unlv office of sponsored programs conducting funding searches
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UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs
Conducting Funding Searches
Finding the Right Match Can Be WorkMust find a sponsor
whose goals match your expected project results
Trying to force a project into a funding opportunity that is not a good match is a waste of effort
Where Can I Find Funding Opportunities?
Searchable SitesGrants Resource Center:
http://www.aascu.org/grc/gs/Grants.gov:
http://grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp
Foundation Directory & IRIS: http://library.unlv.edu/
(access through UNLV Library website)
Individual SitesNational Science Foundation National Institutes of HealthUS Department of EducationFoundations
Sign Up for NotificationsGrants Resource Center
Through OSPIncludes all federal and most foundation
announcementsGrants.gov
http://grants.gov/applicants/email_subscription.jsp
Individual Site RSS Feeds
Sample Searches
Grants Resource Centerhttp://www.aascu.org/grc/gs/Topic: Art History Dissertation AssistanceTopic #2: Earthquake research
Grants.govhttp://www.grants.gov/search/basic.doTopic: NanotechnologyTopic #2: Childhood Obesity
Robert Wood Johnson Foundationhttp://rwjf.org/grants/Topic: Nursing Workforce Development
Foundation DirectoryThrough UNLV Lied Library
http://library.unlv.edu/Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Understanding the Solicitation or Program Announcement
EligibilityThere will always be a section stating what
types of organizations are eligible to apply for that funding.
UNLV is:A public or state controlled institution of higher
education501(c)3 nonprofit (not community or grass roots
based)Branch of state government
Always check with OSP if you have any questions on eligibility before you start writing a proposal.
Deadlines or Target DatesA deadline is a hard and fast date by which
your proposal must be submitted or it will be rejected.Check the time due. Some FOAs list EST, so
we might need to turn in by 2:00 p.m. PST to meet a 5:00 p.m. EST deadline.
Target dates are more flexible If you go too far past the target date you
might miss the review period, and your proposal will not be reviewed until the next review panel meets.
Standard Proposal ComponentsAbstractProject Description
Needs statement - hypothesisGoals & objectivesMethodologyEvaluationDissemination
Budget & justification References CitedBio-sketch (PI/PD qualifications)
Curriculum vitae
Review CriteriaGenerally review criteria is listed after the
proposal instructions. Write to the review criteria!
What end result is expected?Does your project fit into the goals of the
funding announcement?
AssistanceYour Senior Research Administrator in OSP
See assignment list in your packageThe sponsor’s Program Officer for your
topic areaContact with a brief review of your proposed
project.Might recommend you look at other funding
opportunitiesMight have suggestions to strength your idea
Conduct a search of your choice. OSP staff will be here to assist you.
Practice Time!
Office of Sponsored ProgramsResearch Administration Building (RAB)http://research.unlv.edu/osp/895-1357