June 11, 2019 Research Office Grant Writing Pinal Patel. PhD Health Research Facilitator

1. June 11, 2019 Research Office Grant Writing Pinal Patel. PhDHealth Research Facilitator

2. We will discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal”

3. 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal”

4. 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives Home work Available & Required Resources 2 ) Preparation We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal”

5. 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives Background Available & Required Resource 2 ) Preparation 3 ) Proposal Details Funding Guidelines Road Map Things you should know as applicant Things you should know about the Funder We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal”

6. 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives Home work Available & Required Resources 2 ) Preparation Funding Guidelines Road Map Things you should know as applicant Things you should know about the Funder 3 ) Proposal Details We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal” Common Section of your proposal Booster Tips 4) Submission

7. Background • Research Funding is highly competitive • Requires an excellent grant writing skills • Grants writing is an ART • They say- “Good writing may not save bad ideas, but bad writing can kill good ones”.

8. Background • Research Funding is highly competitive • Requires an excellent grant writing skills • Grants writing is an ART • They say- “Good writing may not save bad ideas, but bad writing can kill good ones”. • Think communicable disease model • Host (You - Researcher and your associated Institution) • Agent (Funding Organization) • Vector ((Grant) Proposal) • The Host, Agent and Vector must marry each other and should be matched perfectly

9. 2. Preparation - Example • Why Mango Milkshake?- Background and Rational • Goals: Objective behind project.- yours and funding Agency’s • Fit: Between you and Funding agency • Timing: When you are ready • Resources: Do you have the basics? Is the Funding agency giving enough or not? How are you going to manage? • Prepare Proposal……….. • Proposal – Project Mango Milkshake

10. 2. Preparation • Before Start Writing Proposal • Read the Funding Guidelines (Again, and Again and Again) • Understand Instructions - Timelines- Important dates, Start and End date - Eligibility Criteria- Institution, PI and the Project • Understand the Funder’s goal - perspective - target group - expected deliverables • Think of what you have and what you can leverage - new services/interventions - any specific tools or program for better health

11. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant 1 ) Support you need Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources

12. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant 1 ) Support you need Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources 2 ) Timelines / Deadlines Personal Internal timelines External timelines

13. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources 1 ) Support you need 2 ) Timelines / Deadlines Personal Internal timelines External timelines 3 ) Strategic Research Goals of your Institute Your goals should be in line with your Institutional Strategic Priorities of Research (E.gUofR)

14. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources 1 ) Support you need 2 ) Timelines / Deadlines Personal Internal timelines External timelines 3 ) Strategic Research Goals of your Institute Your goals should be in line with your Institutional Strategic Priorities of Research Signatures and Approvals Peer Review/ Internal review Support Letters Overheads/Indirect cost Protected Time 4 ) Internal Process

15. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should about the Funder Different funders have different priorities 1 ) Strategic Priorities and Mandate of the Funder 2 ) Application Guide and Funding Eligibility Definitions Special eligibility scenarios 3 ) Review Criteria How your proposal will be ranked against Evaluation criteria. E.g. concept, approaches and methods, expertise, experience and resources, track record etc. 4 ) Grant Management and Use of grant funds Budget and Budget justification Follow the use of funds guidelines of the funder

16. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should about the Funder • c 5) Review process, Decision and Duration What is the process of Review Internal review and external reviewer committee Number of years

17. 3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know about your proposal Be organized and on-point Be specific Focus on the “Novelty” of the work proposed Show your background and expertise for the proposal- Best foot forward Strictly Adhere to formatting and submission Guidelines If you need a team, build a team that’s fit for the purpose Proofread and have someone else read your application Be open to receive comments and suggestions

18. 4. Submission – Common sections of your proposal Scientific and Lay Summary Background/Literature Review/Rational Methods/Approach/Tools Expertise, Environment, Resources Knowledge Translation Budget Justification and Budget Curriculum Vitae (E.g. CCV)

19. 4. Submission – Booster Tips The proposed idea should be Clear, Novel and impactful Proposed methods are appropriate and recent Expertise/Capacity: Should have the right expertise for project implementation Have a good CV- Publications, Presentations, Successful Grants, Trainees, etc. Understand the funder by helping with Reviews for example Apply as much as you can, but be targeted and focused

20. 5. Proposal Submission – Group work and discussions Participant exercise – For Common Sections in a Grant Proposal - Discuss

21. Questions…..

22. Contact for questions : pinal.patel@uregina.ca

23. Thank You