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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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”.

8. 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

9. 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………..

10. Before Start Writing Proposal
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

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

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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)

19. 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

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

21. Questions…..

22. Contact for questions : pinal.patel@uregina.ca

23. Thank You