1. David McGinnis Cindy Bell Jerusha Shipstead

2. Dave McGinnis GSP director Returned in January from NSF two-year rotation Cindy Bell Experienced grant writer at LBHC Experienced grant writer/manager at MSUB downtown Jerusha Shipstead MS in Library Sciences Data wonk

3. Look for grant opportunities Help PIs develop grant proposals Assist in identifying and facilitating collaborative partnerships Idea generation that fits RFPs Clear writing/editing Budgets Submit Proposals according to agency guidelines Monitor agency decision processes Research Compliance oversight Work with other MUS institutions on research issues

4. Evaluate software packages – Grants Resource Center (GRC) & InfoReady Help with post-award management and reporting Centralized information for State funding opportunities Workshops – more later…

6. Establish a Faculty Advisory Council for GSP Develop College Research Development Plan in collaboration with Deans and Department Chairs Host Research Talks MSUB External speakers Publish annual research outcomes brochure highlighting research at MSUB

9. Downturn in active awards is a function of Faculty turnover Changes in funding programs Reduction in Earmarks Revenue downturn is a function of Reduced funding from specific agencies Changes in federal-to-state pass through funding Fewer large awards received Reduction in Earmarks

11. Increased Planning and Coordination in Pursing Extramural Funding

12. Increased Planning and Coordination in Pursing Extramural Funding WORKSHOPS

13. How to Search for Grant Opportunities GRC search engine Customized searches Writing Successful Proposals GRC experts Exploring summer intensive workshop CARE Developing Budgets and Budget Justifications Congratulations on Your New Award – Now What?

14. New Faculty Networking sessions Spark/Speed Dating sessions Specific Federal Agencies NSF, NIH, DoEd, DoE, DoL, etc. Call upon GRC experts to do webinars for us or ask for conference call/webinar with agency personnel NSF EPSCoR and NIH INBRE leadership networking MSU Bozeman SPO to campus to share resources Other ideas generated by faculty or Faculty Advisory Council

15. Where should MSUB be in 1-3 years?

16. Questions?