Write the first draft of the proposal . Obtain peer review before completing the final draft of the grant application. Make full use of peer review. Have an early draft read by the Associate Dean for Research or other appropriate administrator, editorial staff, or peers. The proposals most likely to be funded are those that have been through several drafts.
Statistical consultants are available for grant consultation.
Contact the Center s Nursing Research Coordinator for specific help in preparing the first draft of the budget and budget justification . Remember that budget requests should be consistent with the goals of the project. Budget assistance is available for all projects including those that are not research. At this stage it is important to ensure that sufficient resources are requested so the project can be carried out as described. If more than one facility or school is involved , alert the Assistant Dean for Resource Management as negotiations for how money for the project and credit for indirect costs will be shared must occur prior to the submission of the proposal.