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data-node="606c70ac522b7"> <div class="fl-row-content-wrap"> <div class="fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-606c70ac560e5" data-node="606c70ac560e5"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-606c70ac5617c fl-col-has-cols" data-node="606c70ac5617c"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-nc01uy43poif fl-col-group-nested" data-node="nc01uy43poif"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-orh7m0tkxpsd fl-col-small" data-node="orh7m0tkxpsd"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-button fl-node-7kcjg19e3onw" data-node="7kcjg19e3onw"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-button-wrap fl-button-width-auto fl-button-center fl-button-has-icon"> <a href="#description" target="_self" class="fl-button"> <i class="fl-button-icon fl-button-icon-before fas fa-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="fl-button-text">Description</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-vr4fpnd0qmbl fl-col-small" data-node="vr4fpnd0qmbl"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-button fl-node-cnr8fk2by51x" data-node="cnr8fk2by51x"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-button-wrap fl-button-width-auto fl-button-center fl-button-has-icon"> <a href="https://iafns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Infographic-Idea-Portal.v4.pdf" target="_self" class="fl-button"> <i class="fl-button-icon fl-button-icon-before fas fa-file-alt" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="fl-button-text">Overview</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-0npufoivmt94 fl-col-small" data-node="0npufoivmt94"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-button fl-node-dkoifa103zm4" data-node="dkoifa103zm4"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-button-wrap fl-button-width-auto fl-button-center fl-button-has-icon"> <a href="#form" target="_self" class="fl-button"> <i class="fl-button-icon fl-button-icon-before fas fa-clipboard-list" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="fl-button-text">Proposal Form</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-e9mh1yubjdk6 fl-col-small" data-node="e9mh1yubjdk6"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-button fl-node-ky69ehjiodct" data-node="ky69ehjiodct"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-button-wrap fl-button-width-auto fl-button-center fl-button-has-icon"> <a href="#faq" target="_self" class="fl-button"> <i class="fl-button-icon fl-button-icon-before fas fa-question-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="fl-button-text">FAQs</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-separator fl-node-rilxh6zafmsq" data-node="rilxh6zafmsq"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-separator"></div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-606c70ac52122" data-node="606c70ac52122"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p><a name="description"></a><span style="font-size: 32px;">At IAFNS, we know that addressing emerging science areas is important to advancing public health. With this open innovation portal, our Idea Portal, we encourage everyone to submit project proposals.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-606c70bee3c48" data-node="606c70bee3c48"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-606c70bee3cc3 fl-col-has-cols" data-node="606c70bee3cc3"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-606c70bee3bea" data-node="606c70bee3bea"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>The Idea Portal is one of IAFNS’ collaborative approaches for identifying emerging science projects that catalyze science for the benefit of public health. In the spirit of our <a href="https://iafns.org/scientific-integrity/">core values</a> of scientific integrity, transparency, collaboration, and public benefit, this submission portal empowers individuals to contribute diverse perspectives related to food safety, food science, or nutrition research.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-609187e2b8f8c fl-col-group-nested" data-node="609187e2b8f8c"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-609187e2b9045 fl-col-small" data-node="609187e2b9045"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-609188582e856" data-node="609188582e856"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-photo fl-photo-align-center" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png"> <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-25401 size-full" src="https://iafns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/iafns_Vertical-Arrows-Idea-Portal.png" alt="iafns_Vertical Arrows Idea Portal" itemprop="image" height="639" width="521" title="iafns_Vertical Arrows Idea Portal" srcset="https://iafns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/iafns_Vertical-Arrows-Idea-Portal.png 521w, https://iafns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/iafns_Vertical-Arrows-Idea-Portal-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-609187e2b9048 fl-col-small" data-node="609187e2b9048"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-y1lpqhwjr5k6" data-node="y1lpqhwjr5k6"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p><a name="video"></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-609188b6b0ec3" data-node="609188b6b0ec3"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">What is the iafns idea portal?</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-video fl-node-609187eb5c9c6" data-node="609187eb5c9c6"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-video fl-embed-video"> <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe data-placeholder-image="https://iafns.org/wp-content/uploads/complianz/placeholders/youtube7PvRv8t3xes-maxresdefault.webp" data-category="marketing" data-service="youtube" class="cmplz-placeholder-element cmplz-iframe cmplz-iframe-styles cmplz-video " data-cmplz-target="src" data-src-cmplz="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7PvRv8t3xes?feature=oembed" title="IAFNS Idea Portal 2021" width="1500" height="844" src="about:blank" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-separator fl-node-606c767992124" data-node="606c767992124"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-separator"></div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-606c7666351bd" data-node="606c7666351bd"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p><a name="form"></a>IAFNS seeks your ideas for emerging scientific issues related to food safety and nutritional sciences. Specifically, IAFNS welcomes your ideas about collaborative projects that catalyze actionable science for the benefit of public health. Project proposals will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. See FAQs about proposing a project <a href="#faq">here</a>.</p> <p>This open call for project proposals is not a grant program, however, selected ideas may receive funding or project support from IAFNS. For example, selected ideas may be initiated through:</p> <ul> <li>A public workshop or webinar,</li> <li>An expert dialogue and review,</li> <li>A scientific session, or,</li> <li>A public Request For Proposals (RFP).</li> </ul> <p>If there is a need for IP (patent or trade secret) protection, please contact us prior to submission at <a href="mailto:science@iafns.org">science@iafns.org</a>. It may be possible to sign a non-disclosure agreement covering such information.</p> <p>To access a planning form, click <a href="https://iafns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Idea-Portal_Planning-Form_12.17.21.docx">here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-606c733fcb505" data-node="606c733fcb505"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p><iframe style="width: 100%; height: 2100px;" title="IAFNS_Idea_Submission_TBL Web Form" src="https://c0arw731.caspio.com/dp/bdbf300085d6b2b9718643f2a261" name="IAFNS_Idea_Submission_TBL Web Form" frameborder="0">Sorry, but your browser does not support frames.</iframe></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-color fl-node-606c75e354fa0 fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center" data-node="606c75e354fa0"> <div class="fl-row-content-wrap"> <div class="fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-606c75e35cbdf" data-node="606c75e35cbdf"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-606c75e35cc87" data-node="606c75e35cc87"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-606c75fb8efab" data-node="606c75fb8efab"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p><a name="faq"></a><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">Frequently Asked Questions</span></strong></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-606c75d6bd858 fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center" data-node="606c75d6bd858"> <div class="fl-row-content-wrap"> <div class="fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-606c75d6c351f" data-node="606c75d6c351f"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-606c75d6c35fb" data-node="606c75d6c35fb"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-accordion fl-node-606c74ce894e4" data-node="606c74ce894e4"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-accordion fl-accordion-small fl-accordion-collapse"> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-0" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-0" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-0">Do I need to be an IAFNS member to submit a project proposal via the Idea Portal (our open online submission process)?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-0" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-0" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-0" aria-hidden="true"> <p>No. Anyone from the public or private sector can submit a project proposal. You do not need to have current or prior affiliation with IAFNS.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-1" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-1" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-1" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-1">Are there other avenues available for me to submit emerging science ideas?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-1" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-1" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-1" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Yes. In the fall, IAFNS conducts an annual survey to ask for emerging science ideas. To receive this survey, please write to <a href="mailto:science@iafns.org">science@iafns.org</a>. IAFNS will continue with this annual survey – and has now launched an additional open submission process with this Idea Portal.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-2" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-2" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-2" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-2">Is there a deadline or specific timeline for proposals submitted via this Idea Portal?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-2" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-2" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-2" aria-hidden="true"> <p>There is no deadline for submitting ideas. Project proposals are reviewed quarterly by the <a href="https://iafns.org/our-work/scientific-leadership-council/">Scientific Leadership Council</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-3" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-3" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-3" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-3">What are the selection criteria?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-3" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-3" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-3" aria-hidden="true"> <ul> <li>Must be related to food safety, food science, or nutrition research.</li> <li>Project proposal may fit within our existing Scientific Committees (detailed <a href="https://iafns.org/scientific-committees/">here</a>) or may explore an innovative area that establishes the need for a new group.</li> <li>Must align with IAFNS’ four <a href="https://iafns.org/scientific-integrity/">core values</a> of scientific integrity, transparency, collaboration, and public benefit.</li> <li>Should focus on applied science with current public health significance.</li> <li>Should generate actionable deliverables with practical and scientific impact.</li> <li>Should not include proprietary or brand-specific issues.</li> <li>Should not include lobbying or advocacy components.</li> <li>Should be unique to IAFNS (not duplicative of other groups).</li> <li>Although not required, project proposals that come with funding and/or resources will be given special consideration.</li> </ul> <p>Click <a href="https://iafns.org/scientific-committees/">here</a> to see the IAFNS Committees.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-4" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-4" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-4" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-4">What do you mean by “best fit mechanism”?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-4" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-4" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-4" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Best fit mechanism refers to a general pathway for bringing your idea or project to life. This is a way to look at the tactics or the approach. For example, the mechanism might be a workshop, an expert review, or a public RFP for research. Your idea might be completed as a single workshop or occur within a working group or committee. Or, your idea might be initiated through a competitive process wherein other scientists conduct innovative research.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-5" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-5" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-5" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-5">Who selects the project proposals that are initiated?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-5" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-5" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-5" aria-hidden="true"> <p>IAFNS <a href="https://iafns.org/our-work/scientific-leadership-council/">Scientific Leadership Council</a> provides guidance on the selection of ideas. The Scientific Leadership Council is guided by academic advisors, government liaisons, and at-large representatives of supporting organizations. The Scientific Leadership Council plays an important role in defining scientific programming, evaluating emerging science proposals, and reviewing applications for internships and fellowships.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-6" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-6" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-6" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-6">Do I need to have dedicated/confirmed funding to propose a project via this online submission portal, the Idea Portal?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-6" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-6" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-6" aria-hidden="true"> <p>No. Proposals do not require a commitment of funding or resources. However, ideas that bring funds will be given special consideration. IAFNS relies on financial and in-kind contributions from public and private sector participants.</p> </div> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-item "> <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-7" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-7" tabindex="0"> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-label-7" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-7">Will I receive feedback on my proposal?</a> <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-icon-7" class="fl-accordion-button-icon" tabindex="-1"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right fas fa-plus"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> </div> <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-panel-7" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-606c74ce894e4-tab-7" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Yes. IAFNS will follow up with you if your project proposal is accepted for initiation. However, due to the volume of submissions, IAFNS will not be able to offer detailed feedback.</p> <p>Additionally, the IAFNS system confirms initial receipt of your proposed project. 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