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The Research Project: Planning, Managing and Funding

The Research Project: Planning, Managing and Funding. Denise Perry Simmons, Ph.D. Asst. Vice President, UNT Research Development 1 3 November 2013. Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas.

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The Research Project: Planning, Managing and Funding

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  1. The Research Project:Planning, Managing and Funding Denise Perry Simmons, Ph.D. Asst. Vice President, UNT Research Development 13 November 2013 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  2. Targets: What are they and are you preparing to be competitive? I. The Research Project II. Professional Development Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  3. The Research Project PLANNING Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  4. The Birth of an Idea What Do Dreams Know of Boundaries ? Amelia Earhart Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  5. BE PREPARED Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  6. How is THE IDEA born? • The mentor’s research • Ideas from the mentor’s research • Ideas from others research that relates to mentor’s research • Reading and discussion – a moment of brilliance • Experiments and mistakes Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  7. The Research Project: THE IDEA I’ve got it! Now what? Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  8. The Research Project ACTIVITY Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  9. Five Fundamental Building Blocks CONCEPT Research Objective • What is the proposal about? • How will the researcher do it? • Can the researcher do it? • Is the research worth doing? Approach/ Method 70% Research Environment SIGNIFICANCE Innovation Intellectual Merit Impact/ Broader Impact

  10. Field Awareness Test: Research Idea FOCUS • Current state of the art • Top ten researchers • Location and what top ten doing NOW • Source of funding for top ten • Key research issues discussed by top ten • Type and source of grant opportunities

  11. Awarded Proposals Database Links to do a quick search for funded proposals DOD-CDMRP http://cdmrp.army.mil/search.aspx DOD – SBIR/STTR http://www.dodsbir.net/awards/default.asp DOE (Energy) http://science.energy.gov/ber/funding-opportunities/award-search/ DOEd (Education) http://www2.ed.gov/fund/data/award/grntawd.html DOEd (ED- FIPSE) http://fipsedatabase.ed.gov/fipse/ EPA http://yosemite.epa.gov/oarm/igms_egf.nsf/Homepage?ReadForm NEA http://www.arts.gov/grants/recent/ NIH http://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm NSF https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/a6/A6Start.htm

  12. Questions to ask of THE IDEA • Research Environment - Investigators • Who can assist – mentors/collaborators? • What knowledge base is required? • What skill sets are required? • Resources and facilities • What instruments, equipment are required? • What space is available? • Is there assistance in finding grants and writing? Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  13. Questions to ask of THE IDEA • Novel and/or Innovative - Review funding sites for awarded grants (e.g. http://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm ) - Understand and keep current in the literature. • Will the findings FILL a gap? • Will the findings SHIFT a paradigm? • Intellectual Merit … Dr. Duban Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  14. Questions to ask of THE IDEA • Impact • What are the issues related to the idea? • Where are the deficiencies? • How will your work advance the field? …and then there is BROADER IMPACT – Dr. Wu Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  15. Questions to ask of THE IDEA • Competitive for Funding • Review funding websites. • Does your research align with any of the missions? • Search in the literature for concepts that need answers. • Ask your mentor to sign-up for COS - PIVOT Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  16. WRITE the IDEA as a Concept Statement: “Guiding Light” • Used to discuss your idea with Program Directors • Used to inform others of your research • Used to develop your proposal Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  17. Concept Statement: One Page • Paragraph One: • Research Goal • The Issue • Hypothesis or question (WHICH SOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE) • Contribution and significance/ impact of question/hypothesis if proven • Few sentences on method/approach • Paragraph two entitled Specific Aims or Tasks. (see slide 14) • List Aims/Tasks as below (no more than 3): 1. 2. 3. • Figure Venn/Flow (explains concept and outcomes; slides 17-21) *If human subjects being used then inclusion/exclusion criteria table Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  18. Concept Statement: Specific Aims • Generally, begins with a brief narrative describing the long-term research goals of the project, research objectives for the project, issue, the hypothesis guiding the research and approach. • This is followed by a numbered list of the Aims. • State the *hypothesis clearly ( or Question). Make sure it is understandable, *testable and adequately supported by citations in the Background and by data in the Preliminary Results Sections (if applicable). Be sure to explain how results to be obtained will be used to test an hypothesis. • Show that the objectives are attainable within the stated time frame. Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  19. Concept Statement: Specific Aims • Be as brief and specific as possible. Each aim should consist of only one sentence. Use brief paragraph under each aim if need detail. Successful apps: 2-4 specific aims. • Do not bite off more than you can chew: small, focused project better received than diffuse, multifaceted project. Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  20. Words that mean NOT research • To control • To develop • To design • To manage • To optimize But can articulate as part of Aims/Tasks.. Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  21. Aims/Tasks Language FOCUS Aims/Tasks ACTION VERBS Manage Design Develop Optimize Control Office of Research and Economic Development

  22. Concept Statement: Specific Aims • Be certain that all aims are related but NOT dependent. Outside review for clarity and cohesiveness. • Focus on aims where you have good supporting preliminary data (if applicable) and scientific expertise Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  23. Central Concept Concept Statement: Venn and Flow Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  24. Concept Statement: Venn and Flow Central Concept Concept 2 Concept 1 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  25. Concept Statement: Venn and Flow Concept 1 Central Concept Concept 2 Concept 3 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  26. Concept Statement: Venn and Flow Concept 1 Central Concept Concept 2 Concept 3 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  27. Concept Statement: Venn and Flow Concept 1 Central Concept Concept 2 Expt Design Expt Design Concept 3 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  28. The Research Project Issue Fundable ( Innovation, Intellectual Merit and Impact) Approaches CollaborationTypes of Agencies Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  29. The Research Project MANAGING Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  30. BE PREPARED Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  31. Managing The Idea: The Master 1.First Year :– early concept and feasibility, relevant course work, grant writing, scholarly writing, thesis outline, research hours, conferences and presentations, relevant internships, the Committee 2. Second Year: research hours, grant writing, thesis writing, publications, conferences and presentations looking at jobs and/or professional schools 3. Thesis PD Office of Research and Economic Development

  32. Managing The Idea: The PhilosopherThree Stages 1. Early Graduate Student: through the second year of graduate school – early concept and feasibility, the Committee (See the Master) 2. Doctoral Candidate: successful candidacy exam 3. Dissertation: final years of dissertation research PD Office of Research and Economic Development

  33. Managing: Stages - “To Do” • Develop a plan with your mentor. • Develop timeline, milestones, expected outcomes and deliverables. Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  34. Managing The Idea: Checklist • Exhaustive literature review (Who’s Who?) • Hypothesis/Question • Experimental Design • Pilot – feasibility • Presentations in lab • Concept Statement • Research Network • Committee Selection • Milestone and Deliverable Assessment • Candidacy • Experiments • Grant applications • Conferences • Internships • Publications • Society Memberships Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  35. Managing: Stage – The Cycle Grant Applications Experiments FUNDING Publications Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  36. The Research Project FUNDING Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  37. BE PREPARED Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  38. Funding: Categories • Individual research grants • Dissertation research support programs • Research fellowships • Internship awards and fellowships • Travel grants for research Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  39. Funding: Three Stages • Early Graduate Student Fellowships are those where applications would be submitted as a senior undergraduate through the second year of graduate school. 2. Doctoral Student Fellowships fund students who have attained doctoral candidacy. 3. Dissertation Fellowships are intended for students in their final years of dissertation research. Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  40. Locating Funding: Alphabet Soup Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  41. The Research Project ACTIVITY Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  42. Funding Resources • AHA • AAUW • DOE • DOD • Foundations (1 name) • NEA • NEH • NIH • NIST • NSF • PHARMA (3 names) • PRIVATE • UNT • USDA • USDE Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  43. TOOLS: APPLYING FOR INTERNSHIP AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS • Current CV • Referees • Current summary statement of research interests (Concept Statement/White Paper) • Current historical summary statement of academic and research activities as well as aspirations –short term and long term Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  44. BE PREPARED Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas PD Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  45. Funding Links: AHA American Heart Association • www.americanheart.org/research • Deadlines:  http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=10813 • Programs:  http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=9713 • Help: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3061398 • FAQ: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3066407 • Email Address for Program or Technical Questions: • apply@heart.org (enter the name of your funding component in subject line) Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  46. Funding Links: DOD • DOD Funding: http://opd.tamu.edu/the-craft-of-writing-workbook/toolkit-for-department-of-defense-funding.html • DOD-AFOSR White Paper Guide: DOD_AFOSR website http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/afosr/ Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  47. Funding Links: Dept. Education • Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program http://www2.ed.gov/programs/jakobjavits/index.html Doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in arts, humanities and social sciences Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  48. Funding Links: NIH • NIH Institutes and Centers: http://www.nih.gov/icd/ • NIH Student Training: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp • NIH Fellowships: http://grants.nih.gov/training/extramural.htm • NIH Administrative Fellowship: http://www.jobs.nih.gov/afp/default.htm Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  49. Funding Links: NIST • Internships: http://www.nist.gov/hrmd/staffing/internships.cfm • Fellowships: http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/fellow_062310.cfm Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

  50. Funding Links: NSF • NSF Funding: http://www.nsf.gov/ • NSF Guide to Proposal Writing: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04016/nsf04016_1.htm • NSF Graduate Student Research Fellowship: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201 Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas

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