Research Methods Chapter 27
What are no cost extensions?
postpones closing date for grant but provides additional funding - allows more time to spend already allocated funds
What is a solicited proposal?
request for funding submitted by researcher after funder has contacted the researcher
What is reconciliation?
resolving discrepancies between researchers financial records and reports by institution hosting researchers grant
What is a deliverable?
tangible or intangible object produced to fulfill terms of contract
A effective proposal will answer three questions:
- What is the problem that the project will examine? - Why is the problem important? - How will the proposed project help solve the problem?
A research proposal requires...
- abstract - background that explains knowledge and justifies the important of project - statement defining research goal - research plan with methods
What are the two purposes of research protocols are?
- seek approval for project from supervisor - to apply for grant funding
What is the difference between a internal and external grant?
- internal: research funds from employer or school - external: funded by organization outside researchers institution
A research proposal includes a set of components that include
- plan for conferences, presentation, or articles of findings - timeline - budget with justification - info about researchers
What are the things to consider when selecting grants?
- what does this organization support - how much money is available - when is deadline - how competitive is award - how often after submission will winner be choosen
What is a letter of inquiry?
a letter sent by researcher to potential funding asking whether a research idea might be of interest
What are indirect costs?
general research expenses that institution incur but cannot attribute to specific projects
What is overhead?
institutional costs of maintaining research infrastructure, operating research facilities, purchasing library resources, research functions like ethics reviews and reporting
