Proposal Development
Proposal development is a highly technical, collaborative, and iterative process. You need the right resources, processes, and team to not only secure funding, but deliver on your proposed work. When we work with you, we see ourselves as part of your team, and will help you put your best foot forward. Our proposal development services position you for a fundable future.
Research & Project Design Review
What is it? Design (whether for research or programs) refers to the overall strategy chosen to integrate the various components of a study in a coherent and logical way, ultimately answering your proposed research question(s). Grant proposals usually focus on either research or programs. A research grant focuses on establishing new knowledge, while program grants will take new knowledge and apply or implement it to different populations. Their methodological designs, are therefore, quite different. The stated research problem will determine the type of design utilized. Research and program design review, therefore, is taking a critical look at what is being proposed from beginning to analysis.
As both practitioners and statisticians with applied research backgrounds, research and program design review is one of the things we do best. With data analysis and results being an end product of all grants, designing your research and program with the end in mind is critical. Grant reviewers, especially at the federal level, are well informed in appropriate research design, and specifically look for holes in your proposed theory, methodology, and analysis. Through research and program design review, our consultants can help you put your best foot forward.
How can we help you?
- Confirm appropriate research questions
- Design research and methodology
- Develop protocol documentation
- Identify appropriate samples
- Calculate sampling plans
- Develop or tailoring assessments
- Test assessments for validity and reliability
- Develop (quantitative) statistical analysis plan
- Develop qualitative analysis plan
- Develop logic models
- Refine goals, objectives, and outcomes
- Provide post-award statistical support
- Provide post-award reporting support
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The most clear and succinct way to lay out a timeline is using a Gantt chart, built in Excel and pasted into Word. If the program is longer than a few months, the timeline should be presented landscape. If it must be divided between 2 pages, ensure the descriptions are included on the second page.
Usually the solicitation will note the funder priorities in the introductory portions of the call. If they are not clearly stated, however, you should go to the funder’s website and search for their current priorities.
If you are pursuing large scale funding without having the experience of small then medium sized funding, more than likely you will not be funded. Large scale funders need confidence to know that you can manage and be successful with smaller funding.
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