Consideration Process

A Research Committee will meet formally 2 times per year to consider submitted proposals. Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

• Well-defined goals and objectives that, if achieved, have the potential to have a significant contribution to the knowledge base concerning one of the AAC Research Alliance research priorities.
• Potential for wide dissemination and use of findings, including specific plans for publications, conference presentations, distance learning, etc.
• Ability to complete the project, including the adequacy of resources available, reasonableness of timelines, and number and qualifications of identified contributors.
• Sound research methodology.
• Qualifications of principal investigator, including previous history of work in the trustworthy computing area, successful completion of previous funded projects, teaching awards, books published, etc.