1. 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

2. Introduction and Overview Dave Reed Vice President for Research Rm. 302, Administration Bldg. (906) 487-3043 ddreed@mtu.edu ddreed@mtu.edu Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

3. 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

4. Total Sponsored Programs Awards Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

5. Federal Awards Fiscal Year 07 Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

6. VPR Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

7. Research and Sponsored Programs Anita Quinn Director, Research & Sponsored Programs Rm. 308, Administration Bldg. (906) 487-2225 aquinn@mtu.edu@mtu.edu Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

8. Federal Funding by Source

9. 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

10. 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: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/research/vpr/review.html 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.

11. Submitting a Proposal Including FastLane and Grants.gov Kim Codere Senior Grants Analyst Rm. 301B, Administration Bldg. (906) 487-2226 kmcodere@mtu.edu@mtu.edu Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

12. Proposal Questions Lots of answers can be found at: www.admin.mtu.edu/research/sprot/ Most important phone numbers to remember (it will give you access to everything you need to know about proposal submission): 7-2225 or 7-2226 Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. Fastlane FastLane is the National Science Foundation (NSF) online website Debut in 1996 www.fastlane.nsf.gov Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

17. Fastlane Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

18. 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

19. Grants.gov Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

20. Finding Funding for Graduate Education & Proposal Writing 101 Peter A. Larsen Administrator of Research Enhancement 403 Administration Building pete@mtu.edu 906.487.2906 Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Finding Funding Community of Science: http://www.cos.comhttp://www.cos.com Grants.gov Cornell Searchable Fellowship Database http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132 Google Foundation funding: Contact Lynn Artman at laartman@mtu.edu or 906.487.3484 MTU Graduate School website MTU email list: gradfunding-l Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

28. 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

29. 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 (7-2906 or pete@mtu.edu) “The Science of Scientific Writing” by Gopen & Swan 1990 www.amstat.org/publications/jcgs/sci.pdf www.amstat.org/publications/jcgs/sci.pdf Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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: –http://gradschool.mtu.edu/financial/financial_assistance.html Effective Grantsmanship Workshop – FW5850

33. 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

34. Questions?