office of research and economic development university of north texas | denton, texas the research...
TRANSCRIPT
Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
The Research Project:Planning, Managing and Funding
Denise Perry Simmons, Ph.D.
Asst. Vice President, UNT Research Development13 November 2013
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Targets: What are they and are you preparing to be competitive?
I. The Research ProjectII. Professional Development
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
The Research Project
PLANNING
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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
BE PREPARED
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
The Research Project: THE IDEA
I’ve got it!Now what?
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
The Research Project
ACTIVITY
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
1. What is the proposal about?
2. How will the researcher do it?
3. Can the researcher do it?
4. Is the research worth doing?
Five Fundamental Building Blocks
Approach/Method
70%
Impact/Broader Impact
InnovationIntellectual
Merit
ResearchEnvironment
Research Objective
SIGNIFICANCE
CONCEPT
Field Awareness Test: Research Idea
Current state of the art Top ten researchers Location and what top ten doing NOWSource of funding for top ten Key research issues discussed by top tenType and source of grant opportunities
FOCUS
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
Awarded Proposals Database
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
WRITE
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Words that mean NOT research
To control To develop To design To manage To optimize
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
But can articulate as part of Aims/Tasks..
Aims/Tasks Language
Aims/Tasks
DevelopDesign
Optimize
Control
Manage
ACTION VERBS
FOCUS
Office of Research and Economic Development
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
CentralConcept
Concept 1 Concept 2
Concept 3
Concept Statement: Venn and Flow
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Concept Statement: Venn and Flow
Concept 1
Concept 2
Central Concept
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Concept Statement: Venn and Flow
CentralConcept
Concept 3
Concept 2
Concept 1
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Concept Statement: Venn and Flow
CentralConcept
Concept 3
Concept 2
Concept 1
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Concept Statement: Venn and Flow
CentralConcept
Concept 1
Concept 3
Expt DesignExpt DesignConcept 2
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
The Research Project
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
IssueFundable ( Innovation, Intellectual Merit and Impact)ApproachesCollaborationTypes of Agencies
Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
The Research Project
MANAGING
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
BE PREPARED
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
Managing The Idea: The Master1.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
Office of Research and Economic Development
PD
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
Office of Research and Economic Development
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
Managing: Stage – The Cycle
Experiments
Publications
FUNDING
Grant Applications
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
The Research Project
FUNDING
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
BE PREPARED
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Funding: Three Stages
1. 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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Locating Funding: Alphabet Soup
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
The Research Project
ACTIVITY
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
BE PREPARED
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
Funding Links: AHAAmerican 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:– [email protected] (enter the name of your funding component in subject
line)
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Funding Links: Dept. Education
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Programhttp://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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
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, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Funding Links: Other
National Defense Graduate Fellowship: http://ndseg.asee.org/
UTMD Anderson: http://sciencepark.mdanderson.org/outreach/students/undergrad/
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
BE PREPARED
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
1. Read the Announcement.
2. Write to the Agency’s Mission.
* Not developed in this Workshop. Check the Graduate School Schedule.
*GRANT WRITING: Two Important Tips
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
BE PREPARED
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, TexasOffice of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD
BECAUSE PMO Good Luck is where preparation
meets opportunity.
Office of Research and Economic Development University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
PD