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New Scientists and Project Plans

New Scientists and Project Plans. Building a Plan for Success. OSQR. What is the “Big Deal” about Project Plans?. Foundation of research within ARS Contract between Program Development (NPS), Management (Area), and the Science Team Part of the ARS culture. OSQR. Why Should I Care?.

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New Scientists and Project Plans

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  1. New Scientists and Project Plans Building a Plan for Success OSQR

  2. What is the “Big Deal” about Project Plans? • Foundation of research within ARS • Contract between Program Development (NPS), Management (Area), and the Science Team • Part of the ARS culture OSQR

  3. Why Should I Care? • There are two critical documents you write in ARS • Project plans • RPES case materials • Both of these documents represent your capabilities and accomplishments as a scientist OSQR

  4. NP’s Project Plans External Review (OSQR) Stakeholder Input SY’s Scientific Impact via Problem Solving Foundations of Excellence OSQR

  5. Project Plans Annual Reports (421’s) Annual Performance Project Plans Impact of science (RPES) OSQR

  6. Objectives (PDRAM) Quality of science is built at this step NP Stakeholder Workshop Project Plan Peer Review NP Assessment Report Annual Reports Years (1-5) Implementation ARS Research Program Cycle OSQR

  7. Role of Project Plans • Define and outline what you are going to address during a five year period • Define your interactions with other project team members • Enhance your productivity and impact • Build collaboration with other scientists OSQR

  8. ARS Program Structure Scientist Each person supports the research program of the scientist Lead Scientist Research Leader Center, Institute, Laboratory Director National Program Leaders Area Directors OSQR

  9. Your Role in Project Plans • Contribute your expertise to one or more objectives within a project or to one or more projects • Member of a research team responsible for the successful conduct of a research project • Responsible for development of products (papers, technology transfer, CRADA’s) from the research project OSQR

  10. What is in a Project Plan? • Background of the problem • Gaps in our knowledge • Objectives that address the gaps • Approach and procedures to meet the objectives • Processes to ensure the success of the project • Critical milestones to document progress toward the goal OSQR

  11. Title and Investigator(s)…….1 Signature Page……………...2 Table of Contents……….…. 3 Project summary (250 words)…. 4 Objectives (< 1 p)…………...5 Need for research (1-2 p) Scientific Background (5-7 p) Prior Accomplishments (2 p) Approach & Procedures (6-15 p) Milestones & Outcomes ( 1 p) Literature Cited Past Accomplishments of Project Team Members Issues of Concern statements Appendices (letters plus other material) Project Plan Template 15 - 30 pages OSQR

  12. Lead Scientist • Responsible for project plan development and implementation • Evaluates and documents the progress of the project plan through the five year cycle • Interfaces with stakeholders in providing information on project and program impacts on customer needs • Prepares research papers and summaries of the research findings from the project OSQR

  13. Scientists • Develops and implements project plans according to guidelines and documents progress and changes for incorporation into annual reports • Interfaces with stakeholders in providing information on project and program impacts on customer needs • Prepares research papers and summaries of the research findings from the project OSQR

  14. Peer Review Reference Sources OSQR Web Site http://www.ars.usda.gov/osqr) Program Overview OSQR Project Plan Writing Video Project Plan Information, Format Peer Review Manual OSQR Staff National Program Staff OSQR

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