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Key Proposal Pieces: Goals, Objectives and Activities

Self-Paced Online Course
Next Session Starts Apr 01
Available 24 hours
$135.00

This course requires about 15 total hours to complete. It is self-paced, has open enrollment, and can be accessed for 30 days.

The focus of this course will be on developing the plan of operation of the grant, which includes all the components required to execute the proposal, including the goal, objectives, activities, and the credibility of your institution and personnel. The areas to be covered for the plan of operation of research grants will be on writing achievable hypotheses, objectives/specific aims, methodology, and the credibility of your institution and personnel.

The goal of this course is to understand how to develop the heart of the proposal via measurable objectives, activities, timelines, and personnel.

The specific objectives are to:

  • Understand the difference between goals and measurable objectives
  • Create targeted and timed activities that address each objective
  • Address the credibility of personnel, teams, and institution
  • Understand the importance of writing focused hypotheses and specific aims

After this course you will:

  • Write your project goal and research hypothesis
  • Create smart objectives or specific aims
  • Compose activities and methodology
  • Develop project timelines for each objective and activity
  • Identify key and non-key personnel
  • Identify individuals who will work together to effectively develop the project team

Dr. Mathilda Harris

Dr. Mathilda Harris

Dr. Mathilda Harris (Tillie) is the Executive Director of the Grant Training Center. During the past twenty five years she has written grants, conducted workshops on grant planning, developed strategic plans on grant procurement and assisted individuals and institutions nationally and internationally to successfully write and receive funding from federal, corporate, private, foundation and multi-lateral donors. She has served as a reader and evaluator of grant competitions for the U.S. Department of Education, the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Dr. Harris has worked with the private sector in the US and abroad in order to create joint ventures, augment sales in designated markets and create strategic planning to assure commercialization of innovative technology. She has also conducted SBIR/STTR workshops for staff and faculty at institutions such as Brookhaven National Laboratory and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

She holds a doctorate from The George Washington University (Washington, DC), an M.A. from the University of Portland (Portland, Oregon) and a B.S. from the University of California (Berkeley).

Part One Understanding What Constitutes the Heart of the Proposal
Part Two Knowing how to Compose the Goal and Measurable Objectives
Part Three Developing Activities for Each Objective
Part Four Developing Gantt Charts and/or Timelines that Address Each of the Objectives and Activities
Part Five Addressing the Credibility Personnel and Teams

Each part contains:

  • An interactive audiovisual presentation on key topics
  • Interactive activities to supplement the presentation
  • Optional assignments to gain first-hand experience

Forum

An open forum is available at all times for participants to ask questions and submit commentary throughout the course. We urge everyone to contribute for a healthy discussion environment, and questions directed at the instructor.

Preparing for the Online Course

Begin thinking of a project you want to develop or considering the specifics of your current project. Having a specific project in mind will help you to understand the various proposal components presented. Begin thinking of donors who could fund your project, such as a foundation, state or federal agency, corporation, and/or individuals.

Consider how you would answer the following questions:

  1. Why do I need the money?
  2. Why is my idea worthy of funding?
  3. How much money will I need?
  4. What is the time period of my grant?

What You Will Need

  • REQUIRED: Computer/Tablet - PC, Mac, iOS, Android, or Windows Mobile
  • REQUIRED: Internet connection

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Refund/Retake: Once course registration has been processed, refunds cannot be issued. Students may choose to access the curriculum at a later date, upon request. If the course is not completed within the allotted time frame, an extension can be granted for a re-enrollment fee of 50% of the original course fee. In certain situations, such as illness or family emergency, this fee may be waived pending official proof of such circumstances.

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