Following directions is key
The CMU 2010 RFP process may seem daunting or leave applicants wondering why some proposals get funded and others don’t.
Marcy Taylor, chair of the Priority I committee, said the key to a seamless proposal that’s
successfully funded may be as simple as
following directions.
Between 2005 and 2010, CMU is devoting
at least $5 million to funding CMU 2010 initiatives that help CMU achieve national prominence in the areas of academic excellence, research and creative activity, public service, and integrity.
“To have a shared vision is important,” Taylor said. “It gives us focus, and in some ways it can lessen the workload so we’re not all going in different directions.”
Proposals must align with at least one of the five strategic priorities outlined in CMU 2010 and be likely to achieve important and measurable outcomes.
Projects should be new initiatives with budgets of more than $25,000 or existing programs that would grow or expand significantly with additional monies. CMU 2010 funding is not intended to supplant existing budget allocations or fund small projects that can be handled at the unit level.
How to apply
To begin the application process, Taylor suggests going to the CMU 2010 Web site – www.planning.cmich.edu – for instructions and required forms.
Applicants must:
• Complete the cover sheet form
• Write a narrative application that includes the project description, anticipated outcomes, and an evaluation plan
• Submit a budget
• Provide vitae or résumé for project leaders
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