FAQ

Is the partner required to be listed on the final grant proposal submitted by the PI?

This is an arrangement that will need to be determined by the PI and the partner.

I am concerned about protecting my intellectual property and ideas. Will I be required to share the entirety of my grant proposal?

You will not be required to share the entirety of your grant proposal with anyone but the course administrators (Leigh Harrell-Williams, Crystal White, and Leah Windsor). You will share a research summary and contribute to the discussion board on topics and questions related to the grantwriting process, but all intellectual property will remain yours.

To whom will I be presenting in Week 10 and what will that consist of?

Participants will share their message box, proposal submission timeline, and a summary of lessons learned with the other participants in the course. Other members of the University research community (Division of Research and Innovation; Office of Sponsored Projects; etc.) will be invited to attend the final presentations and provide feedback.

How do I identify my partner for this 10 week program?

The Women+’s Mentorship Network, and the College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Herff College of Engineering have “expertise databases” where you can search for partners with expertise in your area, or who are interested in serving as mentors. Your Pre-Award Coordinator will also be able to help you identify a potential partner that will be a good fit for your project.

How will the course be administered?

Participants will use Canvas for discussion and submitting deliverables for the workshop.

Does my partner have to be in the same college, school, department, or unit as me?

Not at all! Your partner just has to fulfill the partner requirements, listed in a following section.

If you have other questions, please email Leah.Windsor@memphis.edu