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Finding Funding. Presented by Beth Hodges May, 2013. Today’s discussion. Identifying Funding Sources & Partnerships Online demonstration funding databases Best Practices. Identifying Funding Sources. The half of knowledge is to know where to find knowledge.
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Finding Funding Presented by Beth Hodges May, 2013
Today’s discussion • Identifying Funding Sources & Partnerships • Online demonstration funding databases • Best Practices
The half of knowledge is to know where to find knowledge.
Identifying a Funding Source • The Web • Search Engines • Agency/Funding Sites • Discussion with colleagues • Researching where colleagues in your area are obtaining funding
Using the WWW for Funding Searches FSU has resources available on the Office of ResearchWebsite: • InfoEd/Spin • GrantForward • Grants.gov • Foundation Center Online • Individual Agency Links • Federal Register • Limited Submission Site
Other Resources? • The Office of Research Newsletter • Research Development & Grant Writing News
Why Use A Database • One stop searching • Can set up searches and alerts
Current Climate Overall, proposals are increasing and dollars are decreasing • At NSF & NIH, less than 20% of proposals are awarded (11% success at NIH for 1st time submitters) • More than half (60%) of the proposals are rejected on the first reading because: • The proposal did not match the program • Applicant did not follow directions
What You can do to Help ENCOURAGE YOUR FACULTY TO… • Read the proposal thoroughly before beginning. If it is a limited submission program, find out what the internal deadline is. • Verify the Match • Follow the format provided by the sponsor and all instructions exactly • Edit, edit, edit (make sure the proposal proves the importance of the project) • Set a Realistic Budget • Submit in time for Internal reviews and approvals
Questions or Assistance: Beth Hodges FSU Office of Research • 3012 Westcott North Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-1330 • bhodges@fsu.edu • (850) 644-2257 • (850) 645-0108 (FAX)