Proposal Development Resources at UNL Tisha Mullen Director of Proposal Development September 25, 2015

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Overview of the Office of Proposal Development (OPD) How OPD can help you Additional campus resources

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Created to enhance the quality and competitiveness of grant proposals from UNL to external sponsors Four full-time staff: –maintain knowledge of proposal preparation requirements –compose, organize, and refine proposal information –interact with proposal teams to conceptualize and compose proposals –facilitate collaboration between UNL and partnering organizations

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Since 2005, OPD staff have helped secure more than $374 million in competitive funding OPD is a value-added service – UNL grant applicants not required to work with OPD – OPD sees 15-20% of proposals submitted by UNL OPD focuses on the narrative components of a grant application Contact OPD early to ensure optimum assistance

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Funding source identification –Compile Funding Announcements, a weekly list of funding opportunities relevant to UNL expertise –Conduct targeted searches for specific projects Idea development and proposal planning –Provide assistance developing marketing materials in preparation for meeting with program officers –Facilitate brainstorming sessions –Create a plan to develop the proposal –Generate a proposal checklist, outline, and timeline

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Proposal preparation –Document management –Generate non-scientific proposal content –Proofread, edit, and format for enhanced visual appeal and readability –Ensure review criteria and sponsor requirements are met

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Proposal preparation (continued) – Coordinate external expert proposal review prior to submission – Connect you with other institutional resources graphics support budget assistance

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NURAMP, UNL’s comprehensive research administration management program –Sessions offered in the spring/fall –Topics range from budget preparation and development to export control –Register on the NURAMP website Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar –Addresses practical and conceptual aspects important to the proposal writing process –Offered annually the Friday before Spring Break

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT To inquire about proposal development assistance, contact: Tisha Mullen Director, Office of Proposal Development (402)

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