2. The Research Proposal Process 3. The RPP-Using a Research Supplier 4. Benefits of the RFP RFPs Provide monitoring device Provide control function Provide evaluation opportunity Formalize research procurement process Establish performance expectations 5. Unethical uses of RFPs
6. Activities in the RFP process Qualify potential vendors Write and distribute RFP Answer supplier questions Evaluate submissions Provide critique to all suppliersAward contracts and start 7. RFP Components Proposal administration information Summary statement of problem Technical section Management section Pricing section Contracts and license section 8. Pricing Section
9. RFP Elements RFPElements Services and support Cost proposal Background Vendor information Proposed solution Instructions tobidders 10. Qualifying Research Suppliers
11. The RPP- Doing the project internally 12. The Research Proposal Purpose Presentmanagement question Proposenecessary data Suggest datacollection and analysis Discussresearchefforts 13. Proposal Development 14. Proposal Complexity 15. Structuring the Research Proposal
16. Researchers Qualifications RelevantManagement Experience ProfessionalResearchCompetence 17. Sample Proposed Budget 18. CPM Schedule 19. Elements of a Project Management Plan Financial/ Legal responsibility Team relationship with client Procedures Organization of research team Management competence Examples of past work PlanElements 20.