{"id":26,"date":"2023-11-08T01:32:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T01:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eric-afe.dev.nmcteam.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:53:38","slug":"investigacion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/apply\/research","title":{"rendered":"Solicitar financiamiento"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tid=\"block_3ce5b26db6dfe3981a91dcf27a453e5a\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--masthead alignfull  -no-image\">\n\t  \t\t\t<div class=\"masthead_content\">\n\t<div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"masthead_title\">Floriculture Research Funding Application<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_a1924802f8d423df8d253e5fcc619bdc\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--jump-nav aligntrue  jump-nav   aligntrue\">\n\t\t<div class=\"nmc-block_header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tExplorar\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t<ul class=\"jump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#over\" class=\"jump_a\" >Overview<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#dead\" class=\"jump_a\" >Deadline Information<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#add\" class=\"jump_a\" >Additional Information<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#prop\" class=\"jump_a\" >Proposals<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nmc-block        nmc-block--background                leaf-graphic-left-center                alignfull        padding-none\">\n        <div class=\"pattern\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutenberg\">\n        \n<div\n\tid=\"over\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--half-half alignfull  half-half   alignfull\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"image\">\n                                                \n    <div class=\"img-variable\" style=\"width: 2160px; aspect-ratio: 2160 \/ 2160;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AFE-Website-Images.png\" width=\"2160\" height=\"2160\" alt=\"a collage showing various areas of floriculture research including technology, lighting, pests, and flower varieties\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 15 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><title>externo<\/title>\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.88345 13.1241H13.124V8.24662H15V15H0V0H6.75338V1.87594H1.88345V13.1241ZM8.25152 1.87594V0H14.9974V6.74587H13.1215V3.2041L8.16152 8.16405L6.84082 6.83592L11.7933 1.87594H8.25152Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>        \n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tAdvancing the Floral Industry Through Innovative Research\n\t<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting innovative research that advances the floral industry. The work and expertise of university researchers are extremely important to us and the future of floriculture!<\/p>\n<p>AFE-funded research solves scientific challenges posed by disease, pests, and other environmental issues. <strong>This research benefits not only growers but every segment of the industry down to the consumer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Because there are always more funding requests than funding, each proposal will be evaluated for potential benefit to the industry. We encourage researchers to review the research priorities listed below.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/investigacion\/current-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">View Our Currently Funded Research Here<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_714d440983bd1041345bf88583102e14\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--info-content aligntrue  info-content   aligntrue\">\n\t  <div class=\"info-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"icon\">\n      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>info<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 15C0 6.72663 6.72663 0 15 0C23.2734 0 30 6.72663 30 15C30 23.2734 23.2734 30 15 30C6.72663 30 0 23.2734 0 15ZM16.6868 5.7328C17.8822 5.75583 18.7684 6.55278 18.8717 7.69797C18.9471 8.49842 18.4537 9.28769 17.6407 9.67368C16.5276 10.2006 15.1235 9.73091 14.6036 8.65899C13.9462 7.28352 15.065 5.70422 16.6868 5.7328ZM18.6389 21.6615C18.6167 21.7509 18.5956 21.8375 18.5751 21.9218C18.5192 22.151 18.4673 22.3642 18.4086 22.5743C18.3849 22.6336 18.3374 22.6811 18.2781 22.7048C18.0411 22.7846 17.805 22.8695 17.5689 22.9544L17.5689 22.9544C16.9813 23.1656 16.3934 23.3769 15.7895 23.5108C15.0574 23.6741 14.2919 23.6071 13.5988 23.3196C12.6798 22.9477 12.1061 22.0237 12.1808 21.0341C12.2194 20.1676 12.4538 19.3499 12.6883 18.5317L12.6883 18.5317C12.7675 18.2553 12.8467 17.9789 12.9184 17.7005C12.974 17.485 13.0307 17.2688 13.0876 17.052L13.0877 17.0518L13.0877 17.0516C13.2666 16.3698 13.4471 15.682 13.5975 14.9921C13.6435 14.6732 13.64 14.348 13.587 14.0298C13.5514 13.6864 13.3225 13.4938 12.9882 13.431C12.4244 13.3201 11.8395 13.3759 11.3071 13.5915C11.2562 13.611 11.2012 13.6241 11.137 13.6393L11.137 13.6393L11.137 13.6393C11.0956 13.6492 11.0504 13.6599 11 13.6739C11.0216 13.5829 11.0419 13.4948 11.0616 13.4089L11.0616 13.4088C11.112 13.1897 11.1591 12.9846 11.2177 12.7806C11.2484 12.7045 11.3092 12.6438 11.3859 12.6131C11.4868 12.5744 11.5874 12.5352 11.6878 12.4961L11.6881 12.4961L11.6881 12.4961C12.477 12.1891 13.2576 11.8854 14.1068 11.7827L14.1061 11.782C14.7035 11.7038 15.3106 11.7652 15.8807 11.9606C16.9261 12.3179 17.4781 13.2628 17.4063 14.3669C17.352 15.2397 17.1129 16.0643 16.8738 16.8886C16.7747 17.2303 16.6757 17.5719 16.5898 17.9169C16.3776 18.7746 16.1725 19.6336 15.9736 20.4948C15.945 20.6442 15.9352 20.797 15.945 20.9491C15.9589 21.603 16.2255 21.9157 16.8738 21.9282V21.9275C17.326 21.9143 17.7761 21.8654 18.2207 21.7831C18.363 21.7524 18.5026 21.7119 18.6387 21.6617L18.6389 21.6615Z\" fill=\"#496D38\"\/>\n<\/svg>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tResearch Funding\n\t<\/h2>\n      <p>There are three sources of funding for floriculture research through the American Floral Endowment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/gloeckner\/\">Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund &#8211; <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/gloeckner\/\">Apply by April 1st each year.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afe.secure-platform.com\/research\/solicitations\/login\/8?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fafe.secure-platform.com%2Fresearch%2Fsolicitations%2F8%2Fhome\" rel=\"noopener\">AFE Research Funding &#8211;<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afe.secure-platform.com\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apply by August 1st each year.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/investigacion\/gus-poesch-research-fund\/\">Gus Poesch Research Fund &#8211; <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/investigacion\/gus-poesch-research-fund\/\">Apply by August 1st each year.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, AFE has two Named Funds designated for research projects each year: the Joseph H. Hill Memorial Research Fund and the Christian B. Nissen Research Fund. There is no separate application required for these funds, but each year these funds are distributed to projects based on topic and relevance.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Current Priorities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our priorities are focused on all floricultural crops, including fresh-cut flowers and greens, flowering and foliage potted plants, bedding plants, and perennials. Projects benefiting any industry segment, from grower to the consumer will be considered for funding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainable Production and Handling Practices Including Water Use Efficiency, Growing Media, and Plastic Alternatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production and Postharvest Technology Leading to Labor Saving and Improved Product Quality and Consumer Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biocontrol of Pests and Diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Breeding Technology, including CRISPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-Term Storage and Shipping Conditions for Cut Flowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postharvest Technology for Foliage, Cut Flowers, Bedding, and Potted Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Botrytis Control and Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thrips Control and Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging Pest and Disease Issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div\n\tid=\"dead\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--deadline-content aligntrue  deadline-content   aligntrue\">\n\t  <div class=\"deadline-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"icon\">\n      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" viewbox=\"0 0 35 35\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>calendar<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.77778 1.94444C7.77778 0.87045 8.64823 0 9.72222 0C10.7962 0 11.6667 0.87045 11.6667 1.94444V5.83333C11.6667 6.90733 10.7962 7.77778 9.72222 7.77778C8.64823 7.77778 7.77778 6.90733 7.77778 5.83333V1.94444ZM22.1667 4.47222H12.8333V5.83333C12.8333 7.55144 11.4403 8.94444 9.72222 8.94444C8.00411 8.94444 6.61111 7.55144 6.61111 5.83333V4.47222H4.08333C1.82747 4.47222 0 6.29969 0 8.55556V30.9167C0 33.1725 1.82747 35 4.08333 35H30.9167C33.1725 35 35 33.1725 35 30.9167V8.55556C35 6.29969 33.1725 4.47222 30.9167 4.47222H28.3889V5.83333C28.3889 7.55144 26.9959 8.94444 25.2778 8.94444C23.5597 8.94444 22.1667 7.55144 22.1667 5.83333V4.47222ZM2.72222 30.9167V14.7778H32.2778V30.9167C32.2778 31.6686 31.6686 32.2778 30.9167 32.2778H4.08333C3.33138 32.2778 2.72222 31.6686 2.72222 30.9167ZM7.77778 16.7222C6.91798 16.7222 6.22222 17.418 6.22222 18.2778V20.6111C6.22222 21.4709 6.91798 22.1667 7.77778 22.1667H10.1111C10.9709 22.1667 11.6667 21.4709 11.6667 20.6111V18.2778C11.6667 17.418 10.9709 16.7222 10.1111 16.7222H7.77778ZM6.22222 26.0556C6.22222 25.1958 6.91798 24.5 7.77778 24.5H10.1111C10.9709 24.5 11.6667 25.1958 11.6667 26.0556V28.3889C11.6667 29.2487 10.9709 29.9444 10.1111 29.9444H7.77778C6.91798 29.9444 6.22222 29.2487 6.22222 28.3889V26.0556ZM24.8889 16.7222C24.0291 16.7222 23.3333 17.418 23.3333 18.2778V20.6111C23.3333 21.4709 24.0291 22.1667 24.8889 22.1667H27.2222C28.082 22.1667 28.7778 21.4709 28.7778 20.6111V18.2778C28.7778 17.418 28.082 16.7222 27.2222 16.7222H24.8889ZM14.7778 18.2778C14.7778 17.418 15.4735 16.7222 16.3333 16.7222H18.6667C19.5265 16.7222 20.2222 17.418 20.2222 18.2778V20.6111C20.2222 21.4709 19.5265 22.1667 18.6667 22.1667H16.3333C15.4735 22.1667 14.7778 21.4709 14.7778 20.6111V18.2778ZM16.3333 24.5C15.4735 24.5 14.7778 25.1958 14.7778 26.0556V28.3889C14.7778 29.2487 15.4735 29.9444 16.3333 29.9444H18.6667C19.5265 29.9444 20.2222 29.2487 20.2222 28.3889V26.0556C20.2222 25.1958 19.5265 24.5 18.6667 24.5H16.3333ZM25.2778 0C24.2038 0 23.3333 0.87045 23.3333 1.94444V5.83333C23.3333 6.90733 24.2038 7.77778 25.2778 7.77778C26.3518 7.77778 27.2222 6.90733 27.2222 5.83333V1.94444C27.2222 0.87045 26.3518 0 25.2778 0Z\" fill=\"#D2386C\"\/>\n<\/svg>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tDeadline August 1 Annually\n\t<\/h2>\n              <div class=\"application\">\n          <h3>Floriculture Research Funding Application<\/h3>          <p>If you have any questions about the application, research proposal process, AFE\u2019s priority areas, or a project idea, please contact us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:afe@endowment.org\">afe@endowment.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/afe.secure-platform.com\/research\/solicitations\/11\/home\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Click Here to Apply<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"info\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--half-half-video alignfull  half-half-video   alignfull\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n    <div class=\"wrap -flipped\">\n      <div class=\"image\">\n                                    \n        \n        <div class=\"video_wrap\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YLB_Or4QWzU\" data-video-id=\"YLB_Or4QWzU\" aria-label=\"Reproducir video incrustado\" data-video-source=\"youtube\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/YLB_Or4QWzU\/maxresdefault.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\" alt=\"\">\n                  \n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tInformational Webinar\n\t<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"text\"><p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">In this webinar, learn more about the application process for AFE research proposals. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Topics covered include: <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Application Timeline, from Submission to Notification <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Overview of our Online Application Portal <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Research Priorities: What Makes a Good Proposal? <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Requirements for Funded Projects <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Q &amp; 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Proposals that rank the highest from these industry reviews will then be selected for academic and peer review to determine final funding.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a researcher interested in becoming a peer reviewer, please <a href=\"mailto:afe@endowment.org\"><strong>get in touch<\/strong><\/a> with AFE.\u00a0 We are always seeking new reviewers in specialty fields.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                            <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div\n\tid=\"add\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--accordion aligntrue  accordion   aligntrue\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tAdditional Information\n\t<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"accordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item-add-1\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n          <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Application Process\n\t\t\t<div class=\"indicator\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"1\" y=\"0\" x=\"4\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<rect height=\"1\" width=\"9\" y=\"4\" x=\"0\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n          <p>Application forms are due no later than August 1. Applications must be submitted using the online submission form, and additional materials requested uploaded through the platform. The first review and notification process will be completed by mid-November.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Note:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0AFE requires that all funds for research and educational grants be used for the funded project. No funds may be used to cover indirect or overhead costs.<\/p>\n<p>Funding for research projects is administered in two phases. One-half of the annual funding is distributed in July\/August and the other half is distributed in January. If necessary, an award notification letter can be sent out ahead of time<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item-add-2\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n          <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Peer-Review Process\n\t\t\t<div class=\"indicator\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"1\" y=\"0\" x=\"4\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<rect height=\"1\" width=\"9\" y=\"4\" x=\"0\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n          <p>Applications that rank the highest by industry review will go on to be peer-reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>All researchers will be notified in October of the status of their application, and if it was selected for peer review. If selected, an independent scientific peer review will be carried out. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PI\u2019s will be asked to submit a list of collaborators to mitigate conflicts of interest among reviewers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Final selection of research applications to be funded will be determined no later than January 15. 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If necessary, an award notification letter can be sent out early, ahead of the first check of each year of continued funding, to ensure timely processing and continuation of funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, for projects funded by AFE, there is a <strong>progress report due annually,<\/strong> and a<strong> final research report due at the end of the project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Progress Report &amp; Continuing Projects Funding Request<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>The Continuing Projects Funding Request has been incorporated into the Progress Report Application and is due by\u00a0<strong>June 1<\/strong>. Continuing project funding is subject to review by the Board of Trustees and is contingent on the availability of funds. All documents must follow guidelines, or they will be returned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Final Special Research Report<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>A Final Project Report is required for all projects after completion. The report must summarize the results of the project, its scientific accomplishments and its impact on the industry. The report(s) are due within 30 days of the completion of the project. 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