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class="et_pb_text_inner"><h1>Frequently<br /> Asked Questions</h1></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Looking to volunteer, lead a project, or partner with us? Here’s what you need to know.</h3></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_1 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">How do I submit a project proposal?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p>You can submit a proposal via our <a href="https://www.grantinterface.com/Common/LogOn.aspx?eqs=bXMxigcoqxxzdIElAb4Vheg-RBUjnO6J0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">submission platform</a> or e-mail <a href="mailto:epicsineieee@ieee.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">epicsineieee@ieee.org</a> with your additional questions.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_1 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">How much funding can I receive for a project?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Awards can be used for project-related supplies (i.e, salaries, honorariums, personal computers, significant capital equipment or research supplies, etc. are not eligible for funding.) and typically range from US$1,000 to US$10,000 apiece. </span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0 et_animated et-waypoint et_pb_image_sticky"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="700" height="425" src="https://epics.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/faq-pg.jpg" alt="" title="" srcset="https://epics.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/faq-pg.jpg 700w, https://epics.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/faq-pg-480x291.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw" class="wp-image-2185" /></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_0"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_2 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">What is the project approval process?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The EPICS in IEEE Committee will review your submission and will contact you within 60 days of the deadline with either a request for more information or with an acceptance or rejection notice.</span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_3 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">What should I include in my project proposal?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once you have an idea for your service-learning project, the first steps are to establish the following:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Project Details</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Project Team</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Non-profit partner(s)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Budget</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Estimated Impact</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then you will need to fill out the formal application in the Grant Management Platform.</span><a href="https://epics.ieee.org/application-submission-details/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Click here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for items to consider as you fill out your application.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1"> 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Section or contact us at <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="mailto:epicsinieee@ieee.org">epicsinieee@ieee.org.</a></span></p> <p><a href="https://epics.ieee.org/blogs/mentoring-epics-in-ieee-projects/">Click here</a> if you are interested in information about becoming a mentor.<span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_5 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">What are the submission due dates?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are three deadlines in 2023 for proposal submissions: <em><strong>March 1st, June 1st, and November 1st.</strong></em></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_6 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">How are projects reviewed?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Project proposals are reviewed from a holistic perspective. The following are questions the EPICS in IEEE Committee typically look for as they review your proposal. Please use the following questions as a guide while entering your proposal.</span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Does the project address some element of an engineering design?</span></li> </ol> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note: EPICS in IEEE do not typically fund research proposals that are focused on problem-identification or data collection, rather than solution development.</span></i></p> <ol start="2"> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Does the project align well with the needs of the non-profit (NGO)?</span></li> </ol> <ol start="3"> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Will the non-profit organization continue or sustain project implementations once it is completed?</span> </li> </ol> <ol start="4"> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> How does this project fit within the scope of the EPICS theme?</span></li> </ol> <ol start="5"> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> How is the project an example of service learning? Is there a meaningful impact on the participants?</span></li> </ol> <ol start="6"> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> How does the budget match the proposed efforts, and are the budget items allowable?</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></i></li> </ol> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note: EPICS in IEEE typically only funds requests for materials and it does not typically approve requests for stipends, honorariums, maintenance, personal computers, significant capital equipment or machinery, etc</span></i></p> <ol start="7"> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> What are the pre and post-assessment plans for the project (how will success be measured)?</span></li> </ol></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_7 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">What are the ongoing reporting requirements?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The project leader must submit quarterly reports for the entire duration of the project after initial funding is approved. The project leader must also submit a final report detailing the achievement of milestones and the expenditure of funds within one month of project completion.</span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_8 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">What are the benefits of submitting a project proposal to EPICS?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">EPICS in IEEE provides funding for the project as well as mentorship from engineering professionals and global recognition for your project.</span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_9 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">What types of projects does EPICS fund?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our mission is to help create a world where engineering is intimately connected to community service. All projects must include students (high school or university) and use the engineering design process to apply technology to solve a community problem. We support projects in four core areas: Access and Abilities, Education and Outreach, Environment, and Human Services. </span><a href="https://epics.ieee.org/projects/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out our projects page for previous projects</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_10 et_hover_enabled et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_open"> <h5 class="et_pb_toggle_title">How does EPICS use donations?</h5> <div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More than 80 percent of resources raised from donors goes directly to projects that support students and communities. 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