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Grants Seminar

Grants Seminar. Kevin McDonough Chair, Faculty Grants Committee Andrew Smentkowski NMU Grant Writer. September 26, 2007 4-5:30 pm 109 LRC. Faculty Grant Committee Programs. Faculty Research Grant. Who can apply? Any member of the AAUP/NMUFA bargaining unit

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Grants Seminar

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  1. Grants Seminar Kevin McDonough Chair, Faculty Grants Committee Andrew Smentkowski NMU Grant Writer September 26, 2007 4-5:30 pm 109 LRC

  2. Faculty Grant Committee Programs

  3. Faculty Research Grant • Who can apply? • Any member of the AAUP/NMUFA bargaining unit • May only be funded for 1 grant per year (project must be completed within 24 months) • Maximum of 3 awards in 5 years(may submit more often)

  4. Faculty Research Grant • How much support is available? • Up to $7000 per grant for a 24 month period • Total amount available per funding cycle is variable • Approximately 13 faculty apply per year (2001-2006)

  5. Faculty Research Grant • What do these grants fund? • A scholarly or creative “product” • Paper submitted for publication • Book • Play • Music score • Etc. • What is not funded? • Curriculum development or instructional improvement activities, research centers, or activities already completed

  6. Proposal Components • Cover sheet • Abstract (<250 words) • Narrative • Significance • Methods • Supporting information • Appendices • References • Vitae • Results of prior funding • Additional documentation

  7. Narrative - Format • Limited to 10 double spaced pages • 10 point font or larger • One inch margins • Applicant’s name in top right hand corner of each page • Full pagination

  8. Narrative - Significance • What will you produce? • What will you do? • What are the specific goals of the grant? • Provide literature review or context • Has any preliminary work been initiated? • Why is it important? • To your field of study • To your department or NMU • To your professional development

  9. Methods • How will you conduct the project? • Protocols • Required Equipment/Materials • Logistics • Timetable • Be specific! • It needs to be doable!

  10. Methods • Obtain Appropriate Permissions • Animal Care (IACUC) • Human Subjects • Recombinant DNA • other required permits

  11. Supporting Information • What qualifies you to conduct the project? • What is your budget? • MUST include an itemized budget • MUST include justification for budget items • MUST include budget codes • MUST be reasonable

  12. Appendices • List of References • Curriculum Vitae • Results of Prior Funding • Summarize project • Copy of final project report or status of current funding • Additional Documentation • Letters of support

  13. Tips for Successful Proposals • Follow the Guidelines: • Pagination • Length • Required sections • Formatting: margins, spacing, headers, etc.

  14. Tips for Successful Proposals • Write for your audience • Members of the committee are NOT in your field • Explain abbreviations, "simple" concepts and terms • Don't assume we understand the value of your proposal - explain!

  15. Tips for Successful Proposals • Write well and convincingly • Grammar counts (so does spelling) • Use references for validation • SELL your proposal • Strive for clarity and organization

  16. Tips for Successful Proposals • Justify your money • Include all budget requirements • Make us believe that this would be money well-spent • Do your homework. Make sure your costs are reasonable

  17. Tips for Unsuccessful Proposals • Miss the deadline • Ignore the guidelines • Don’t get Dept. Head and Dean approval for release time • Don’t get institutional approval (animal care, human subjects) • Don’t include final report from previous work

  18. Submitting the Proposal • Grants Office • 401 Cohodas (Continuing Education) • 12paper copies required • Deadline: November 1

  19. FGC Review Process • Each proposal read by all Faculty Grant Committee members • Lead reviewer provides summary and analysis of strength and weaknesses • Discussion • Two part ranking process

  20. Review Process • How will you know if you have been successful? • Dec 15 - FGC makes recommendations to Senate • You will get a letter indicating your ranking • Does not tell you if you are funded or not! • February 1 - Senate makes recommendations to Provost/VPAA • March 1 - Provost/VPAA announces awards • Now you find out if you definitely get the money or not

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