7:00 a.m.

Full 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! – M. 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 that Great Idea – Michael Harrington and Tom Fretz

9:30 a.m.

Principles of Grant Writing- Part I - Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

• Organizing and writing your proposal
• Essential elements of your proposal

10:15 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

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

• Developing measurable objective statements (15 min)
• Procedures and Methods (15 min)
• Evaluation (15 min)
• Developing the budget (15 min)
• Project summary or abstract (15 min)

11:30 a.m.

Developing a Personal Strategic Plan – Michael Harrington

• How can I increase my chances?

12:00

Lunch (no speakers)

• Video – Signed, Sealed and Delivered

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
Dr. Jim Correll, University of Arkansas, and Dr. Carol Bender, Oklahoma State University

2:15 p.m.

Preparing the Budget or What can your Research Administration Office do for you? - Oklahoma State University, Jan Madole

2:45 p.m.

Ethics of Grants Writing – Michael Harrington

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

3:05 p.m.

Common Short-Comings in Grant Applications – Tom Fretz and Michael Harrington

3:30 p.m.

Workshop Evaluation and Adjourn