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This proposal outlines a comprehensive plan to improve the dissemination of funding information for research initiatives, involving coordination with various departments, evaluation processes, training programs, and other organizational enhancements. The aim is to optimize opportunities for securing research funding and enhancing institutional growth. The strategy includes utilizing multiple communication methods, coordinating with key personnel, and developing targeted training initiatives.
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SPAR Advisory Committee MeetingMarch 2002 Proposal Development Process
Information Dissemination • Receive Funding Information from 15 Automatic E-mail Systems • State Science and Technology Institute • NSF and NIH • Foundation Center • Community of Science • Distribute Funding and Agency Information • E-Mail using the A-list (Deans and Department Chairs) and Category • Over 100 Notices Distributed Each Month • Agency News Posted on Home Page • Research Notes • Electronic Newsletter • No Longer Printed
Manage Institutional Applications • Many Program Announcements Include Organizations Limitations • NSF MRI program • Internal Review Process • Establish an Internal Timeline for Abstracts • Coordinate an Internal Review Committee • Peer Review for Scientific Merit
Private Foundation Support • Weekly Information Sharing with Harriet Showman • Carbon Copied on Every Funding Alert • Tag to Foundation Funding Alerts • The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research [6-6072] along with the Harriet Showman, Director of Development/Foundations [7-4095] are coordinating all efforts for foundation funding. If you are interesting in this opportunity, please let us know. • Coordinate Foundation Consultant (Sandra Glass) Activities • Review One-Page Concept Papers • Review Letters of Inquiry • Serve as an Advisor Regarding Strategies for Approaching Foundations • Visit Campus bi-annually • Flyer for Presentations to Faculty
Training/Workshops • How to Identify Funding Opportunities • School of Public Health • Department of Educational Leadership and Policies • College of Nursing • Graduate School Friday Forum • College of Library and Information Science • Department of Environmental Health Sciences • College of Engineering • School of Music • Improving COS Funding Alert Results • College of Pharmacy • Department of Educational Leadership and Policies • Office of Professional Development • Department of Student Life • Research Administration • Regional and Senior Campuses • School of Public Health • College of Science and Math
Proposed Initiatives • Coordination: • Enhance List of Departmental Contacts and Coordinate Information and Training Opportunities • Evaluation: • Coordinate with the Professional Development Office in Developing a Faculty Needs Assessment Survey • Training: • Develop a New Budget Development Training Class with Contract and Grant Accounting • Establish Departmental Plan to Train Faculty on COS • Conduct New Faculty Orientation
Other Items • The SPAR Plane • Graduate Student Tuition • Account Action Forms • Personnel Issues • Research Facilities/Indirect Costs