Writing and Funding a Research Proposal Organize a team and designate a leader. Follow the guidelines of the funding agency. Establish a timetable and meet periodically. Find a model proposal. Work from an outline on a word processor. Elements Of A Proposal -Title -Abstract -Budget: all details -Specific objectives(the research question) -Significance(Preliminary studies and competence of the investigators) -References -Appendixes

Characteristics Of Good Proposals 1- Overall quality of the study Good research question Appropriate and efficient design Rigorous and feasible methods Qualified research team

2- Specific Section Informative title Self –sufficient and convincing abstract Specific aim that states the research question clearly Relevant previous work, expertise, pilot studies Appropriate measurements and intervention methods Scholarly & relevant pertinent background and rationale Tight budget and Realistic time table Good pretest and quality control Scientific analysis plan Adequate sample size Ethical issues well addressed

3- Quality of the presentation Clear, concise, well-organized Good schematic diagrams and tables Table of contents and subheadings Neat and free of errors