I too have been considering the fact that smaller grants often seem to
not be worth the trouble by the time the applicantion is sent and later
when we manage the "project".  Still, I encourage these smaller projects
especially for faculty who have never submitted a grant proposal - it
can buid confidence and is a good way to learn about the grant process.
I am looking for  ways to reduce the administrative burden on these
projects - any ideas?

"If we knew what it was we were doing, It would not be research would
it?"
Albert Einstein

Susan W. Meslang
Director of Grants and Sponsored  Programs
Tidewater Community College
500 East Main Street
Norfolk VA 23510
P.O. Box 9000
Norfolk VA 23509
Office 757 822-1773
Cell 757 409-2887
Fax 757 822-1007
xxxxxx@tcc.edu

>>> xxxxxx@HEALTHRESEARCH.ORG 09/29/05 1:15 PM >>>
Dear Resadm-ers,
We've been seeing an increase in the amount of small foundations and
private companies that our PIs are applying to for grant funding.  As
federal funding becomes tighter, and our researchers utilize new tools
to
become more "cutting edge," this seems logical.  However, managing
these
smaller grants and fee-for-service contracts can be extremely time
consuming for the Sponsored Programs Office and the PIs (negotiating
contracts, invoicing, low/no indirect, budget modifications, etc.).

We're looking for successful ways to manage these smaller arrangements
to
minimize the drain on resources.  We've even wondered if other
institutions
have taken steps to discourage investigators (directly or indirectly)
from
applying for these types of projects.  Discouraging a PI from applying
for
funding seems fundamentally contrary to our mission, but we're starting
to
wonder if there could be a negative return on investment.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Jessica Kleinberg, CRA
Asst. Director, Sponsored Programs
Health Research, Inc.
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 431-1265
(518) 431-1234 (Fax)
xxxxxx@health.state.ny.us
www.hrinet.org

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