Writing a winning proposal 181114 prof wiku.pdf

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Prof. Wiku Adisasmito, DVM, MSc., PhD.


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Typical Grant Application

Research plan (onepage)

Hypothesis

Specific Aims

What will be accomplishedover the funding period

Background andSignificance

Innovation in thisproposal

Approach andpreliminary Data

Study Design andMethodology

Statistical analysis

Use of Vertebrates,Humans, hazardous

materials,References


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Writing a Proposal

Keep language clear and simple; easy to understand what the aims and the outcome by anyone with background in biology1

Repeat key points 4-5 times in the text, written differently2

Quote key individuals in the field - they may review the proposal3

The best way to learn is to write one4

Read successful awards in same or similar fields5

Consult with other experts in that field6

Have experienced investigators read yours7

Find out whether awards were made in recent years in this or similar field8

Make sure your literature survey is complete9


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More Principles for Grant Writing

Proposal

Must outline the long term goal of the investigation

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Indicate how the short term goal - this proposal fits in thelong term goal2

Finish by outlining precisely what will be accomplished atthe end of the funding period3

Identify 3-4 key points that are the essence of theproposal. Repeat them 3-4 times in different places in the

text worded differently.

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Proposal Outline

1

Abstract/ProjectSummary

2 Background/Rationale

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Objectives &

Outcomes

4 Research Questions

5 Methodology

6 Work Plan

7 References

8 Budget

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BiographicalSketches


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To be highly Competitive:

The area of investigation must be at the cutting edge thenext piece of information everyone is waiting for - needed tocomplete the picture

In the BMS field there is a large gap between the amount ofscientific information generated in the last 2 decades anddirect benefits; translational research is needed to convertthis knowledge into a useable product that benefitpatients/humanity


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Hypothesis Driven

The research must set out to prove or disprove ahypothesis, or several

The specific aims/objectives of the research must bealined to address them

Must specify what is unique/innovative/how will thissolve the problem being addressed

Extensive relevant literature review (must include allprominent investigators in the field)


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One page-pre-proposal

Title of the proposal

Submitting investigators and affiliated institutions

List of collaborators and their expertise

Action-Research plan with: Brief background of the health problem and your

observations/summary of your preliminary data (1/3 page)

The long term goal (statement)

Goals of this proposal (statement)

Hypothesis (statement)

Itemized 3-4 Specific aims/objectives (one line each)

Likely outcome after 3-5 years of funding (one para)


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Institutional Profile & Biosketch


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Biographical Sketch


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Personnel

Datacollection

Equipment

Rate &standard

Overhead

Budget Considerations


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NSF Budget Items


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The Contract


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Ethical review1. Universitas Indonesia Ethical Approval

2. University of Udayana Ethical Clearance


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Who is Doing What


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Process of ProposalDevelopment


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Reviewer Comments


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Notification Letter


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Thank you

GOOD LUCK!

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