ten tips to a successful grant application
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Ten Tips to a Successful Grant Application. Dr. Jon P. Anderson. Follow the instructions. The proposal may not be successfully submitted if the instructions are not followed Page limits Page margins Font selection Helps you organize the proposal in a consistent way. Application Guide. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TEN TIPS TO A SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION
Dr. Jon P. Anderson
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FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
The proposal may not be successfully submitted if the instructions are not followed Page limits Page margins Font selection
Helps you organize the proposal in a consistent way
ApplicationGuideSF424
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DON’T MAKE THE REVIEWERS WORK HARD
Provide a logical outline Highlight main points
and objectives Address the review
criteria Significance Investigator Innovation Approach Environment
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DON’T BE AFRAID TO PROVIDE A BASIC OVERVIEW
You are an expert in the field – don’t assume the reviewer is also an expert
Provide a brief overview of the current state of affairs How does your proposed research
fit Generates a better story than just
diving into a detailed research plan If you can get the reviewers
excited about the research, then you have an advocate in the review process
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DIAGRAM THE MAIN IDEA OF THE RESEARCH
A picture is worth a thousand words
Reviewers can get a quick overview of the research Remember to describe
the diagram – get the reviewer to see what you want them to see
A simple timeline or summary Gantt chart can easily display how the work will proceed
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LIST POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
If you can think of potential problems with the proposed research, so can the reviewers
Reviewers like to see that you have thoroughly thought about the research
Listing possible problems is not the same thing as saying this project will fail
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PROPOSE A REASONABLE TIMELINE AND BUDGET
Not all research projects require the same resources $100,000 and 6-months
If you require more time and money, then make a request. Remember to justify your
request for more time and/or money.
NOTE – Mean Phase I award (FY 2006-2008) for SBIR and STTR was $170,000
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INCLUDE A COVER LETTER
List specific areas of expertise that are appropriate for the review of your grant
List individuals or organizations who would have a conflict as a reviewer
Suggest relevant granting institutes or centers to fund the research
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HAVE AN OUTSIDE EXPERT REVIEW THE GRANT
Scientific and technical quality of the proposed research Are the objectives reasonable? How do you measure feasibility?
Identify potential problems with the research Are the relevant papers cited? Will this research solve a specific
problem?
SBIR
STTR
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HAVE A NON-EXPERT REVIEW THE GRANT
Provides a different perspective on the writing Readability Logical flow of ideas Grammar Use of graphics
Is there a clear understanding of the underlying problem and the solution that this research provides?
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GET IT DONE EARLY
Last minute submissions can fall short Computer problems Connection problems Incomplete/incorrect
forms You can no longer
hand-deliver the application to the NIH
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LI-COR SBIR SUCCESS STORIES
LI-7500 Open Path CO2/H2O Gas Analyzer
Odyssey Infrared Imaging System
IR-Labeled Phosphoramidites
LI-7700 Open Path Methane Analyzer