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Welcome to the AIP - Pakistan Grant-Writing Workshop
NARC, Islamabad, Pakistan September 9 & 10, 2014
Instructors:
Professor Emeritus Thomas (Tom) L. Rost, PhD (University of California, Davis, CA
Dr. Samuel (Sammy) Rodriguez-Flecha, PhD (Washington State University, Pullman, WA
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014 -- DAY
#1
1:00 – 1:15 Introductions
1:15 – 1:25 Expectations for the workshop
1:25 – 1:45 Pre-Test
1:45 – 3:00 Example of a grant Request for
Proposals (RFP)
3:00 – 3:20 Tea Break
3:20 – 4:30 Continue example of a grant RFP
4:30 – 5:00 Home work assignment
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Exercise:
1.Introduce yourself to everyone at your table -– your name, your home, your job.
2.Discuss for 5 minutes your expectations for this workshop.
3.Select your most important expectation.4.Write it on an easel page and post it on the
wall.5.Select a spokesperson for your table to tell us
all your expectation.
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• GOALParticipation in this workshop will improve the understanding of the grant writing process
• OBJECTIVESParticipants will have a understanding of:
the elements of a great ideathe importance of fitting the project to the agency
goals and communication with program officersthe typical components of a proposalthe review processThe grant budget
Our expectations for the workshop:
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Pre-Test10 minutes
Required by the program.
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Grant Application Timeline
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What is a grant?A grant is a commitment by a sponsor to
make payments to an organization or an individual over a set period of time to further the work of one of its initiatives.
The sponsor gives the grantee autonomy over management of the funds, but all grantees must agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant…
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Why write a grant?• Research new information• Personnel support (e.g., graduate assistants,
clerical help)• Travel funds• Building my reputation as a capable researcher• More flexibility of time to do research• Resources (e.g., specialized materials,
equipment)• Services (e.g., computing, media production
support)
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Are you committed?
• What is your level of enthusiasm?• Are you 100% committed?• Are you being both realistic and
optimistic?• Can you adopt and adapt your ideas
and approach?• Are you willing to reach out for
assistance?
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What Does It Take?
• A Great Idea• Partnership• Knowing and Understanding–What to do– How to do it–When to do it–What to do when things don’t go as
planned
• Understanding the Review Process
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What is a Great Idea?• Solves a real problem
• Significant— potential for impact (i.e., making a difference)
• Innovative— novel/imaginative concepts
• Well Timed
• Feasible
• Measurable Outcomes
• Ethical
• An idea others can understand… and would be willing to fund if they had the money
• Makes others wish they had come up with it themselves
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How to create a good idea?• Define the problem/need• Stay current– Collect and analyze background information
• Talk to colleagues– Seek constructive criticism
• See what has already been funded• Be flexible and willing to refine your idea• Time• Assess you idea’s potential for success
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Ask yourself these two questions:
1. Will this idea significantly impact my research field? And, if so,
2. Can I convince others of this fact?
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TEA BREAK
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Example of a request for proposals (RFP) and a grant
template the might come from PARC or some other Pakistan or
International agency.
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Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) - PakistanCompetitive Grant Program Description and Guidelines The AIP-Pakistan program is now announcing a competitive grant program intended to fund critical research in the defined areas of the program – livestock, tree and horticulture crops, rice, wheat and maize. • This program aims in particular at Pakistan specific issues and
seeks to provide funding especially to young scientists and to scientists working in underserved regions of Pakistan.
• Women scientists are encouraged to apply for these funds
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
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• Projects of up to, for example, 5 million PKR may be applied for, but smaller projects are also encouraged.
• Full proposals of not more than, for example, 10 pages, including appendices and attachments, will be considered by the Competitive Grant program committee at the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC).
• All proposals must be received by the end of the work day …….. 2014 at the following address:
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Guidelines: Eligibility. Preference will be given to young scientists with a PhD degree in a relevant subject, who work at an agricultural research or education organization. Note that although preference will be given to young scientists, that other more experienced workers may also apply. Project length and budget. Projects should be designed for up to two years (24 months) with budget not exceeding , for example, Five million PKR (~$50,000). Collaborators. National Agriculture Research Centers (Federal/provincial), International research partners, private sector R&D partners and Agriculture Universities.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Budget categories. • Travel, Transportation, • materials (chemicals and consumables), • office supplies, • Contractual Staff, • Indirect cost,
• There may be budget restrictions:• Capital cost including permanent research equipment etc. • Building construction is not covered by the grant program.
Reporting. Progress reports will be required every six months progress report on prescribed format (Technical and Financial) with a yearly review by technical experts and the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Cover page• Title of project:• Date submitted• Location(s) of Activities• Name and institute of project implementers
List the lead collaborators (CVs) for each institution involved (including any international collaborators). Give full address, email, cell, fax, etc,
• Project summary 3-5 sentences. Indicate the problem being addressed, why it is important, summary of proposed approach and expected outcomes.
• Proposed length of activity• Budget total (not to exceed a defined amount)
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Body of proposal (up to a defined number of pages) Overview ---
Clear statement of the problem and why it is important with evidence from literature giving extent or degree of damage, gravity of problem supported with data. Goal of your activity (a clear sentence or bullet points) Background ---
Briefly indicate previous or other work (perhaps on-going) on the topic, why your activity adds to this, and why you (your institute and team) are well suited to work on the issue.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Objectives --- 3-5 objectives that will clearly and logically show how you will be
aiming to reach your goal. Think of them as steps in taking a journey. Outputs ---
List one output for each objective. What will be the clear end product produced as a result of each objective indicating you have been successful? Workplan ---
For each objective and matching output, indicate the set of activities planned.
Indicate what will be done (including techniques where relevant) to achieve the objective. It should be clear how this will lead to the targeted output. Include a timeframe or chart if useful.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) --- How and what will be measured or monitored to indicate
progress towards reaching the desired objectives. (i.e., M&E says this is what we planned to do and achieve and this is what we did and have achieved). So each objective should have its relevant M&E section. Outreach ---
Indicate how results be disseminated for further impact. If possible indicate impact pathway –the route through which impact is going to be achieved and who else would be useful to make it. Budget detail ---
Indicate your budget based on approved categories/activities.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
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Home work assignment
1. What is the problem?
2. Who cares and why?
3. What am I going to do about it?
Rules:
• Two sentences each
• No more than 20 words
• Be prepared to report on your ideas tomorrow morning.
Develop a good idea:
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – DAY #2
9:00 – 10:00 Review last night’s homework and discussion of project ideas plus in-place tea
10:00 – 12:00 Grant writing theory
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:30 Grant writing theory
3:30 – 3:50 Tea Break
3:50 – 5:00 Grant writing theory
5:00 – 5:45 Post Test, Workshop Evaluation, Certificates of Completion
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Discuss homework assignment – Developing a Good Idea:
1.Work in your groups.2.Discuss your ideas.3.Select one idea and write it on an easel
paper.4.Post it on the wall.5.Select a spokesperson to describe your
idea.6.Discussion.
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Topics
• Finding Funding• Partnership• Solicitations and Guidelines• The Program Officer• Grantsmanship• Proposal Components• Getting Feedback Pre-Submission• The Review Process• Common Pitfalls• Post-Submission Considerations
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Grant Application Timeline
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Searching for Grant Opportunities
• Identify potential sources– Internal, local, regional, national,
international
• Ask Colleagues• Funding opportunities databases,
websites– Targeted search
• Type of Grant: Standard, Equipment, Travel, etc.
• Research Topic: Fixed or Flexible
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Partnership: Understanding the Sponsor
“Grants exist for the purpose of having the applicant, by applying the resources provided through the grant, help the funding agency achieve its mission.” - Stephen Russell
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Agency Fit
Vision
Values
Mission
Example of potential agencies: AIP Pakistan; PARC; other international agencies
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Researching the Sponsor
• Reasons for giving– Agency missions can focus on a particular
community, issue, or goal
• Fields of interest & priority areas• Funding history– Types of support– Limitations– Application Information– Requirements– Typical funding amounts– Previous grantees
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Study the Solicitation
•Print out the solicitation•Read CAREFULLY•Highlight specifics•Use the solicitation as your proposal outline
1st Step
•Program description (to assess fit)•Award information•Proposal preparation instructions (AND proposal guidelines)•Review process•Timeline for funding decision
Pay Attention
To
•Note any special requirements•Ensure Investigator & Institution eligibility•Make no assumptions•Plan your proposal months in advanceTips
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Guidelines
• Sponsor-specific• Policies procedures for proposal
development, submission, awards, reporting, rules and regulations…
• Other Sponsor materials– Proposal writing guidance– Sample proposals– tutorials
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The Program Officer:An Important Ally
• Writes the solicitation• Ensures receipt of most programmatically
relevant proposals– Wants to help me
• Can assist with developing my ideas• Can usually provide feedback on Executive
Summary to ensure agency fit– Feedback on Project Aims/Goals
• Assigns proposals for review and finds reviewers
• Send an email first to make an appointment
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Things to Ask
• Program’s areas of interest & current priorities
• Does my idea appear to fit?• Number of proposals expected• Percentage of proposals funded• Average size & award duration• Am I eligible?• Funding only for new areas of research?
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Things to Ask (continued)
• Review process & panel guidelines• Expected date of award announcements• Opportunities to gain experience as a
reviewer• Unstated limits or historical precedents for
equipment, travel, etc.• What’s missing from their current program• Common pitfalls• Would they welcome a brief synopsis of
what I am proposing?
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LUNCH BREAK
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Grantsmanship ConsiderationsReadability
“…Writing grant applications is like writing short stories…
It takes time, effort and practice to write this way. It is really hard work. There is no alternative but to make the necessary investment because poorly written applications are almost preordained to fail.”
S. Russell
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Writing Styles
Academic Grant
• Scholarly Pursuit• Work that has been done• Expository rhetoric• Explaining to the reader• Impersonal tone• Objective, dispassionate• Verbosity rewarded• Specialized terminology• Insider jargon
• Sponsor Goals• Work that should be done• Persuasive rhetoric• “Selling” to the reader• Personal tone• Conveys excitement• Brevity rewarded• Accessible language•Easily understood
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Some Writing Tips
• Be clear and concise• Study the Sponsor’s language and tone• Volunteer to be a proposal reviewer• Avoid these words; substitute with ‘expect’
instead– if, try, hope, believe, might, could, may
• Assertive writing style• Always present problems from a positive
perspective• Browse successfully funded proposals
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Typical Components of a Proposal1. Title (Cover) Page2. Abstract3. Overview (Introduction)4. Problem Statement5. Goals & Objectives6. Approach (Methods / Activities)7. Evaluation8. Future Funding9. Dissemination10.Facilities & Equipment11.Budget12.Appendix
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The Overview
• Make it reviewer-friendly• How?– Tell the reviewers something they don’t
already know– First sentence must clearly relate to the
Sponsor’s mission– Be precise; What is it I want to
communicate?
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Statement of the Problem
• Significance• Innovation• Interesting• Reasonable • Relevant data• Clear and Brief
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Significance
The positive effect that my research or project is likely to have on something that is relevant to the Sponsor (list benefits to the Sponsor)
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Approach
• Minimize the number of assumptions reviewers must make about my project
• Show that I am using a sound approach– Why that approach?– Data collection (who & how)– Training of researchers– Facilities & equipment– Research environment and institutional commitment– Risks– Limitations and alternative methodologies– Timeline
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Goals & Objectives
• Goals– Long-term– Qualitative terms– Unquantifiable
• Objectives– Project-specific– Specific outcomes proposed–Measurable
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Writing Exercise #1: Goal/Objectives
(15 minutes)
1. Using an idea you may have, write a goal statement.
2. Then write 2-3 objectives that, when/if accomplished, will get you closer to your goal. Remember, these objectives are to be accomplished within your proposed project’s timeline.
3. Hold your ideas until exercise #2.
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Writing Exercise #2:(15 minutes)
1. Based on your previous writing exercise, pick one of your objectives and outline:– Your planned approach for that specific
objective– The outcomes you expect from those
activities– Any anticipated problems and alternative
strategies
2. You may use the template outline in the next slide to do this exercise
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Exercise Template Outline
Objective #1: TitlePlanned Approach
Activities to be undertaken Number of experiment or field trials Controls to be performed Time required to complete
Expected Outcomes Summary of expected results, findings, or
accomplishments designed to highlight the return on investment that reviewers will be seeking
Anticipated Problems & Alternative Strategies
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Brief review:
goals objectives
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TEA BREAK
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Other Proposal Components
• Evaluation• Future Funding Strategy / Sustainability• Dissemination of Results• Personnel• Abstract
– Accessible language; no jargon
• Title– Informative, exciting, check instructions
• Budget– Personnel, equipment, travel…
• Appendix
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Getting Feedback Pre-Submission
• Ask ~3 colleagues (2 in your field, 1 outside your field) to provide you with feedback.
• If you hear the same critique from 3+ people, listen to it
• If someone doesn’t understand what’s going on in your proposal, that’s worth listening to.
• If someone loses interest in your proposal, it’s worth finding out where.
• When you show work in progress, people will always feel indebted to tell you what’s wrong with it and how to fix it. But when you show them a finished piece, they’re much more accepting ( The earlier you involve them, the better).
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The Review Process
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Reviewers: Marketing your Dream
“The key success in grant writing is to engender enthusiasm in the reviewer- who then becomes an advocate for my proposal”
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Importance of the Overview
After the first two pages…• Reviewers should:– be intrigued and excited– have a basic understanding of my
project and why it’s important– be convinced that this research is a
great idea– will just be looking for details to confirm
I can do what I say I will do
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Types of Reviewers
• Sequential, Skimmers, Random • Considering the above, keep in mind–What do (don’t) my reviewers know?– How much background do they need?–What new information do I need to
provide?–What items do I need to
define/describe?
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A Note on Realities of Pursuing Grant Support
• Cannot communicate my enthusiasm directly to the review panel; idea conveyed in writing
• There are not enough resources to support even all of the good applications
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Common Reasons for Application Failure
• Lack of a good, original idea• Weak argument for importance of the
problem• Unfocused approach• Uncertain outcomes• Lack of sufficient commitment• Too ambitious or scope too narrow• Lack of expertise or resources
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Post-Submission Considerations
• Proposal Rejected? Plan to Reapply!– Often projects are not funded with the
first application– The proposal should get stronger with
each application– Planning and intelligent persistence are
key– Analyze the reviews– Call the Program Officer• Be polite; ask for clarification and advice
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Proposal Funded?– Call the Program Office• Always say Thank You
–Work with the Sponsor and the recipient organization for the administration of the funds
– Note reporting requirements
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IDEA
Decision
Submit
Write Full Proposal
Contact Program Officer
Write Plan
Source of Funding
Proposal Developmen
t Process
PROJECT
OUTCOMES AND
ASSESSMENT
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What are you taking away from this workshop?
• Work in groups• Make a short list of what you are
taking away from this workshop.• Write one of them on an easel paper
and post it on the wall.• Assign a spokesperson and tell us one
of your ‘takeaway’ ideas.• POST TEST AND WORKSHOP
EVALUATION
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Post-Test (10 minutes)
Workshop Evaluation (10
minutes)
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Certificates
Thank you for taking part in the workshop.
Best wishes with your important work.