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Proposal Preparation
Life Cycle of a Proposal
Funded!
Conceptualize
Declined
Try again
What next?
Write
& Revise
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Research proposal preparation
A good proposal is a good idea, well expressed, with a clear indication of methods for pursuing the idea, evaluating the findings, making them known to all who need to know, and indicating the broader impacts of the activity.
Step 1: Getting started
There is no substitute for a cutting-edge idea!
But you also have to write a proposal!
Helpful Hint:Carefully read the Grant Proposal Guide, Program Announcements, and Solicitations
Proposal Development
Key Questions for Prospective Investigators
What do you intend to do?
Why is the work important?
What has already been done?
How are you going to do the work?
Proposal Development Strategies Individual Investigator
Determine your long-term research/education goals or plan
Develop your great idea
Survey the literature
Talk with others in your field
Proposal Development Strategies Individual Investigator (cont’d)
Prepare to do the project
Determine available resources
Realistically assess needs
Develop preliminary data
Present to colleagues/mentors/students
Determine possible funding sources
Proposal Development Strategies Individual Investigator (cont’d)
Ascertain overall scope and mission
Carefully read solicitation instructions
Determine where your project fits
Ascertain evaluation procedures and criteria
Talk with NSF Program Director:
Your proposed project
Specific program requirements/limitations
Current program patterns
Coordinate with anization’s sponsored projects office
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