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.
Third Party Evaluation
What is it? Independent, third-party evaluation is the objective review and evaluation of program data by an external evaluator. It is generally preferred, but not always required on grants. Third-party evaluation, often referred to as External Evaluators, bring a sense of objectivity to the review and evaluation of program data because they are outside of the grant team (or university) implementing it. The U.S. Department of Education lists four general categories of third-party evaluation (evaluators): university faculty, private for-profit evaluation firms, non-profit organizations, and independent contractors.
Accountability is central to evaluation, and to ensure that reporting is objective, agencies often require an independent evaluation. Our consultants have served in this capacity on a variety of federal grants, and understand the requirements, communication, timeliness, and flexibility required. We can help you develop your evaluation plan, and/or be written into your grant as an external evaluator.
How can we help you?
- Develop succinct logic models
- Develop appropriate evaluation methodology
- Write evaluation plan for narrative
- Identify appropriate samples
- Calculate sampling plans
- Develop or tailor formative and summative assessments
- Test assessments for validity and reliability
- Administer assessments
- Facilitate of focus groups
- Primary data analysis – quantitative and qualitative
- Develop reporting templates
- Present results with recommendations
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Building a Collaborative Team
Building a collaborative team is an important element for successful funding, as it an increasing requirement for funding.
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Coaching and training are about capacity building. Our coaching and training services can offer support through broader nuanced processes such as grant writing or through developing evaluation plans, or more task-specific items.
Learn MoreOpportunity Landscape
The opportunity landscape is the who’s and what’s of the grant funding world, and it is varied, yet specific.
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Early career mentorship and training services are geared towards researchers with less than 3 years of relevant work experience.
Learn MoreArticles and White Papers About Third-Party Evaluation
10 Ethical Considerations in Third-Party Evaluation for RDGS Proposal Development
Introduction Research and Development Grant Submission (RDGS) play a critical role in fostering innovation and the advancement of knowledge across various fields. When crafting RDGS proposals, third-party evaluators are often employed to assess the quality, viability, and potential impact of the proposed projects. Third-party evaluations help ensure that proposals meet...
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Building Partnerships: 5 Collaborative Approaches to RDGS Proposal Evaluation
Introduction Research Development and Grant Submission (RDGS) proposals are critical in advancing scientific innovation, fostering collaboration, and addressing global challenges. To ensure the success of RDGS, it is crucial to embrace collaborative approaches in the proposal evaluation process. Effective partnerships in RDGS proposal evaluation can foster better decision-making, enhance the...
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Navigating Complexity: 5 Key Considerations in Third-Party Evaluation for RDGS Proposals
Introduction The evaluation of proposals submitted for Research Development and Grant Submission (RDGS) is a crucial process. This evaluation determines which projects receive funding and ensures the effective allocation of resources to high-impact research. Third-party evaluation plays a vital role in maintaining objectivity, enhancing credibility, and providing an expert assessment...
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Maximizing Impact: 5 Best Practices for Effective RDGS Proposal Evaluation
Introduction Effective Research Development and Grant Submission (RDGS) proposal evaluation is essential for ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to research projects. RDGS programs are designed to foster innovation, promote scientific progress, and address societal challenges. A robust evaluation process maximizes the impact of RDGS investments by identifying research projects...
Read MoreFAQ About Third Party Evaluation
Often, when leaving graduate school, you leave with theoretical training but no real-life, practitioner training. Applied statistics training provides academics and practitioners the knowledge around the real-life use of statistics.
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.
Almost all funders and solicitations will require an evaluation plan. The complexity of the evaluation will differ.
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) in the experimental design is ideal because it looks for causal relationships, randomizes participants, includes a control group to be compared with, and may also control for confound variables. However, it is not always ethical or feasible doing RCT, and some factors may limit the reserach design, such as budget, timeline, population, and research questions.
Yes, if you are funding research or programs, we could most certainly help you craft the RFP to be sure it covers what you need.
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