Effective Grantsmanship Workshop Introduction and Overview – Dave Reed Research and Sponsored Programs – Anita Quinn Proposal Processing – Kim Codere Finding Funding – Pete Larsen Proposal Writing – Pete Larsen Vice President for Research Research and Sponsored Programs

Introduction and Overview Dave Reed Vice President for Research Rm. 302, Administration Bldg. (906) Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Fiscal Year 2007 Awards through FY07 totaled $49,955,394, an increase of 14.5% over FY06. The total without gifts is $ 45,824,694 Federal awards totaled $38,467,568, an increase of 20.4% over FY06 Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Total Sponsored Programs Awards Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Federal Awards Fiscal Year 07 Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

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Research and Sponsored Programs Anita Quinn Director, Research & Sponsored Programs Rm. 308, Administration Bldg. (906) Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Federal Funding by Source

Where to go! Lisa Jukkala (7-2225) –Department of Defense –State –Other Government Contracting Kim Codere (7-2226) –Government Grants Jim Jackovich (7-2037) –Corporate

Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850 Review Boards IRB Institutional Review Board - Human Subjects Committee Willie Melton, Chair IACUC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Ann MacLean, Chair IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee (Recombinant DNA) Shekhar Joshi, Chair Information and forms for these committees may be found at: All Applications for research to use human subjects, animals, and R-DNA need to be submitted to the review board administrator – Research Compliance Office for dissemination to the appropriate board/committee for review and approval.

Submitting a Proposal Including FastLane and Grants.gov Kim Codere Senior Grants Analyst Rm. 301B, Administration Bldg. (906) Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Proposal Questions Lots of answers can be found at: Most important phone numbers to remember (it will give you access to everything you need to know about proposal submission): or Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Submitting a Proposal Review requirements in sponsor guidelines Send RSP a copy of the guidelines Deadline –2 ½ weeks prior to deadline –Finalize budget figures with RSP and fill out transmittal form Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Transmittal Pay special attention to Project Requirements (Section III) as some of these may require additional paperwork. Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Important Questions Are there subcontractors? –Request approved budget, scope of work and letter of intent from subcontractors Does your proposal contain MTU support? –Circulate cost share/matching support form for authorization along with the transmittal Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Fastlane FastLane is the National Science Foundation (NSF) online website Debut in Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Fastlane Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Grants.gov Simplifies the grants management process Created centralized, online process to find and apply for over 1,000 grant programs from the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. Provides –Search menu for grant opportunities –Downloadable application packages –Track status of submitted applications Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Grants.gov Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Finding Funding for Graduate Education & Proposal Writing 101 Peter A. Larsen Administrator of Research Enhancement 403 Administration Building Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Overview Basics of Graduate Student Funding Finding a Funding Source Developing a Great Proposal Developing a Great Fellowship Proposal Resources to Help You Proposal Incentive Award Program Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Basics: Where to Find Funding? Internal Sources –Teaching: GTA, GTI –Research: GRA (external), RA (internal) –Administrative: GADE, GADI External Sources-Our Focus –Federal Agencies –Foundations –Organizations –Other: Corporate, Organizations, Other Universities, State Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Basics: When to Look? When should you address your funding needs? Fellowships: –Federal: one academic year –Foundations: 9 months to one year Most fellowship competitions are for students early in graduate study Other options (dissertation enhancement, finishing, travel, etc.) Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Basics: Why do it? Completing the application process is a learning experience Nationally competitive fellowships are prestigious Good for your career—can lead to additional funding and opportunities Research independence Funding! Some offer $30,000 stipend and tuition/fee payment (up to $10,500) each year MTU Proposal Incentive Award Program Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Basics: What is required? Varies by sponsor. However, elements are similar. Typically: –Application –Curriculum Vitae/Resume –Personal Statement –Research Experience –Research Plan Keep in mind you are competing against others at the same stage of their graduate education! Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Finding Funding Community of Science: Grants.gov Cornell Searchable Fellowship Database Google Foundation funding: Contact Lynn Artman at or MTU Graduate School website MTU list: gradfunding-l Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Developing a Great Proposal #1: Make reviewing your proposal as easy as possible Show your passion Start early, especially when you ask for reference letters, draft reviews, feedback, etc Follow all instructions; double-check everything; ASK if you have questions Answer every question in the application; use the guides and checklists provided Don’t promise too much Address any conflicting advice you get Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Developing a Great Proposal Practice and go through several drafts Seek out (and use) the advice of others Advisors Michigan Tech Writing Center Contact me ( or “The Science of Scientific Writing” by Gopen & Swan Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Strong Fellowship Proposals What makes a winning fellowship proposal? –Strong letters of support. Get to know faculty members in your field. Work with them. –Prior research experience –Publications/presentations: Show you have a commitment to disseminating your work –Ability to logically define a plan of research –Thorough knowledge of prior work in the field (literature review) –Realistic plan Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Resources to Help You Program Officers/Foundation Staff Colleagues and Faculty Members Michigan Tech Development Staff (Pete & Lynn) Submission: Research & Sponsored Programs staff (budgeting, approvals, etc) Michigan Tech Writing Centers Prior awardees—how to find? Reviewer comments Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Proposal Incentive Award Program Another reason to write proposals! Sponsored by the Michigan Tech Graduate School Proposal Incentive Award Program –Up to $100 –Up to twice per academic year (August-July) –Just for submitting applications that propose support for your research or education Form available here: – Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Final Thoughts Ask for reviews and comments Use every resource you have available Follow all guidelines exactly Think like a reviewer Submit early Good Luck! Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

Questions?