7:00 a.m.

Continential Breakfast and Registration

8:15 a.m.

Welcome - Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

8:25 a.m.

Introduction and Objectives - Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

• What do you want to get out of this workshop?

8:45 a.m.

Where to Look for Funds - Show Me The Money! - Michael Harrington

• Finding grants
• Accessing information on funding and planning
• Matching your idea to those of the agency
• Assessing institutional support

9:15 a.m.

Developing the Great Idea / Brain Storming - Michael Harrington and Tom Fretz

9:30 a.m.

Principles of Grant Writing - Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

• Introduction to grant writing
• Focus on the Key elements
• Peer Review process
• Do’s and Don’ts

10:15 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

Principles of Writing Winning Grants – Part II – Michael Harrington and Tom Fretz

• Proposal organization
• Goals and objectives
• Experimental design
• Appendices
• Project summary or abstract

12:00 noon

Lunch and Consultation

1:15 p.m.

Organizing Integrated or Team Proposals – Tom Fretz

• Defining the role of Extension
• Finding a champion
• Organizing a team proposal – Who’s in charge?
• Selecting the lead institution
• Team communication and leadership

1:45 p.m.

Insights from Successful Grant Writers - A Panel (TBD)

2:15 p.m.

Developing the Proposal Budget or What can your Research Administration Office Do For You? – Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

2:45 p.m.

Developing Your Personal Strategic Plan and the Ethics of Grants Writing – Michael Harrington

• Responsible conduct of research
• Are there penalties?
• Human and animal subjects
• Confidentiality

3:15 p.m.

Common Short-Comings in Grant Applications - Tom Fetz and Michael Harrington

3:30 p.m.

Workshop Evaluation and Adjourn