of pre-proposals.
Additional guidance and requirements for invited full proposals will be provided to selected applicants.
“I appreciate the connections [CPS makes with] industry partners, and their willingness to share information with us on real-world situations in the field and during processing. This makes our research much more impactful.”
Teresa Bergholz
Ph.D., Michigan State University
CPS-funded researcher
