VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering

Overview

Grant Writing Course Introduction

The course will introduce students to the overall process of grant-writing, as well as web-based resources that will assist in fully developing a proposal. Participants will examine how to identify opportunities for developing a competitive proposal and the components of a typical proposal. Participants will learn about different types of grants; prepare/assemble components of a typical proposal; discuss the submission process; and examine post-award responsibilities.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify funding sources available for rehabilitation research through NIDRR, RSA, NIH as well as state and local resources.

  • Discuss the implications for seeking funding for specific research/demonstration projects.

  • Write the sections included in a proposal:

    1. Conduct a systematic literature review & develop Background, Need and Importance of the Problem.
    2. Develop an abstract.
    3. Develop a budget and budget justification.
    4. Identify & set measurable project goals and objectives.
    5. Describe project design and activities.
    6. Illustrate project management plan.
    7. Explain organizational information.
    8. Develop project evaluation plan.
    9. Explain knowledge translation plan.

  • Understand differences between the electronic versus paper submission processes.

  • Complete the steps necessary to meet IRB guidelines and requirements for submission.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to manage a successfully funded project.

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Virginia Commonwealth University  |   Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (VCU-CERSE)  |   Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Theatre Row Building, Room 4226  |  PO Box 843038  |  730 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23298-3038

804-828-9547 (voice)  |  804-827-0663(fax)

E-mail: jbarcus@vcu.edu

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Last Updated: August 29, 2012