Prepare to Begin Your Research
Long before applying for a grant, you need to identify your research with a topic, aim, scope, significance, methodology, outcomes, assessment plans and sustainability plan.
Create a White Paper
Creating a white paper (an informational report) as a communication tool is one of the effective approaches beginning your research and preparing to submit grant applications. Your completed white paper will allow you to communicate with Â鶹ӰԺ's Division of Research and Economic Development and with potential funding organizations.
In writing a white paper, you need to identify and articulate your research idea and include your project's:
- topic
- aims
- scope
- significance
- methodology
- outcomes
- assessment
- sustainability
- current knowledge and level of preparation
- bibliography (if applicable)
Connect with Â鶹ӰԺ's Division of Research and Economic Development
Prior to applying for funding, you should familiarize yourself with Â鶹ӰԺ's Division of Research and Economic Development. Their website is a great resource for research project development and funding opportunities.
Visit Research and Economic Development Website
Gather Supporting Information
As you prepare to begin your research and/or to apply for funding, you should expand the work done in your initial white paper. Take the time to develop:
- timeline
- budget
- description of expertise
- list of external advisors
- list of collaborators (including interdisciplinary opportunities)
Consider Any Needed Approvals
IRB Approval
Prior to beginning your research, check to see if your project requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Please note, the IRB application requires researchers to list any source of external funding including federal, state, corporate, and professional societies. You should also check with your professional society about any IRB requirements.
Visit Institutional Review Board Website
Limited Submission Opportunities Letter of Intent
Limited submission opportunities are programs that limit the number of applications an organization is allowed to submit in response to a particular program announcement. Sponsors, in this case Â鶹ӰԺ, may impose restrictions on the number of submissions per institution, school and/or discipline. When such limitations are stipulated in program guidelines, an internal review and selection process may be necessary to select the best-qualified candidate or proposal to represent Â鶹ӰԺ.
If you are applying for a limited submission opportunity, you may be required to submit a letter of intent describing your research project.