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Learn about the grant development resources at GWB, including support for faculty, center activities, key personnel roles, and budget preparation. Explore checklists, handouts, and evaluation methods. Contact our team for assistance.
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George Warren BrownSchool of Social WorkOffice of Research Hilltop Research Administrator Forum March 07, 2003
Our Numbers • Support 29 full-time faculty • Current research portfolio includes 49 awards funded by 20 various agencies • To date, 25 submissions in FY03
Our Centers • Center for Mental Health Services Research (NIMH – R24 MH50857) • Comorbidity and Addictions Center (NIDA – R24 DA13572) • Center for Social Development • Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies
Organization Associate Dean for Research • Oversees the Grant Development Office, Administrative Coordinator and works with Contract & Grant Coordinator • Provides Dean’s review and approval prior to submission
Organization Contract & Grant Coordinator -part of GWB Business Office • Prepares grant proposal budgets • Facilitates grants management through monitoring award balances and preparing continuation reports • Liaisons regarding financial compliance & post-award issues
Organization Grant Development Office • Staffing • Coordinator • Part-time Grant Assistant • Student Research Assistants
Organization Grant Development Office (cont.) • Provides support in prospecting for funding sources • Provides administrative support in preparation of grants • Facilitates correspondence with external grant participants • Coordinates pre-award services of other school/university offices (GWB Writing Lab, Corporate & Foundation Relations)
Organization Administrative Coordinator • Supports compliance of research activities • Provides quality review of grant submissions • Liaison regarding non-financial compliance issues • Provides administrative support to Associate Dean for Research
Grant Submission Activity/TimelineHandout #1 • We find it important for everyone to understand their roles and, more importantly, for PIs to know what supports are available • Also important to illustrate how available center support augments school resources
Grant Proposal Development ChecklistHandout #2 • Starting point for GWB submissions • Reinforces required institutional clearances (Dean’s Approval, Research Office review, etc.)
Key/Non-Key Comparison TableHandout #3 • Visually informs faculty about demands of naming someone as “Key Personnel”
Consultant/Consortium ChecklistHandout #4 • Provides a uniform format for documenting contact information from outside participants • Documents faculty authorization for staff to contact
Consultant ChecklistHandout #5Consortium ChecklistHandout #6 • Details information required of Consultants & Consortiums • Provides language to be used in correspondence requesting information • Provides space to track contact with participants
Budget Preparation WorksheetHandout #7 • Designed to be used for faculty to complete independently and submit to Business Office to begin budget preparation process • Intent is that it will allow GWB Business Office to structure grant development work with other pressing needs (payroll, etc.)
Budget CategoriesHandout #8 • Narrative description of applicable cost categories • Provides listing of commonly requested items
Evaluation of School Support for Grant SubmissionHandout #9 • Given to PIs after each submission • Allows us to assess current supports and identify areas for future development
On the Horizon • Electronic Proposal Submission Checklist • Grants Tracking Database • Provide reports searchable by PI, funding agency, period, purpose, area of scientific interest, etc. • Track Other Support • Updated GWB Grant Preparation Help Book • Office of Research Web Page
Contacts • Chad Henry, Administrative Coordinator • chenry@gwbmail.wustl.edu • 935-8675 • Sherri Stichling, Contract & Grant Coordinator • sstichling@gwbmail.wustl.edu • 935-6690 • Christine Nolan, Grant Development Coordinator • cmn1@gwbmail.wustl.edu • 935-6654 • Meghan Elkourie, Grant Assistant • melkourie@gwbmail.wustl.edu • 935-8774