Research Office Grant Writing June 11, 2019 Research Office Grant Writing Pinal Patel. PhD Health Research Facilitator

We will discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal”

We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal” 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives

We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal” 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives Home work Available & Required Resources 2 ) Preparation

We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal” 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives Background Available & Required Resource 2 ) Preparation 3 ) Proposal Details Funding Guidelines Road Map Things you should know as applicant Things you should know about the Funder

We discuss : How to write a good “Grant Proposal” 1 ) Background Why need proposal? Goals and Objectives Home work Available & Required Resources 2 ) Preparation Funding Guidelines Road Map Things you should know as applicant Things you should know about the Funder 3 ) Proposal Details 4 ) Submission Common Section of your proposal Booster Tips

Background Research Funding is highly competitive Requires an excellent grant writing skills Grants writing is an ART They say- “Good writing may not save bad ideas, but bad writing can kill good ones”.

Background Research Funding is highly competitive Requires an excellent grant writing skills Grants writing is an ART They say- “Good writing may not save bad ideas, but bad writing can kill good ones”. Think communicable disease model Host (You - Researcher and your associated Institution) Agent (Funding Organization) Vector ((Grant) Proposal) The Host, Agent and Vector must marry each other and should be matched perfectly

2. Preparation - Example Proposal – Project Mango Milkshake Why Mango Milkshake?- Background and Rational Goals: Objective behind project.- yours and funding Agency’s Fit: Between you and Funding agency Timing: When you are ready Resources: Do you have the basics? Is the Funding agency giving enough or not? How are you going to manage? Prepare Proposal………..

Before Start Writing Proposal 2. Preparation Before Start Writing Proposal Read the Funding Guidelines (Again, and Again and Again) Understand Instructions - Timelines- Important dates, Start and End date - Eligibility Criteria- Institution, PI and the Project Understand the Funder’s goal - perspective - target group - expected deliverables Think of what you have and what you can leverage - new services/interventions - any specific tools or program for better health

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant 1 ) Support you need Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant 1 ) Support you need Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources 2 ) Timelines / Deadlines Personal Internal timelines External timelines

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant 1 ) Support you need Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources 2 ) Timelines / Deadlines Personal Internal timelines External timelines 3 ) Strategic Research Goals of your Institute Your goals should be in line with your Institutional Strategic Priorities of Research (E.g UofR)

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know as an Applicant 1 ) Support you need Faculty / Department Research services Infrastructure and resources 2 ) Timelines / Deadlines Personal Internal timelines External timelines 3 ) Strategic Research Goals of your Institute Your goals should be in line with your Institutional Strategic Priorities of Research 4 ) Internal Process Signatures and Approvals Peer Review/ Internal review Support Letters Overheads/Indirect cost Protected Time

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should about the Funder Different funders have different priorities 1 ) Strategic Priorities and Mandate of the Funder 2 ) Application Guide and Funding Eligibility Definitions Special eligibility scenarios 3 ) Review Criteria How your proposal will be ranked against Evaluation criteria. E.g. concept, approaches and methods, expertise, experience and resources, track record etc. 4 ) Grant Management and Use of grant funds Budget and Budget justification Follow the use of funds guidelines of the funder

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should about the Funder c 5) Review process, Decision and Duration What is the process of Review Internal review and external reviewer committee Number of years

3. Preparation - Proposal – Things you should know about your proposal Be organized and on-point Be specific Focus on the “Novelty” of the work proposed Show your background and expertise for the proposal- Best foot forward Strictly Adhere to formatting and submission Guidelines If you need a team, build a team that’s fit for the purpose Proofread and have someone else read your application Be open to receive comments and suggestions

4. Submission – Common sections of your proposal Scientific and Lay Summary Background/Literature Review/Rational Methods/Approach/Tools Expertise, Environment, Resources Knowledge Translation Budget Justification and Budget Curriculum Vitae (E.g. CCV)

4. Submission – Booster Tips The proposed idea should be Clear, Novel and impactful Proposed methods are appropriate and recent Expertise/Capacity: Should have the right expertise for project implementation Have a good CV- Publications, Presentations, Successful Grants, Trainees, etc. Understand the funder by helping with Reviews for example Apply as much as you can, but be targeted and focused

Participant exercise – For Common Sections in a Grant Proposal 5. Proposal Submission – Group work and discussions Participant exercise – For Common Sections in a Grant Proposal - Discuss

Questions…..

Contact for questions : pinal.patel@uregina.ca

Thank You