Week 3 class plan on funding and proposals for deep-sea expeditions
We will give an overview of some basics of scientific proposal writing, including structure, things to consider, how to partner or leverage, different funding models, and more. Come to class prepared with the broad theme of your dream project proposal idea, and in particular flesh out one of the three objectives. During class, Fellows will present their ideas to the group in breakout sessions to discuss what you are thinking, get some feedback, and think more broadly about your ideas.
Explore how to leverage different programs and funding models for getting to sea and doing your work
Overview of proposal structure and important components to consider in writing
Develop and discuss your proposal ideas
Help your classmates with their ideas by asking questions, which makes the proponent defend/question/integrate the primary questions and makes the proposal stronger
Come to class prepared with the broad theme of your dream project proposal idea, and in particular flesh out one of the three objectives.
14:00 (5 min): Welcome
14:05 (50 min): Proposals & Funding
Basic proposal components, do’s and don’ts, Geoff Wheat (20 min)
Funding sources, models, & leveraging, Julie Huber (20 min)
Q&A/discussion (10 min)
14:55 (5 min): Break
15:00 (50 min): Breakouts to Discuss Project Ideas
4x3-person breakout groups. Each person presents their project idea to breakout group, 10 min each to discuss with group (40 min)
Breakout A: Alex, Alycia, Alyssa
Breakout B: Amanda, Bonnie, Ellie
Breakout C: Emanuel, Joan, Michelle
Breakout D: Sina, Titus, Tremaine
Reconvene, each breakout to report-out (10 min)
15:50 (5 min): Wrap-up and Prep for Next Class
University of California: Berkeley Research Development Office: Proposal Writing Guides & Tools
Learn about COBRA partner Schmidt Ocean Institute’s unique funding model, open to everyone (the second presentation in this COBRA Webinar, beginning at 15:55)
Optional Activities:
Find a granting agency in your country (e.g., government, philanthropic) and identify one request for proposals (RFP) that could be relevant to your work. Read through the requirements (all of them!).
Examples: NOAA’s currently open RFPs
For a granting agency in your country, find a project they have funded and try to identify some of the components that we requested in your Dream Project. Get inspired!
Examples: NSF-funded ocean projects
Browse funded UNOLS shiptime requests
See the Dream Cruise Project Overview Template for additional context.
Finish fleshing out one objective from your dream project proposal idea