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U-M Resources & Trainings
Whether you’re new to the research environment or a veteran researcher hoping to brush up on the latest in biomedical research training, the Medical School Office of Research can help point you in the right direction. Take advantage of the vast array of research knowledge and talent throughout the Medical School and across campus by visiting the Education and Training section of the Research Project Lifecycle.
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Data Management Training
Data management plans are increasingly being required by federal agencies to meet funding requirements. The resources below offer guidance and direct you to services to help you better understand how to meet these requirements when writing your grant.
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U-M Library Data Management PlanningA general Q&A about data management plans, with supporting resources hyperlinked in the answers.
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ICPSR Guidelines for Effective Data Management PlansA detailed guideline on the creation of a data management plan. Provides information about depositing data with the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).
U-M Proposal Preparation Training Resources
Units across the University of Michigan, including the Medical School Office of Research, the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, the U-M Library, and even individual departments offer a variety of training programs for U-M faculty and staff interested in learning more about research. Hone your research skills using the campus resources listed below.
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Research Development and Proposal ServicesThe Research Development and Proposal Services team at the University of Michigan strives to connect researchers to resources and increase its investigators’ competitiveness in obtaining extramural research funding. Its activities include coordinating internal funding programs, matching faculty to funding opportunities, offering workshops for skill-building, developing online resources and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Budgeting Proposals for Medical School FacultyGrant Services & Analysis curates information on budgeting various types of proposals. You are also encouraged to contact your Research Administrator for more information.
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CSCAR: Center for Statistical Consultation & ResearchStatistical support and training for researchers in any discipline.
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Find A Research AdministratorDepartmental research administrators are critical resources to aid in the grant-seeking process. Find your RA by department at this webpage.
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Grantwriter'sToolkitThe U-M Foundation Relations staff have created a guide to help faculty with grantwriting. Sample proposals are included.
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Medical School Grant Review & Analysis OfficePart of the Medical School Office of Research, Grant Services & Analysis offers Research Development opportunities to increase extramural funding and aids in routing and submission all Medical School proposals.
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Medical School Proposal Preparation Funding ProgramA proposal preparation funding program offered by the Medical School Office of Research to facilitate preparation of a large, multi-investigator grant.
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Research Project LifecycleNavigate the "stops" on the lifecycle of a research project and connect with the resources available to you, not only within the Medical School Office of Research but also across the University.
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MICHR Research Development CoreFree services and consultation to strengthen study design and grant proposals.
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ORSP Proposal Development and Submission ResourcesInformation from the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) about what to consider when creating a proposal, combined with a collection of targeted resources aimed at facilitating the development of proposals.
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Proposal Preparation -- U-M Medical School Office of ResearchA list of resources from the U-M Medical School about creating grant proposals, including grant writing guides, resources for editorial assistance, and sample grants.
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Reference List of Freelance EditorsProvides a list of freelance writers and editors available for hire to do work on grants, manuscripts, IRB applications, and dissertations.
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MICHR -- Resources Relating to Grantwriting SupportProvides resources for large-scale grant proposals.
Sample Proposals
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Foundation Relations ToolkitSample proposals as well as phrases that can be dropped into your proposal.
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Medical School Proposal SamplerThe Grant Proposal Sampler is a repository of sample proposal and proposal sections that have been provided by faculty members, offering insight into proposal development, including: 1) proposal writing (e.g., organization, detail); 2) responding to reviewer's comments; 3) ways to respond to required sections. If you are outside U-MMS, you may request access by contacting Heather Offhaus (hmills@umich.edu)
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U-MOR Proposal LibraryA diverse range of federal and private funders