Systematic Proposal Preparation The Research

Transcript:Systematic Proposal Preparation The Research:
Systematic Proposal Preparation The Research Proposal Canvas Tim Dallas, PhD Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Texas Tech University 1 Session Timeline 2 Learn Research Proposal Canvas (RPC) method for outlining funding proposals Scholars use RPC to outline an NSF GRFP or similar proposal. Example RPCs presented for discussion and constructive feedback. Business Model Canvas 3 PROPOSAL FUNDING ($37,000 +$12,000)/year x 3 years = $147,000 4 Graduate Research Fellowship Program https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ Stipend CoE The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The Why 5 Student + Research Funding Organization $$$$ New Knowledge Trained Graduate Value Proposition Customer Research/Fellowship Proposal Canvas 6 Trained Graduate Funding Organization 1 Cost Structure Value Proposition Customers Revenue Streams Funding Organization 2 Funding Organization N New Knowledge Graduate Fellowship Research Grant Graduate Stipend Research Expenses Value Proposition 7 New Knowledge Summarize your research purpose in one, concise sentence. Your History & Future 8 Credentials Experiences Knowledge Degrees Certifications Aspirations Personal Statement Research/Fellowship Proposal Canvas 9 Trained Graduate Funding Organization 1 Cost Structure Value Proposition Customers Revenue Streams Funding Organization 2 Funding Organization N New Knowledge Graduate Fellowship Research Grant Graduate Stipend Research Expenses Experiences Knowledge Degrees Credentials Certifications Aspirations History & Future Proposal Channel 10 Content Format Deadline Reviewers BEGIN SUBMIT Research/Fellowship Proposal Canvas 11 Trained Graduate Funding Organization 1 Cost Structure Value Proposition Customers Revenue Streams Funding Organization 2 Funding Organization N New Knowledge Graduate Fellowship Research Grant Graduate Stipend Research Expenses History & Future Content Format Deadline Channel Experiences Knowledge Degrees Credentials Certifications Aspirations Customer Relationship 12 Program Manager Panel Review Feedback Things to consider: Who are the reviewers? Not specific names, rather characteristics. Technical knowledge of reviewers…subject matter experts in your area? Research/Fellowship Proposal Canvas 13 Trained Graduate Funding Organization 1 Cost Structure Value Proposition Customers Revenue Streams Funding Organization 2 Funding Organization N New Knowledge Graduate Fellowship Research Grant Graduate Stipend Research Expenses History & Future Content Format Deadline Channel Program Manager Panel Review Feedback Relationship Experiences Knowledge Degrees Credentials Certifications Aspirations Activities 14 Experiments Design Calculations Simulations Data Analysis Research/Fellowship Proposal Canvas 15 Trained Graduate Funding Organization 1 Cost Structure Value Proposition Customers Revenue Streams Funding Organization 2 Funding Organization N