Grant Development Program funds may be used for a wide range of grant development activities. The long range goal of the Program is to develop and enhance the ability of faculty and staff to compete for external funding. Interpreting Funding Regulations. Interpreting funding program guidelines, regulations and required forms, particularly those for federal programs, can be difficult. Assistance is provided in understanding what kinds of projects have high priority, what kinds of expenses are allowed, and what information is required.
Assistance is provided in developing project ideas and design.
Technical advice is provided on a wide range of topics, including experimental design, data analysis, and program evaluation. Strategic and technical advice is offered on how to develop a winning proposal. The Research Development staff assists with the preparation of a brief prospectus of proposed projects which can be used as part of a preliminary proposal to determine an agency's interest in a full proposal. Advice is provided on how to structure and organize a full proposal. Assistance in coordinating multidisciplinary and inter-college project proposals is provided.