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Week 3: Proposals & Funding

Week 3 class plan on funding and proposals for deep-sea expeditions

Published onFeb 29, 2024
Week 3: Proposals & Funding
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12 March 2024

Overview

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.

Goals

  • 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

Pre-Class Activities

  • Come to class prepared with the broad theme of your dream project proposal idea, and in particular flesh out one of the three objectives.

Class Plan

  • 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

Additional Resources

Slides

Geoff Wheat: Basic Proposal Components, Do’s & Don’ts

Julie Huber: Funding Sources, Models, & Leveraging

Post-Class Dream Cruise Project Development

See the Dream Cruise Project Overview Template for additional context.

  • Finish fleshing out one objective from your dream project proposal idea

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