PROTOCOL FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY WHITE PAPERS

Associate Directors and Program Directors may propose Program Activities, such as conferences, workshops, marketing or fundraising programs, and think-tanks, by providing a white paper covering the points outlined below. These white papers will be discussed by the Leadership Group (and other individuals, as deemed appropriate), and a decision will be made on the merits of the proposed activity. In order to make the best use of resources, Program Activities should be proposed early in the calendar year, so that they can be approved no later than September 1st of each year. Approved Program Activities will remain in effect until July 1st of the following year.

Each white paper should cover all of the following:

• Title of Program Activity
• Description and specific aims
• Rationale for the activity in relation to furthering research at UCLA
• Organizers and key personnel
• Collaborations among Program Areas and other organizational units within and outside of UCLA
• Role of AIDS Institute staff
• Role of Health Science Communications
• Role of Health Science Development
• Budget
• Timeline

If your Program Activity is approved, you will be expected to submit a brief report on that activity to the Leadership Group, summarizing the outcome of the program and outlining future plans in the area of your activity.