1. October 2013

2. RIF selections calendar DATEACTION 8 October 2013 Research Office calling for RIF proposals 7 th Nov. 2013RIF proposals submitted by faculties to Deans of Colleges 28 th Nov. 2013End of Colleges and Units reviews, forwarding the supported proposals to Research Office 15 th Dec. 2013Finalizing the last reviewing process by RIF Review Panel. 17 th Dec. 2013 Announcing RIF Awards for 2014

3. What are the types of projects awarded by RIF? Creative Projects Research projects Hint: We seek : 1- Originality. 2- Uniqueness. 3- benefit.

4. Funding Categories R.A. Salaries Services and Supplies Research Travel Capital Expenses Hint: download and use the RIF Budget Sheet in http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/research/for_researchers/funding_opport unities/_funding_links/rif.aspx

5. The 10 tips: writing a successful grant proposal

6. 1- Start with the pitch – sell your idea! 2- Use active tenses and tone. 3- Use brief and direct sentences. 4- Avoid insider jargon and acronyms. 5- Avoid generalizations. Stay focused!

7. 6- Check your spelling and language. 7- Use illustrations to simplify your content. The easier to read and understand, the more likeable! 8- Avoid unsupported claims. 9- Link methodology to measurable objectives. 10- Perfect your abstract.

8. Hint: detailed guidelines for writing your proposal are available in: http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/researc h/for_researchers/training_and_resour ces.aspx http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/researc h/for_researchers/training_and_resour ces.aspx

9. Why are researchers sometimes shy to seek constructive feedback? Howard Aiken – Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921: “Don't worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you'll have to ram them down people's throats.”

10. How many people will see your proposal before submission? Plan for it! How long does it take to write a grant proposal? 1/3 Learn the rules 1/3 Write 1/3 Revise & edit Successful grant writing is a team sport!

11. Who are the reviewers of the RIF Grant proposals? What are the college review processes? What are the evaluation criteria?  Hint: Use the project evaluation criteria as a check list. http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/research/for_resear chers/funding_opportunities/_funding_links/rif.as px http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/research/for_resear chers/funding_opportunities/_funding_links/rif.as px

12. “Grant reviewers are impatient readers. Busy people with limited time, they look for any excuse to stop reading.” Porter, R. (2007) Why academics have a hard time writing good grant proposals.

13. Manage your grant effectively 1- Read the instructions carefully: http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/research/for_re searchers/grant- management/manage_budget.aspx http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/research/for_re searchers/grant- management/manage_budget.aspx 2- Prepare a comprehensive RIF budget.

14. 3- Prepare all the related contracts and forms in advance. 4- Keep the original contracts and receipts. 5- Schedule your payments submissions. 6- Stick to your budget plan!

15. Thank you! Good Luck! ASK Now!