Primary barrier will depend also on experience of researcher.  Primary
barrier I hear from new faculty is the amount of time it takes to produce
the application.  Writing the proposal is one major part, but at least
it's familiar information.  Taking care of all the additional details in
responding to an agency comprises another barrier--it's alien territory
for the uninitiated.  This is an area where research administrators can
be of assistance.

Peggy F. Harrel, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research
University of Southern Indiana/8600 University Boulevard/Evansville, IN
47712
voice: 812-465-7016 fax: 812-464-1956 Internet: xxxxxx@smtp.usi.edu