Writing Research Grant Proposals : Project Proposals

Dr. Rahul J. Pandya,
Assistant Professor,
Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dharwad
Email: rpandya@iitdh.ac.in
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Writing Proposals for Research Grants

Outline
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 Understanding Grants
 Identifying Grant Providers Agencies
 Expectations and Information from Grantors
 Various Types of Grants
 Structure of a Grant Proposal
 Navigating the Grant Submission Process
 Award, Implementation, and Evaluation
 Dealing with Rejections
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Understanding Grants
 Definition of a Grant
 A grant is an external funding provided to support research
endeavors within selected focus thrusts areas
 Funding Source and Problem Identification
 The funding source identifies the issues they wish to address,
leaving the specific outcomes unknown. The onus of proposing
solutions and shaping the project lies with the grantee
 Origination of Ideas
 The genesis of ideas for addressing the identified problems
comes from the grantee, emphasizing the importance of
innovation and creativity in the research process
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Understanding Grants
 Execution by Principal and Co-Principal Investigators
 Upon receiving the grant, the principal and co-principal investigators take
charge of executing the research projects. Their responsibility extends to
delivering the anticipated outcomes outlined in the proposal
 Appreciation of Grants in Research Careers
 Grants play a pivotal role in the research career trajectory. They not only
provide the financial support necessary for conducting meaningful research
but also signify external recognition and endorsement of the researcher's
capabilities
 Successful execution
 The successful execution of a grant-funded project contributes not only to the
advancement of knowledge but also enhances the researcher's profile,
opening doors to further opportunities and collaborations
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Identifying Grant Providers Agencies
 SERB
 DST
 AICTE
 DBT
 UGC
 CSIR
 MeitY
Research
Grants
State
government
Central
governments
Internal
(Seed grants)
Industries
(Private/Gov.)
 ISRO
 DRDO
 Public Sector Units (PSUs)
 NBHM
 Private industries
 Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
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Identifying Grant Providers Agencies
 Keep checking the granter’s website for the latest announcements
 Read the Grants Bulletin you receive on email
 R&D cell
 Opportunity alert from other resources
 Friendly networks
 Social Networks
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Research
Grants
State
government
Central
governments
Internal
(Seed grants)
Industries
(Private/Gov.)

Expectations and Information from Grantors
Ensure that our research aligns seamlessly with the
mission
of the funding agency!
Identify research problems that align with the current thrust areas
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Our
Research
Ideas
Funding
agency's mission
Thrust
areas

Various Types of Grants
 Research
 Equipment
 Training – Faculty / Skill Development Programs
 Curriculum development
 Fellowships
 Internships
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Thoroughly Review all Instructions
Ensure strict adherence to the instructions provided by the funding
agency
Familiarize yourself with the Request For Proposals (RFP) or the
"Grant Proposal Guide"
Consider the viewpoint of a common reviewer:
If the Principal Investigator (PI) demonstrates an inability to follow
proposal instructions, it may raise doubts about their capability
to effectively execute the research
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 It is imperative to adhere to the guidelines strictly
 Respond comprehensively to all sections
 Adhere to specified format restrictions
 Address topics in the order presented in the guidelines
 Use headings that correspond precisely to the provided structure
 Endorsement letters
 PI’s undertakings
Following the Guidelines
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The Next Step after Reading the Guidelines
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 Understand Requirements
 Create a Checklist
 Plan and Organize
 Gather Necessary Information
 Seek Clarifications
 Review and Revise
 Consult with Relevant Parties
 Submit on Time

Getting Started
 Start out small and build a
track record
 Institutional grants
 New investigator grant
programs
 Startup Research Grant
– SRG
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Have an Outstanding Idea
 Formulate a novel idea
 Align the investigation scope with
institutional resources and time constraints
 Transform the idea into a fundable proposal
 Identify a specific problem or need related
to the concept
 Emphasize novelty and state-of-the-art
elements
 Maintain a reasonable probability of
success
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Familiarize yourself with your field
 Stay informed about developments in your field
 Continuously update knowledge on relevant research and
advancements
 Engage with scholarly literature and publications
 Attend conferences and seminars to stay current
 Build a network with experts and peers in the field
 Be aware of emerging trends and methodologies
 Foster a deep understanding of key concepts and theories in your
discipline
 Regularly assess and refine your expertise in the subject matter.
 What are the key research issues?
 How will you address the key research issues and find the
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Check List
 Due date
 Page Limit
 Word Limit
 Budget Limit
 Abstract Format
 Reference Format
 PI and Co-PI Eligibility
 Submission Method (file types, size, etc.)
 Font Size
 Table of Contents
 Research Objectives
 Tables/Figures
 Conflict of Interest?
 Human / Animal Subjects? 15

Reach out to the Program Coordinator
 When in doubt, reach out to the program coordinator before submitting your
proposal
 Consider sending an email or making a call prior to commencing the proposal
writing process
 Establish contact with the program coordinator for clarification and guidance
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Focused Approach
 Scope - Keep the narrative focused on the
problem statement
 Specific methodologies and solutions to
address the problem statement
 Use tables, charts, and figures effectively
 Avoid fitting too much into one proposal
 When writing, maintain the expected
quality standard, size, level of complexity
 Enhanced English and usage of advanced
vocabulary
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Structure of a Grant Proposal
 Cover Page
 Table of Contents
 Project Title
 Abstract or Project Summary
 The Problem Statement
 Keywords
 Goal and Objectives
 Expected outcomes
 Work plan and Methodology
 Time schedule of activities (BAR diagram)
 Evaluation and Dissemination
 References cited
 Budget details & Justifications
 Curriculum vitae of the investigators
 Facilities available at the host institution
 Endorsement letters and undertakings
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Project Title
 Develop a Title for your Grant Proposal
 Title must reflect your work
 Concise and impactful
 Precise Length (6 to 12 words)
 It is often used to assign review groups
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Abstract : Project Summary
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 Abstract Guidelines:
 Include a clear rationale for the research
 The Problem Statement forms the basis for project goals,
objectives, methods, and evaluation
 Craft the abstract to be self-sufficient, as it might be the only
section reviewers read
 Objectives:
 Clearly outline objectives
 Hypothesis/Model:
 Clearly present the hypothesis or model
to be tested

Abstract : Project Summary
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 Experimental Plan:
 Detail the experiments to be conducted
 Significance Estimate:
 Provide an estimate of the
research's significance to the field
 Page/Word/Character Limits:
 Adhere to specified limits
(3000 characters or 1 page)
 Avoid using the first person
 Comprehensive Coverage:

Key Questions and Information to Gather
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 Identifying Needs:
 What significant needs are you aiming to address?
 Assess the current status of these needs
 Project Contribution:
 Will this project effectively fulfil the identified needs?
 Actionable Steps:
 Clearly define the necessary actions to be taken
 Service Delivery:
 Outline the services to be delivered
 Specify the target recipients and responsible parties
 Impact Assessment:
 Evaluate the potential impact of the study

Key Questions and Information to Gather
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 Identifying Knowledge Gaps:
 What gaps are evident in the existing knowledge base?
 Literature Review:
 Explore the significance of the problem in the literature, considering local,
state, regional, and national perspectives
 Project's Contribution to Future Studies:
 Is there compelling evidence that this project will pave the way for other
significant studies?
 Assessing Previous Efforts:
 Investigate previous work undertaken to address the identified need.
 Evaluate the effectiveness of past initiatives

Keywords
 Significance of Keywords:
 Key words provide a concise overview of the proposed work
 Reviewer Identification:
 They play a crucial role in identifying potential reviewers for the grant
proposal
 Guidelines for Keywords:
 Choose a maximum of 5 to 6 attractive and carefully considered
keywords
 Character Limit:
 Ensure that the length of any keyword does not exceed 30 characters
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Goals and Objectives
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The Goal
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 Logical Flow from Statement of Need:
 Ensure that both goal and objectives
logically stem from the statement of need
 Purposeful Goal:
 Goals encapsulates the ultimate intent of
the project, presenting a concise statement
of its entire purpose
 Opening Statement Guideline:
 Commence this section with a clear
statement such as "the goal of this project is
to…" to articulate the overarching objectives

Characteristics of a Well-Planned Project
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 Characteristics of a Well-Planned
Project:
 Comprises one or two goals
 Encompasses 3-5 objectives directly
tied to these goals
 Involves numerous methodological
steps aimed at accomplishing each
identified objective

Objectives
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 Objectives as Work Essence:
 Clearly articulate the core of the proposed work, outlining what will be
accomplished
 Measurable Breakdown:
 Break down the overarching goal into specific, measurable components whose
outcomes can be assessed to gauge actual accomplishments
 End Results Discussion:
 Deliberate on the desired end results of the project
 Priority-Ordered Arrangement:
 Organize the objectives in a
prioritized sequence to emphasize their relative
importance

Objectives and Expected Outcomes
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 Specificity of Objectives:
 Objectives must be highly specific to guide the work effectively
 Limited to 5 Objectives:
 Restrict objectives to a maximum of 5 for clarity and focus
 Evaluation Criteria at Monitoring Stage:
 Objectives will serve as key evaluation criteria during the monitoring stage for reviewers
 Direct Link to Methodology:
 Objectives should seamlessly lead to the
development of the project's methodology
 Expected Outcomes:
 Highlight expected outcomes, including products,
services, or facilities resulting from project activities,
along with the potential benefits that may arise

Technical Details of the Proposal
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 Origin of the Proposal (Maximum 1 page):
 Elaborate on the rationale behind undertaking this work
 Review of Research and Development Status (Maximum 2-3 pages):
 Examine the current state of research and development in the subject area
 Importance of the Proposed Project (Maximum 1 page):
 Emphasize the significance of the project
 Highlighting Novelty (Maximum 1 page):
 Spotlight the new area or gap that the project aims to address, showcasing its
novelty
 Location-Specific Projects (Maximum 1/2 page):
 If the project is specific to a location, provide the basis for selecting that particular
location

Work Plan and Methodology
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 Literature Survey:
 Comprehensive and Clear Plans:
 Detailed overview addressing how each objective will be approached.
 In-depth explanations with clear plans for addressing the objectives
 Methodologies, Schemes, Tables, Figures, Equations, etc.:
 Include various methodologies, schemes, tables, figures, equations
 System Model Design and Development:
 Detail the design and development of the system model
 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Study:
 Incorporate advanced mathematical modeling and simulation studies
 Project Research Plan Justification:
 Explain and justify why the project's research plan is expected to be successful
 Maximum of 5 Pages:

Work Plan and Methodology
 Common Issues in the Methodology Section:
 Often poorly written or entirely missing, leading to proposal rejections
 Importance of Sound Methodology:
 The methodology is crucial; many rejections stem from unsound approaches
 Detailed and Lengthy Nature:
 This section is often the most detailed and extensive
in proposals
 Task-Oriented Specifics:
 Be specific and task-oriented, and provide detailed
insights
 Demonstrate Logical Flow:
 Demonstrate a logical flow, with each step logically
progressing from the preceding one

Methodology
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 Novelty of Methodology:
 If the methodology is innovative, elucidate why it surpasses previously
employed methods
 Research Design Specification:
 Clearly specify the chosen research design and justify its selection
 Variable Descriptions and Relationships:
 Include thorough descriptions of variables
and articulate their relationships
 Definition of Important Terms:
 Provide explicit definitions for all critical terms
used in the methodology

Methodology
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 Data Source Descriptions:
 Provide comprehensive descriptions of data sources, detailing subjects, selection
criteria, subject pool size, and sample size
 Procedural Details:
 Articulate all procedures involved in the data collection process
 Inclusion of Pilot Instruments and Data:
 If applicable, incorporate details about
pilot instruments and data
 Step-by-Step Work Plan:
 Outline a step-by-step work plan, elucidating
the sequence of tasks and activities involved
in the research process

 Walk the reader through
your project
 Describe the activities as
they relate to the
objectives
 Develop a time line and/or
and organizational chart
 How will the activities be
conducted?
 When?
 How long?
 Who? Where?
 What facilities?
Questions for Methodology
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Time Schedule
Activities Timeline with Milestones through BAR diagram:
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Budget Details
 Manpower
 Project staff – JRF, SRF etc.
 PhD candidates or convert project staff into the PhD
 PG/MS candidates
 Equipment
 Workstations
 Software
 Materials
 Consumable
 Travel
 Contingency
 Publication / Patent expenses: Open access / Patent filing fee
 Overhead
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Adequacy of Planned Funding Resources
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 Resource Evaluation:
 Assess the sufficiency of available resources
 Comprehensive Resource Consideration:
 Ensure all necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and funding,
are thoroughly evaluated
 Alignment with Project Needs:
 Verify that the identified resources align with the specific requirements of the
project
 Agency's Average Award:
 Tailor the budget to be in line with the typical funding amount indicated by the
agency

Adequacy of Planned Funding Resources
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 Efficient Resource Utilization:
 Demonstrate plans for the efficient utilization of allocated resources
 Potential Contingency Plans:
 Address potential contingencies and strategies for securing additional
resources if needed
 Holistic Resource Evaluation:
 Provide a comprehensive examination of the adequacy of resources for the
successful execution of the project

Dissemination
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Dissemination
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 Dissemination Strategy:
 Outline the process of reporting project outcomes to professionals and the public
 Significance for Funding Agency:
 Emphasize the importance of this reporting process to the funding agency
 Conclusion of Project Plan:
 Consider presenting these details as concluding thoughts within the project plan
 Availability of Research Results:
 Specify how research results will be made accessible to others
 Dissemination Channels:
 Detail if there will be workshops, publications, conferences, etc.
 Materials Production and Promotion:
 Online Presence:

Dissemination Plan Should Include
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 Reported Results:
 Specify which specific results will be reported to ensure clarity
 Target Audiences:
 Identify the intended audiences that will be reached with the
project results
 Dissemination Methods:
 Outline the strategies for disseminating results or products, such
as through conferences, journals, books, chapters, or
monographs.
 Publication Outlets:
 Clearly state where the research findings will be published or
presented
 Audience Engagement:
 Consider how the dissemination methods effectively engage the
target audiences
 Maximizing Impact:
 Ensure that the chosen outlets align with maximizing the impact of
the research within the intended audience

Other Information
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 Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk Analysis (Max ½ page):
 Concisely present the environmental impact assessment and risk analysis for the project
 Curriculum Vitae of Investigators:
 Provide comprehensive Curriculum Vitae details for all investigators involved
 Investigator Expertise (Max 1 page):
 Outline the expertise available among investigators for project execution
 Professional Achievements (Papers, Patents, Preliminary Results):
 Highlight professional expertise through publications, patents, and preliminary results
 Roles and Responsibilities Summary:
 Summarize the roles and responsibilities of each investigator if multiple investigators are
involved
 List of Projects (Submitted/Implemented):
 Enumerate projects submitted or implemented by the investigators for additional context

List of Projects Submitted/Implemented by the Investigators
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List of facilities being extended by parent institution
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Equipment available with the Institute/ Research Group
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Explore the portal
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Endorsement Letter from the Head of Institution
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 Endorsement Certificate Requirements:
 Provide an endorsement certificate on the
institute's letterhead
 Official Seal and Stamp:
 Ensure the certificate includes the official
seal and stamp of the institute
 Critical for Preliminary Screening:
 Emphasize that failure to produce the
endorsement certificate, as instructed, leads
to rejection during the preliminary screening
stage
 Multi-Institution Projects:
 Specify that for multi-institution projects, an
endorsement certificate is required from each
participating institution

Endorsement from the Head of the Institution of Co-PI
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 Endorsement Certificate Requirements:
 Obtain an endorsement certificate on the
institute's letterhead from the Head of the
Institution of the Co-Principal Investigator
(Co-PI)
 Official Seal and Stamp:
 Ensure that the certificate includes the
official seal and stamp of the respective
institution
 Critical for Preliminary Screening:
 Highlight that failure to produce the
endorsement certificate, as instructed,
will result in rejection during the
preliminary screening stage

Certificate from the Investigator
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 PI’s Undertaking:
 The proposal will not be simultaneously
submitted to multiple funding agencies
 Non-Existing Concurrent Funding:
 The project is not currently funded by
another grantor
 Biosafety and Ethical Clearances:
 Biosafety and ethical clearances will be
obtained as necessary for project
compliance
 Shared Facility Usage:
 Acknowledge the shared usage of the
funded facility and address any relevant
terms or agreements associated with it

Plagiarism undertaking
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 PI’s Undertaking on Plagiarism:
 Assure that the proposal's content will
have a plagiarism level below 10%

Why individuals refrain from pursuing grants?
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 Lack of Time: Preparing a grant proposal can be time-consuming, requiring extensive
research, planning, and documentation. Many individuals or organizations may feel they don't
have the time to dedicate to the process
 Limited Resources: The process of applying for grants often requires resources such as
personnel, expertise, and sometimes financial investment. Organizations with limited
resources may find it challenging to allocate these for grant applications
 Complex Application Process: Grant applications can
be intricate, with detailed guidelines and requirements.
Some may find the complexity daunting, especially
if they lack experience in the grant application process
 Competition: The competition for grants can be
intense, especially for popular or well-funded opportunities.
Some may be discouraged by the prospect of competing
with numerous other applicants

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 Uncertainty of Success: Not all grant applications are successful, and the outcome is
uncertain. Some may be hesitant to invest time and effort without a guaranteed return
 Lack of Expertise: Crafting a compelling grant proposal requires specific skills and
expertise. Individuals or organizations without experience in grant writing may feel unsure
about their ability to create a competitive application
 Eligibility criteria: Some grants come with strict eligibility criteria and requirements that
may not align with the goals or capabilities of certain individuals or organizations
 Misalignment with Goals: Grants are often targeted toward specific areas or objectives.
If a particular grant opportunity does not align with the goals or mission of an individual or
organization, they may choose not to pursue it
 Administrative Burden: The administrative responsibilities associated with managing a
grant, such as reporting and compliance, can be seen as burdensome for some

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 Fear of Rejection:
 Only 1 in 10 proposals succeeds, often
due to the idea not meeting the required
standards
 Learning Opportunity from Rejection:
 A rejected proposal provides valuable
insights and constructive feedback
 Increased Success on Resubmission:
 Resubmitted proposals have a higher
success rate
 Third Submission Success:
 The success rate on a third submission is
almost 1:1

Lack of Time
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 Writing as an Olympic Event:
 Treat writing as a disciplined practice, akin to
participating in an Olympic event
 Consistent Practice:
 Regular and consistent practice is essential for
improvement
 Daily Writing Routine:
 Write every day at a set time to establish a
routine
 Dedicated Writing Hours:
 Allocate a dedicated time, 2 hours daily, for
focused writing
 Importance of Daily Commitment:
 Not sitting down to write every day means
missing the opportunity for a day

The grant process is never wasted
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 Grant Writing Imperative:
 To secure a grant, you must actively engage in writing proposals
 Catalyst for Professional Growth:
 Grant writing serves as a catalyst for professional development
 Focused Thought Process:
 It demands concentration, helping to sharpen and focus your
thoughts
 Strengthened Proposals with Reviewer Feedback:
 Armed with feedback from reviewers, subsequent proposals are
consistently strengthened

Attributes of Successful Grant Writing
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 Clarity:
 Clearly articulate the purpose, goals, and methodology of the proposed project
 Alignment with Objectives:
 Ensure that the grant proposal aligns seamlessly with the objectives and priorities of
the funding agency
 Feasibility:
 Present a realistic and feasible plan for project execution within the given resources
 Innovation:
 Introduce innovative and novel aspects that distinguish the proposal from others
 Impact:
 Emphasize the potential impact and significance of the project in addressing the
identified need

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 Compelling Narrative:
 Craft a compelling and well-structured narrative that engages and captivates the
reviewer
 Conciseness:
 Communicate effectively while maintaining conciseness and avoiding unnecessary
details
 Thorough Research:
 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of existing research and the project's
contribution to the field
 Realistic Budgeting:
 Develop a budget that is both realistic and aligned with the proposed activities
 Reviewer-Centric Approach:
 Anticipate and address potential concerns or questions that reviewers may have

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 Consistency:
 Ensure consistency in formatting, language, and tone throughout the
proposal
 Adherence to Guidelines:
 Strictly adhere to the guidelines provided by the funding agency
 Collaboration Emphasis:
 Highlight any collaborations or partnerships that enhance the project's
credibility and impact
 Measurable Objectives:
 Clearly define and articulate measurable objectives and expected outcomes

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 Ethical Considerations:
 Address ethical considerations and demonstrate a commitment to ethical
research practices
 Adaptability:
 Demonstrate adaptability by incorporating feedback and adjusting the
proposal as needed
 Project Sustainability:
 Incorporate elements that showcase the project's potential for sustainability
beyond the grant period
 Attention to Detail:
 Pay meticulous attention to detail, including grammar, formatting, and
accuracy

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 Strategic Communication:
 Strategically communicate the importance and urgency of the project's
objectives
 Evidence-Based:
 Support assertions and claims with evidence, data, and relevant literature
 Review and Revision:
 Engage in thorough review and revision processes to enhance the quality of
the proposal

Benefits of Collaborating with the Co-PI
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 Reduced Workload:
 Collaboration with the Co-PI lightens your workload
 Enhanced Competitiveness:
 The joint effort makes your grant more competitive
 Avoidance of Technical Errors:
 Collaboration helps in steering
clear of common technical errors
 Opportunity for Error Rectification:
 Editing and proofing become
opportunities to rectify any errors identified

The delicate equilibrium between being
concise (wordiness) and providing clarity
Editing
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Editing the Grant proposal
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 After completing the initial draft:
 Set it aside for a week before editing
 Conduct revisions
 Seek input from others, with the Co-PI serving as a valuable reviewer
 Edit for clarity and conciseness
 Avoid using jargon
 Exclude the first-person perspective

Submitting the Grant Proposal
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 Due Date Preparation:
 Ensure you have ample backup time before
the due date
 Website Downtime Precaution:
 Anticipate potential website issues and have
contingency plans
 Email Confirmation Verification:
 Confirm receipt by checking for the email
confirmation
 Reference ID Recording:
 Note the reference ID for future tracking
purposes

Internet Outage One Hour Before Deadline
One hour before the grant proposal submission, the
internet or website experiences an outage
Leave Buffer Time!
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Common Causes of Proposal Failures
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 Lack of Clarity:
 Inadequate articulation of the project's goals, objectives, and methodology
 Misalignment with Guidelines:
 Failure to strictly adhere to the guidelines provided by the funding agency
 Weak Justification:
 Insufficient rationale for why the proposed project is essential or relevant
 Inadequate Planning:
 Poorly developed or unrealistic project planning and execution strategies
 Lack of Innovation:
 Absence of innovative elements that distinguish the proposal from others
 Unrealistic Budgeting:
 Budgets that are either inflated or do not align with the proposed activities
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 Poorly Defined Objectives:
 Objectives that are unclear, immeasurable, or inadequately defined
 Lack of Research Support:
 Failure to support assertions with thorough research, evidence, or relevant literature
 Weak Team Composition:
 Insufficiently qualified or unbalanced team composition, lacking key expertise
 Failure to Address Concerns:
 Neglecting to anticipate and address potential concerns or questions from reviewers
 Ethical Oversight:
 Overlooking ethical considerations or demonstrating a lack of commitment to ethical research
practices
 Disregard for Guidelines:
 Non-compliance with specific instructions or requirements outlined in the guide lines

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 Ineffective Communication:
 Poorly crafted narratives that fail to effectively
communicate the project's significance
 Overlooked Formatting:
 Neglecting to adhere to formatting requirements,
resulting in a visually unappealing proposal
 Lack of Adaptability:
 Inability to adapt the proposal in response to feedback
or changing circumstances
 Insufficient Review:
 Submitting the proposal without thorough review and
proofreading

The Award
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 Post-Award Setup:
 Upon receiving the award notice, the Grants Office will assist
in establishing your account
 PI Accountability:
 While the college is the legal recipient, the Principal
Investigator (PI) bears responsibility for proper fiscal
management and project conduct
 Expenditure Approval:
 All project expenditures require approval from the Grants
Office
 Reporting Deadlines Responsibility:
 You are responsible for meeting all programmatic reporting
deadlines

Evaluation
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 Formative Evaluation of Objectives:
 Assessing the progress of the project as it unfolds
 Evaluation During Progress:
 Determining how the project will be continuously evaluated during its
development
 Summative Evaluation of Objectives:
 Evaluating the project upon its completion
 Final Evaluation:
 Determining how the project will be assessed at its conclusion

What happens when the
the financial resources are
exhausted?
Continuation
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Project Continuation
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 Ensuring Lasting Impact:
 Funding agencies seek enduring impact and seek to understand the proposed
mechanisms for achieving it
 Project Continuation Beyond Funding:
 Outline plans for sustaining the project beyond the requested funding
 Institutional Commitment:
 Consider incorporating a “matching grant" statement from the institution to
demonstrate commitment
 Budget Construction for Continuation:
 Showcase the budget construction that supports the ongoing viability of the project
 Integration into Established Programs:
 Illustrate how the project will seamlessly integrate into established programs

Project Continuation
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 Generating Sustainable Income:
 Explore avenues for generating fees to sustain the project
 Inclusion in Institutional Budget:
 Discuss whether the project will become a part of the institution's overall
budget (matching grant)
 Integration with Ongoing Research:
 Clarify if the project aligns with and contributes to ongoing research
endeavors

Rejection?
 If your proposal is rejected, do not lose heart….! It is a part of the process
 Mostly first attempt at the proposal results in rejection for most of the researchers
 Carefully analyse the reviewers' comments and the reason for the rejection
 Revise your proposal, identify a new idea, and start again enhancing the quality
 Also, take a careful and proactive look at your own to check if anything is missing,
enhance the quality by adding new items to strengthen your proposal
 If the rejected proposal was obsolete, think new and start again
 Take advise from others whose proposals were accepted
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 Success means having one in three grants funded
 A rejected proposal does not always mean the idea was
rejected
 Obtain reviewer comments
 Call the program officer
 Rewrite, revise, resubmit
Recycle the Rejected Proposal
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The Greatest Mistake
It is not to write a proposal. It is fatal.
Go ahead and “Stat writing..!”
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