PRC Research Proposal & Grant Writing 2

Question 1

Which section of a grant proposal most directly demonstrates the researcher's awareness of the current state of knowledge in the field?

Accepted Answer

Literature review

Answer

The literature review situates the proposed study within existing scholarship, showing the researcher understands gaps the project will address.

Question 2

A logic model in a grant proposal primarily communicates the relationship between:

Accepted Answer

Inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

Answer

A logic model maps how resources and activities lead to expected outputs and longer-term outcomes.

Question 3

When a funder requires a 'broader impacts' statement, the researcher should describe:

Accepted Answer

How the research benefits society and advances STEM participation beyond the immediate study

Answer

Broader impacts address societal benefits, workforce development, and outreach beyond the core scientific findings.

Question 4

An indirect cost rate (also called facilities and administrative rate) in a grant budget represents:

Accepted Answer

Overhead costs charged by the institution for supporting research infrastructure

Answer

Indirect costs cover institutional overhead such as utilities, library services, and administrative support negotiated with the federal government.

Question 5

A researcher submitting to a foundation that uses a two-stage process will typically submit what first?

Accepted Answer

Letter of inquiry (LOI)

Answer

A letter of inquiry is a brief overview submitted to gauge funder interest before being invited to submit a full proposal.

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