The plan must include a brief rationale, operationally defined research questions, and an overview of participants, subjects, methods, time line, anticipated outcomes, products for dissemination, and budget rationale. The research may reflect a variety of approaches, including, for example, policy analysis, case study, needs inventory, or the evaluation of model courses or programs. The scope of the proposed research should be appropriate to the funding available to the grant unless those funds are supplemented from other sources. The intent of the program is to stimulate innovative research and collaboration rather than provide sole support. Current and Pending Projects Responsibilities of the primary personnel to other projects should be indicated.
Expenditures are subject to the state guidelines indicated below.
Each budget item must be explained and significant cost sharing should be indicated. Projects involving coursework for credit at Ohio colleges and universities may pay either tuition or instructors' salaries, but not both. Additional costs for substitutes must be paid from other sources. State funds cannot be used to pay for substitutes in church-affiliated or parochial schools. Equipment costs will generally not be funded.