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Academic Research Projects

Faculty Proposal Development

  1. Preliminary discussion with Linda Hopkins for institution-wide projects or Sister Marie Anselm Cooper for departmental projects and individual faculty and student research.
  2. Submit a two-page abstract of project to Sister Marie. The abstract should include
    • rationale for the project,
    • goals,
    • budget and timelines.

    A copy of the abstract accompanied by the cover sheet (PDF file adobe reader icon) will be submitted to Sister Carroll Isselmann for consideration. Sister Carroll will send the abstract to Sister Patricia Fadden for final approval.

  3. After approval, write a basic proposal for refinement as required by individual agencies. The Development Office or the Office of Sponsored Research will assist in preparation and in finalizing the proposal and targeting prospective donors.
  4. Decide on funding sources.
  5. Submit the proposal electronically to Sister Marie for final editing and typing.
  6. Proposal distribution by Development Office and/or Office of Sponsored Research.
  7. Follow-up by Development Office or Office of Sponsored Research for decisions of additional funding sources.
  8. Ongoing communication with faculty/staff member.